Track Jin Jiang International (SHA: 600754) in one feed. This hub aggregates the latest news and expansion moves around China’s largest hotel group and its global brands, as covered by trusted sources. Follow one of the biggest players in world hospitality.
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Holiday Inn Announces Signing of 24 New Hotels in Greater China, Expanding Presence in Key Cities and Markets
20 July 2026🏨 Holiday Inn, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, announced the signing of 24 new hotels in Greater China, including locations like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. These additions aim to cater to diverse travel needs, from business to leisure. Currently, Holiday Inn boasts 168 open hotels and 106 pipeline hotels in Greater China. The new Holiday Inn 3.0 concept enhances space utilization and guest experience, supporting strong performance in varied markets and bolstering long-term asset value.
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Radisson Hotel Group opens flagship site in Chengdu
20 July 2026The property contains 178 guestrooms and suites alongside four dining venues
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IHG to Debut Regent Brand in Chengdu with Newhope Real Estate, Opening in Q3 2029 with 180 Rooms
15 July 2026🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to introduce the Regent brand to Chengdu in partnership with Newhope Real Estate, with the hotel set to open in Q3 2029. Located in a 233-meter tower in Jinjiang District, Regent Chengdu will feature 180 rooms. Founded in 1970, Regent is part of IHG’s luxury portfolio, acquired in 2018, with 11 hotels worldwide. The brand has six locations in Greater China and plans for 12 more, totaling 2,210 rooms.
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Major Hotel Groups Reach Record 2.5 Million Rooms in Development by 2025, Driven by Luxury and Upper-Upscale Segments
8 July 2026🏨 By year-end 2025, major hotel groups reached a record with nearly 2.5 million rooms in development, half under construction. The luxury segment grew 8%, led by the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia. Asia-Pacific saw 230,000 new rooms, with China’s urban centers dominating. The Middle East plans to expand from 500,000 to 800,000 rooms by 2030. Notably, Hilton, Marriott, and IHG showed significant portfolio growth. Jin Jiang is expanding in the Middle East and India amid restructuring.
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Accor Expands Luxury Hotel Portfolio in Greater China with Over 40 New Projects in Development
7 July 2026📈 Accor’s luxury hotel pipeline in China is expanding, with more than 40 projects underway and 50 already operational. Recent partnerships include Jin Jiang International and Sunmei Hotels Group. Key projects are located in Hangzhou, Xi’an, Pujiang, and Shanghai. Accor reports a 46% increase in international guests in Mainland China this year, with strong growth from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Collaboration with H World Group continues to support Accor’s brand development in China.
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Infor’s David Poprawka Highlights AI Strategy Shift in Hotel Industry; Google and Anthropic Seen as Key Rivals
7 July 2026📈 In 2026, David Poprawka at HITEC predicts hotels will develop AI models, competing with Google and Anthropic. Meyer Jabara Hotels boasts a 24% turnover rate, much lower than the 78-84% industry average. Accor plans to expand to 1,600 hotels in Greater China in 5-6 years. Vietnam leads Asia’s branded residences with USD 8 billion. Hyatt Regency London Olympia and other properties open globally. RobosizeME reveals 11 hotels recovered $228,000 in a month, highlighting OTA virtual card issues.
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Accor Plans to Expand to 1,600 Hotels in Greater China Within Six Years, Doubling Current Presence
7 July 2026📈 In 2026, HITEC discussions emphasized hotels building their AI models, challenging Google and Anthropic. Meyer Jabara Hotels boasts a 24% turnover rate versus the 78-84% industry norm, attributing success to leadership culture. Accor plans to expand to 1,600 hotels in China, up from 830. Vietnam leads Asia’s branded residence market at USD 8 billion. IHG surpasses 200 hotels in Canada. RobosizeME found 11 hotels recovered $228,000 in OTA virtual card balances.
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Accor Plans to Double Hotel Presence in China, Targeting 1,600 Hotels with New Luxury Projects by 2029
7 July 2026📍 Accor aims to expand from 830 to 1,600 hotels in Greater China within 5-6 years, focusing on luxury brands like Raffles and Sofitel. The company reported a 46% year-on-year increase in inbound tourism in mainland China from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Accor, partnering with Jin Jiang International, H World Group, and Sunmei Digital Intelligence, plans to open new luxury hotels, including Fairmont Hangzhou Huagang and Sofitel Legend Wuxi by 2025.
