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Zélia Halkidiki SA, the owners of Zélia Halkidiki, a five-star adults-only resort, have entered into a franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Hyatt Hotel Corporation. With a planned opening under the Destination by Hyatt brand by the end of May, the resort will be the second Hyatt-affiliated resort operating in Greece, comprising 104 guestrooms and 18 suites.

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the brand’s first ever property in Greece, nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Crete’ in the area of Marathi near the island’s charming town of Chania, is set to open its doors on June 2nd, 2025. The property has been meticulously conceived to harmonize with its surroundings, seamlessly merging Crete’s breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage with a contemporary architectural vision and refined, high-end design.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of Omni Select Business, a new business travel program created exclusively for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) across Omni’s distinguished portfolio of over 50 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. The new program is designed to provide exclusive savings for SMBs while elevating the overall business travel experience through thoughtful perks like flexible travel options, dedicated Loyalty Ambassadors, and work-friendly spaces.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce its Super 8® by Wyndham brand to the Iberian market in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Soliteight, a leading hotel development and investment firm and existing Wyndham franchisee, will develop and open 40 Super 8 hotels over the next ten years, filling a crucial gap in the region’s hospitality landscape.

I’ve been in the revenue game for 20+ years, and let me tell you — nothing grinds my gears like watching hotels leave money on the table. Not because of the market. Not because of bad luck. But because of simple, and often avoidable mistakes.

ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay, located in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, celebrates its grand opening on April 24, 2025. The concept of ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay, the latest hotel by Holiday Inn, which is an essential brand of IHG Hotels & Resorts, is a "new travel that lets you be yourself." The Shinagawa/Tennozu area, where city and sea meet, is easily accessible from both within Japan and overseas, and is a location that suits many travel styles, including Tokyo sightseeing, business trips, and short weekend stays.

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a hotel management agreement with Dongfang Nongbo (Chengdu) Commercial Operation Management Company Limited to operate Dusit Hotel AG Park, Chengdu - a serene retreat in one of China’s most dynamic and culturally rich destinations, renowned for its vibrant street food, rich tea culture, and iconic giant pandas.