Hotel Openings

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the Asia Pacific region. Located in the dynamic World Expo area—Shanghai’s revitalized business, culture and events district—Thompson Shanghai Expo serves as a home base for culture seekers, where worlds collide and the classics are celebrated.

​The Middle East is increasingly asserting its role as a pivotal force in global tourism, both as a high-value outbound market and as a destination defined by immersive, experience-led travel. With a forward-looking strategy, Meliá Hotels International has taken a significant step in its regional growth by announcing its first property in Bahrain, set within the exclusive enclave of Amwaj Island.

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Takenaka Corporation to open Andaz Hiroshima, the first Hyatt hotel in western Japan’s Chūgoku region. The hotel…

Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel will transition to IHG Hotels & Resorts management in mid-December as part of a partnership with Ark Capital. The property will later rebrand as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide…

Savannah, Ga., is a place that tolerates change with a wary eye. The nearly 300-year-old city prides itself on evolving at its own pace, free to preserve its culture and…

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of 14 new member properties between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The new hotels expand the brand’s global portfolio across destinations including…

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Al Ashraaf Developments to launch Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour. This 170-key property will be located in Al Obour City, an urban fast-growing destination northeast of Cairo recognised for its connectivity to Cairo International Airport and proximity to large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with DC Constructions, the construction vertical of Urban Oasis Hospitality, for the development of Holiday Inn Express Siliguri Bagdogra Airport. The 100-key greenfield hotel is scheduled to open in 2028, further strengthening IHG’s presence in Eastern India and expanding the reach of the brand across key travel corridors.

Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons in partnership with Red Sea Global announce Four Seasons Private Residences Red Sea at Shura Island. Located within The Red Sea, Red Sea Global’s flagship regenerative tourism development, just 75 Four Seasons residences are being released. Comprised of 43 Dune Villas and 32 Waterside Villas, each home will embody elegant design, personalized service, and seamless living on Shura Island.

Reservations are now open for Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, and pre-sale tickets are available for Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, both opening in June 2026 in downtown Nashville. Housed together under one roof, the hotel and museum will give guests two unique ways to experience the stories behind Dolly’s life and music.