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Louvre Hotels Group Appoints Florian Aubin as CFO to Drive Financial Transformation and Strategic Growth Plans
23 June 2026📈 Florian Aubin appointed CFO of Louvre Hotels Group, reporting to CEO Eduardo Bosch. This group manages 1,750+ hotels in 70 countries, including brands like Première Classe and Kyriad. Aubin is tasked with advancing the five-year strategic plan launched in December 2023, focusing on sustainable growth and financial transformation. He brings over two decades of experience, including roles at PwC and Atalian Group. Louvre Hotels Group is a subsidiary of Jin Jiang International Holdings, the world’s second-largest hotel group.
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Hilton’s Direct Booking Campaign Marks 10 Years, Yet Online Travel Agency Market Share Remains Unchanged
12 June 2026📅 Hilton launched its “Stop Clicking Around” campaign 10 years ago to encourage direct bookings, but OTA market share remains unchanged. The Skift Travel Podcast explores the role of loyalty programs and insights from the Data + AI Summit, emphasizing operational readiness and ROI in AI adoption. Air Canada and others are enhancing AI visibility for customer interactions. The discussion highlights challenges in AI implementation, including operational hurdles, organizational change, and cost management. The travel industry continues to navigate the…
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IHG Surpasses One Million Rooms Worldwide as Oyo Climbs Rankings Amid Wyndham’s Setbacks in China
9 June 2026🏨 IHG surpasses a million rooms, joining the top hotel groups globally. Notably, Oyo, with its American acquisition G6, rises three spots, surpassing Accor. In 2025, Wyndham lost 68,000 rooms in China after contract issues with Tian Rui, impacting its global ranking. Meanwhile, Accor retains its 7th position. Hyatt’s new deal with Dossen Group aims to boost its presence in China. Jin Jiang and BTH’s growth is steadying, indicating maturity.
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Bernold Schroeder Leaves Kempinski to Launch New Hotel Venture with Singapore’s Perennial Group After Record Results
8 June 2026📈 At the EHL HumanX Summit in Lausanne, Bernold Schroeder, CEO of MINPER Hotels, shared his journey from leading Europe’s Kempinski Hotels to co-founding a new venture with Singapore’s Perennial. Schroeder, with 30+ years of experience across Europe and Asia, managed Kempinski through the pandemic, achieving record results. Underlying his leadership, no layoffs occurred; temporary salary cuts were later reimbursed. He emphasizes focusing on core priorities and the importance of communication during crises.
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Radisson Hotel Group and Jin Jiang Open 445-Room Radisson Blu in Shanghai Eastern Hub Business Zone
28 May 2026🏨 Radisson Hotel Group and Jin Jiang International Hotels have opened the Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Eastern Hub, featuring 445 soundproofed rooms. Located between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (13 km away) and the future Shanghai East Railway Station (4 km away), the hotel supports cross-border business travel via air-rail connectivity. It offers 6,700 sqm of event space, including a conference hall, and boasts dining options with Shanghai, Jiangsu-Zhejiang, and Cantonese cuisine. Leisure facilities include a wellness center and fitness center.
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Fairfield by Marriott Opens 100th Hotel in Greater China with Chongqing Nan’an District Location
28 May 2026🏨 May 28, 2026, Marriott opens its 100th Fairfield hotel in Greater China, located in Chongqing Nan’an District. Since 2017, the brand expanded from 50 hotels in 2024, adding 50 more in two years. The Chongqing hotel features 182 rooms, offers amenities like a fitness center and meeting rooms, and is near major transport hubs. The milestone celebrates Fairfield’s simplicity and hospitality, poised for further expansion in China with new locations like Zhangjiajie.
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Parvus Asset Management Becomes Largest Shareholder in Accor with 11.97% Stake, Ahead of Key Investors
7 May 2026📈 Parvus Asset Management Jersey Ltd holds 11.97% capital and 10.23% voting rights in Accor, surpassing Kingdom Holding Company (~7%), Qatar Investment Authority (~6.7%), and BlackRock (~5–6%). Parvus’s non-interventionist stance raises questions despite no board aspirations. Founded in 2004 by Edoardo Mercadante and Mads Gensmann, Parvus manages about $11 billion in assets (as of April 2025). Known for a “soft” activist approach, Parvus focuses on European investments with medium-to-long-term strategies.
