Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today that it is partnering with Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort, establishing the first location in Hawaii for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Following a historically sensitive restoration of the iconic property, Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort, will once again become an inspiring tropical retreat for travelers and the Kaua‘i community to explore all the expansive experiences the destination has to offer. The transformed resort is anticipated to open in 2026.
Everhome Suites debuts in Kentucky, continuing the brand’s growth
Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, continues to strengthen its leadership position in extended stay with a new Everhome Suites opening in Lexington, Kentucky. With this opening, the company has four Everhome Suites open, over 60 in development, 20 under construction, and more than 10 are expected to open within the next year. In the category, Choice has more than 400 properties in the pipeline across its four extended stay brands, as of the first quarter of 2024. Choice’s domestic extended stay hotel portfolio grew by 17.4% from March 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024, driven by increases in economy and midscale extended stay brands.
Southeast Asia’s most advanced luxury postpartum centre Re’Joy Suites opens in Singapore
Re’Joy Suites (“Re’Joy”), Southeast Asia’s most advanced postpartum centre providing advanced care for mothers immediately after childbirth with a blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) and modern healthcare in a luxury spa and hotel setting in Singapore, has been unveiled by the Joyre Group (“Joyre” or the “Group”).
IHG strengthens presence in key leisure destinations in India with signing of Holiday Inn Resort Kufri
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Siddhya Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd. for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Kufri. Set to open in 2026, the signing aligns with IHG’s expansion strategy in India and build on its commitment to provide diverse and exceptional hospitality experiences across leisure destinations in the country.
Choice Hotels Japan adds 22 properties to flagship Comfort brand
Leading hotel franchisor Choice Hotels Asia-Pac in conjunction with Choice Hotels Japan has welcomed 22 new properties under the group’s flagship Comfort brand.
Hotel Group’s newest hotel in Makkah reinforces the group’s expansion plan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Alsharqi. Strategically located in the heart of Thakher City, a mere 2 km from the revered Great Mosque, the hotel promises to set a new standard for contemporary accommodation in Makkah.
Radisson Hotel Group to bring vibrant Radisson RED brand to the heart of Bangkok
The existing Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 will be rebranded and reimagined with a colorful new (upper-) upscale concept, before relaunching as Radisson RED Bangkok Sukhumvit 18 in Q4 2025.
AVA Resort Cancun – 1,600 room luxury all-inclusive & all-oceanfront oasis
AVA Resort Cancun, led by trailblazing hospitality brand AIC Hotel Group, has announced its official opening, setting an elevated new standard for all-inclusive vacations. AVA offers 1600 ocean-facing rooms, 27 restaurants and bars—helmed by award-winning chefs and mixologists—a world-class, 22,000-square foot spa & wellness center, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, pickleball courts, boxing ring, and more, a custom-designed waterpark, AVA Kids Club, The Lounge (just for teens), AVA’s own 120,000 square-foot saltwater bay, six swimming pools, a pristine white sand beachfront, and plenty of indoor entertainment, along with a robust suite of events and programming for all ages.
Luxurious Resort opens exquisite old-world bar by the beach
The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has opened a quaint new bar that pays homage to the intimate Saigon bars of yesteryear.
Dusit signs to manage new luxury dual-branded resort and residences in Phuket
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a partnership agreement with VillaCarte Group, a Phuket-based real estate development company with a diverse portfolio of villas, apartments, hotels, bars, and restaurants, to manage a dual-branded luxury hotel and apartment complex at the heart of VillaCarte’s highly anticipated Layan Verde Project on the west coast of Phuket.
