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Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of its first hotel in Austria, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, on 20 October 2025. Located in the city’s prestigious First District on peaceful Riemergasse, the hotel is ideally situated for exploring one of Europe’s foremost centres for music, culture and the arts. Comprised of 138 elegantly designed rooms and suites, exceptional dining concepts, and a signature The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Vienna features a striking design that links the city’s historic grandeur and artistic innovation with The Group’s philosophy of understated luxury and legendary service.

The AHLA Foundation today announced partnerships with the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) designed to strengthen opportunities for young people seeking professions in the industry. Building on the Foundation’s legacy of scholarship support for hospitality students, these strategic alliances represent an evolution of the Foundation’s talent pipeline mission—bridging the gap between higher education institutions and industry workforce needs.

Helped by a Limp Bizkit concert, Abu Dhabi’s hotel industry posted its highest August occupancy on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

Boosted by several events, Sydney’s hotel industry posted its highest August average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading global provider of commercial real estate data, analytics and news.

Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and welcoming travelers across Canada. This achievement, highlighted by the most recent openings of Hôtel Vallea Bromont, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock ON and Spark by Hilton Toronto Mississauga - reflects the hospitality company’s successful multi-brand growth strategy. With a primary focus on expanding its focused service, extended stay, and lifestyle brand portfolios, Hilton continues to broaden its footprint while delivering signature hospitality, warmth, and innovation in destinations ranging from iconic city centers to emerging leisure and event hubs nationwide.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, celebrates the signing of six Mexico hotels for the premium voco hotels brand, in partnership with Alliance Hotels. The conversions will expand IHG’s upscale offering in Mexico, providing owners with a stylish, welcoming and distinctive brand that elevates their existing properties, optimizes returns and attracts new guests.

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown officially debuts in the heart of the Smokies, offering a unique blend of elevated Southern hospitality, rustic-chic comfort, and Appalachian charm. Perfectly positioned in downtown Gatlinburg, TN, the dog-friendly, 136-room hotel offers discerning travelers thoughtfully designed accommodations, rooftop dining with panoramic alpine views, 9,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, a home base to nearby major attractions, and more. The property’s arrival commemorates Hotel Indigo’s 175th hotel opening globally and features the largest and tallest rooftop destination in the market. Owned by Viral 24 LLC, Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown is dedicated to honoring its community through spaces that reflect the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Great Smoky Mountains.

1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the official opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen, a transformative reimagining of the historic Skt. Petri. Copenhagen is one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities and a beacon of sustainability. So it makes sense that 1 Hotels—a purpose-driven brand built around sustainable travel—chose the city for its first location in continental Europe.

Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced The Edge List 2025, honoring 20 hotels, resorts and cruises that redefine the boundaries of travel, providing access to remote, awe-inspiring destinations while delivering uncompromising comfort and elevated experiences.