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📍 December 24, 2025, USA, Waterford, Connecticut: Waterford Hotel Group expands by adding two hotels, Sheraton Flowood in Mississippi, and Maison Dupuy in New Orleans. This marks Waterford's first managed property in Mississippi and its sixth boutique hotel addition in New Orleans this year. Sheraton Flowood offers 200 rooms and 27,000 sq. ft. of event space, while Maison Dupuy, in the French Quarter, features 200 rooms with rich cultural charm.

🏠 December 24, 2025, in Chicago, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced a management agreement with Takenaka Corporation for Andaz Hiroshima, the first Hyatt hotel in Japan's Chügoku region. Opening in 2027, it will occupy the 21st to 31st floors of a new high-rise in central Hiroshima. The hotel will offer 235 rooms, restaurants, and event spaces. Hiroshima is a major cultural hub, known for UNESCO sites and a thriving creative scene, accessible via Japan's high-speed rail and Hiroshima Airport.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Urban Property Group to open Crowne Plaza Parramatta in 2029 in Sydney's second CBD. The 217-room hotel, opposite Parramatta Train Station, will offer dining, event spaces, and a rooftop infinity pool. The location benefits from cultural investments and the 2026 opening of Western Sydney International Airport. This hotel is part of Crowne Plaza's global expansion, with 415 open hotels and 144 in development worldwide.

🏨 December 23, 2025: Hilton signed an agreement with The Zubair Corporation to open three hotels in Muscat, Oman, doubling its presence. Hilton debuts Waldorf Astoria in Oman, aligning with Vision 2040's goal to attract 12 million tourists annually. The hotels, located in Barr Al Jissah, include 680 rooms collectively. Waldorf Astoria Muscat Al Husn offers 180 rooms, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar 198 rooms, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha 302 rooms. Facilities include 15 dining venues, a 500-meter lazy river, and a dive centre.

🏨 December 22, 2025, Chicago: Hyatt Hotels and Homeinns Hotel Group announce a strategic franchise agreement to introduce 50 Hyatt Studios hotels in China over several years. Targeting the upper-midscale segment, these extended-stay hotels will feature studio-style rooms, kitchenettes, and workspaces. Hyatt Studios, first announced in 2023, aims to meet increasing demand for extended stays in vibrant Chinese cities, leveraging Hyatt's global expertise and Homeinns' local market knowledge for growth.

🏖 Outbound Hotels, December 22, 2025, USA, announces Outbound Yosemite and Outbound Sedona, opening in Q1 and Q2 2026, respectively. Located in California and Arizona, these resorts feature 104 cabins, 14 rooms, and 138 rooms, with amenities like a pool, hot tubs, and spas. Partnering with CoralTree Hospitality, this expansion emphasizes nature-first hospitality. Bookings open November 3, 2025. The partnership enhances operational consistency and supports growth across more U.S. communities.

🏨 Hilton to debut Tapestry Collection in Sub-Saharan Africa. On December 22, 2025, agreements for three properties were signed: The Sterling Hotel in South Africa (111 rooms), Ava Hotel in Kenya (91 rooms), and Zaria Court Kigali in Rwanda (80 rooms). Zaria Court Kigali opens this year; The Sterling Hotel in 2027. Hilton plans to expand from 64 to over 160 hotels in Africa. Aleph Hospitality will manage properties in Kenya and Rwanda.