Hotel Openings

🏨 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) signs an agreement for 7 new Ginger hotels, expanding in north India. The project includes over 1,000 keys and covers cities like Jaipur, Agra, Mathura, Vrindavan, Hisar, and Karnal. The partnership begins with the 59-key Ginger Gurugram in Haryana. The Rajdarbar Group aims at tier-2 cities, leveraging India's economic growth. IHCL, with a global portfolio of 360 hotels, is India's largest hospitality company.

📍 Marriott International and Masterise Group, 2025, Vietnam: Marriott plans to open four hotels and one branded residence with nearly 1,900 keys across Vietnam, focusing on luxury and eco-friendly tourism. Key locations include Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio, and Hanoi. The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, and Four Points by Sheraton brands will be introduced. JW Marriott Hotel Saigon Can Gio will feature 780 keys and cater to 9 million annual visitors. Marriott expands its 29-property Vietnam portfolio with over 30 projects in progress.

🏨 Minor Hotels will open its first Avani new-build in New South Wales, Australia, in Wollongong by 2027. The hotel, located at 22 Kenny Street, received development approval in July 2024. Initially planned with 107 rooms, a proposal is underway to expand to 140. This project, led by Blaq Property Group, aligns with the city's growth strategy and tourism goals. The hotel will feature a restaurant, bar, and flexible event space.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel, in mid-2026. Situated in downtown Doha, Qatar, it will feature five dining venues, including a rooftop bar. This pet-friendly hotel aims to serve both travelers and locals with immersive experiences. This expansion is part of IHG's growth in the Middle East, complementing existing properties in Riyadh and upcoming launches in Dubai and Jeddah. IHG operates eight hotels in Qatar across five brands.

📍 The Anthem Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has opened in LA's Stadium District, adjacent to venues like Intuit Dome and SoFi Stadium. It features 179 renovated rooms, a fitness center, and an oversized pool with the Soundwave Pool Bar. Key amenities include a 1,285 sq ft lounge, and dining by Tom's Watch Bar. Located 10 minutes from LAX and 20 minutes from the beach, it combines Hilton reliability with a dynamic atmosphere.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group expands in the Philippines with Radisson RED Resort Cebu Mactan, boosting its presence to seven operating and 18 developing hotels. Located in Mactan, Cebu, the 141-key resort, featuring five suites and a Presidential Suite, is 10 km from Mactan-Cebu International Airport. The resort offers direct sea views, and easy access to Olango Island's 920-hectare wildlife sanctuary, and nearby island-hopping sites. Facilities include dining, bars, and leisure amenities.

🏠 Aman Beverly Hills is launching as Aman's first West Coast property, located at Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards. This $10 billion development includes a 10-story hotel with 78 all-suite guest rooms and two residential towers, with units priced from $20 million to over $40 million. Nearly 10 acres of land will become botanical gardens, with 4.5 acres open to the public. Over 200 native California plant species will be watered using rainwater and recycled graywater.

🏖️ Who? Gravity Haus. When? February 1, 2026. Where? Revelstoke, British Columbia. What? Gravity Haus expands internationally by managing and rebranding The VRGE hotel as its 10th property. How? By assuming management of an existing property, enabling rapid entry without new construction. Why? To offer value to a global community of adventurers and capitalize on Revelstoke’s renowned terrain. 📈 Strategic expansion targets adventure-seekers, bolstering Gravity Haus' presence in North America, with the Canadian market as a key growth area.

🏨 Fairmont Hanoi opened, marking Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' debut in Vietnam. Located in Hanoi's Old Quarter near Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the hotel has 241 guest rooms, 38 Gold rooms, 12 suites, and 8 dining venues. Notable dining spots feature Chef Luke Nguyen and diverse cuisines. Designed by Perkins Eastman and Aston Design, it highlights Hanoi's culture. Amenities include a 38,000 sq. ft. wellness club and a vast MICE center. Owned by GELEX Group, it aims to blend luxury with local heritage.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in the UK with four new properties through agreements with Fairview Hotels. The additions include voco London – Bloomsbury and three Garner hotels in Rotherham East, Lincoln, and Chesterfield North, contributing over 380 rooms to IHG’s pipeline. voco London – Bloomsbury, with 114 rooms, will transition in mid-2026, while Garner Hotel Rotherham East opened in January 2025. Lincoln and Chesterfield North will open in February 2026. IHG now boasts over 400 properties in the UK and Ireland.