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JMK Group Secures £48 Million Loan to Convert London Office Building into 260-Key Hotel

🏨 JMK Group secured a £48 million loan from OakNorth Bank and REL Finance to convert Peninsular House, a nine-storey office building on Lower Thames Street, City of London, into a 260-key hotel, pending planning approval. The site offers views of the River Thames, Tower Bridge, and The Gherkin. JMK plans to expand its portfolio to more than 2,000 beds within two years, with six additional hotels under development.

IHG and Harisons Sign Agreement for Crowne Plaza Resort Near Delhi, Scheduled for 2029 Opening

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Harisons Hotels for a new Crowne Plaza Resort in Gurgaon Sohna, NCR, opening Q1 2029. Located 70 minutes from Delhi Airport, it targets weddings, leisure, and corporate events. Crowne Plaza has over 400 global properties. The resort will feature 150 rooms, four dining venues, a health club, spa, pool, and event spaces, expanding IHG's presence in Southwest Asia.

Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas Completes $24 Million Renovation, Adding New Villas, Restaurant, and Fitness Center

🏨 Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, completed a $24 million renovation. The transformation included 45 redesigned two-bedroom Premium Villas, 11 new Premium King guestrooms, 1 Junior Suite, a new Mediterranean restaurant called Salt & Sol, and an enhanced fitness center. Exclusive amenities include a dedicated Villa Curator, private chef dinners, and the new Mirage Market. The upgrades bring the total accommodations to 247 rooms, offering a blend of luxury and modern Southwest-inspired design.

Crowne Plaza Porto Completes Refurbishment of 232 Guestrooms and 11 Meeting Rooms in Boavista District, Portugal

🏨 Crowne Plaza Porto in Portugal has completed a full refurbishment of its 232 guestrooms and 11 meeting rooms. Located in the Boavista district, the hotel is 15 minutes from the airport. The largest meeting room accommodates 450 guests, equipped with natural light and technology for conferences. The renovated guestrooms offer workspaces and high-speed connectivity. On-site dining is available at soMos Restaurant and Lounge. The hotel is near Casa da Música and Serralves Foundation.

Marriott to Launch Series by Marriott in Europe with 11 Hotel Projects in Italy and UK

📍 Marriott International plans to introduce Series by Marriott in Europe, signing 11 projects across Italy and the UK with Amapa Group and Splendid Hospitality Group. Announced globally in May 2025, this brand spans midscale to upscale segments. Amapa rebrands 5 properties and develops a new one in Italy. Splendid adds 5 UK properties. Marriott’s Bonvoy program has nearly 271 million members. Amapa operates 21 hotels in Italy, and Splendid has 24 hotels with over 2,500 rooms.

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Zedwell to Convert 39 Bell Lane in Spitalfields into 143-Room Flagship Hotel with Workspace by 2028

🏨 Zedwell plans to convert a vacant office building at 39 Bell Lane, Spitalfields, into a flagship hotel with 143 rooms and 7,500 sq ft of affordable workspace. The six-storey, 40,000 sq ft building will be transformed with a vertical extension and enhanced façade. Construction will reuse existing structures to reduce carbon. Located near Liverpool Street Station, the project is part of a pipeline aiming for 9,000 rooms by 2028, with recent expansions in Oxford and York.

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Marriott International to Introduce Series Brand in Europe with 11 Midscale Conversions in UK and Italy

📍 Marriott International plans to expand its Series by Marriott brand to Europe, signing 11 projects focusing on midscale conversions. In the UK, five properties will partner with Splendid Hospitality in London, including Earls Court and Kings Cross. In Italy, Marriott collaborates with Amapa Group to rebrand five properties and build a new hotel in Valmontone. This expansion targets the midscale segment to provide affordable accommodation, leveraging the company’s loyalty programme with 271 million members.

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Marriott to Launch Series by Marriott Brand in Europe with 11 New Projects in Italy and the UK

📅 Marriott International plans to launch its Series by Marriott brand in Europe, signing 11 projects with Amapa Group and Splendid Hospitality Group. Six Italian properties will be in Montesilvano, Peschici, Pomezia, Rimini, Valmontone, and Venice, while five UK hotels will be in top locations like Earls Court and Euston. Announced in May 2025, this midscale to upscale brand focuses on essentials and local design. Marriott Bonvoy's loyalty program boasts nearly 271 million members worldwide.

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IHG Signs Agreement for Crowne Plaza Resort Near Palwal, NCR, Set to Open in Early 2029

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Harisons Hotels to introduce Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna in the National Capital Region, scheduled to open in Q1 2029. Located a 70-minute drive from Delhi International Airport, the resort aims to capture wedding and corporate demand. It will offer 150 rooms, four dining options, and leisure facilities. IHG operates 51 hotels in India and plans to open 89 more in the next 3-5 years.

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Planet Hollywood Resorts to Open 1,200-Room Integrated Resort in Tbilisi, Creating 2,000 Jobs with Orbi and Block Group.

🏨 Planet Hollywood Resorts International is launching a new venture in Tbilisi, Georgia, partnering with Orbi Group and Block Group. The project, featuring a 500-room Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino and a 600-room Radisson Blu, includes a 50,000-square-foot casino and a 4,000-seat venue. Over 2,000 permanent jobs will be created. This development emphasizes Tbilisi's growing tourism market, combining entertainment and hospitality in a 1,200-room resort, with construction currently underway.

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