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Marriott International and Hilton Lead Luxury Hotel Groups with Thousands of Properties Across the Globe
2 May 2026📍 Marriott International, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, operates nearly 8,000 properties across 138 countries. Hilton Hotels & Resorts boasts over 6,700 hotels globally and was named one of the World’s Best Workplaces in 2021. Jinjiang International in Shanghai owns several well-known properties and offers specialized training. Accor operates 5,200 properties in 110 countries. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in New Jersey, is the world’s largest hotel franchisor with 9,000 locations worldwide.
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Millennium Hotels and Resorts Appoints Cinn Tan as Chief Commercial Officer to Oversee Global Strategy for 145 Hotels
7 April 2026📈 Millennium Hotels and Resorts appointed Cinn Tan as chief commercial officer in January 2026. Tan oversees 145 hotels globally, focusing on branding, marketing, loyalty, and sales. With over 30 years of experience across Asia Pacific, China, Europe, and the US, she has held senior roles at Jin Jiang International and The Ascott Limited. Millennium, a subsidiary of City Developments in Singapore, operates brands like The Biltmore and Grand Millennium. Tan aims to strengthen brand positioning and drive growth.
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Radisson Hotel Group Signs and Opens Over 272 Hotels Globally in 2025, Expanding in Key Markets
26 March 2026🏨 Radisson Hotel Group achieved over 272 hotel signings and openings in 2025, focusing on a multi-segment, asset-light model. Europe, with Radisson Blu in 154 cities and resorts in 27 destinations, is central. EMEA saw around 70 signings, emphasizing Southern Europe, the UK, France, Germany, and Poland. India aims for 500 hotels by 2030. In China, 170 hotels were added, reaching nearly 300 properties. Globally, the resort portfolio exceeds 160 properties. Two Verified Net Zero Hotels launched in Manchester and…
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When Hospitality Goes Overboard
22 January 2026🍴 Restaurants may suffer from “over-service,” a concept explored by Dr. Yuchen Xu and Professor Catherine Cheung at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Their 2024 study found excessive service, such as kneeling and frequent plate changes, can stress diners, decreasing satisfaction and revisit intentions. Study 1 confirmed over-service increases perceived stress; Study 3 showed those desiring control most affected. Tailoring service to individual needs is recommended to counteract these effects.
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Banyan Group Highlights New Chapter of Growth in 2026 Following Its Landmark 100-Resort Milestone
15 January 2026🏨 Singapore, 2026: Banyan Group marks its growth with over 100 hotels and resorts, 140 spas, and 20 residences in 20+ countries. The group is expanding into Africa with openings in Tanzania and Benin. In the Caribbean, new resorts in the Dominican Republic. 2025 saw the opening of the 100th resort, Mandai Rainforest Resort, raising USD 468,000 for charity. They launched eight new residences, aiming for USD 1 billion in luxury projects in Phuket. Recognized in design and sustainability awards.
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In Starwood Hotels, Barry Sternlicht reprises his greatest role
4 November 2025🏖️ Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group and creator of Starwood Hotels, was recognized as the Corporate Hotelier of the World for 2025. He co-founded Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 1995, leading its growth through acquisitions like Westin and ITT Corp. In 2016, Starwood Hotels was sold to Marriott, but Sternlicht retained the brand name. He now leads SH Hotels & Resorts, focusing on sustainable luxury brands like 1 Hotels. At 64, he remains active in the hospitality industry…
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Shangri-La Hongqiao Airport and Traders open at Shanghai transport hub
28 October 2025✈ Shangri-La Group has opened Shangri-La Hongqiao Airport and Traders Hongqiao Airport at Shanghai’s Hongqiao transportation hub, coinciding with the 8th China International Import Expo. The dual-branded development offers 91 rooms at Shangri-La and 520 at Traders, both connected to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and the high-speed rail. Traders features quick check-in/out and smart tech like luggage robots. Nearly 3,000 sqm of event space is available, reflecting a “luxury + efficiency” strategy.
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Dezeen Awards China 2025 winners revealed at party in Shanghai
24 October 2025This article was written by Deezen – Interior Design. Click here to read the original article All 27 winners of this year’s Dezeen Awards China, along with the projects of the year including a wetland museum, cafe set on a cliff and an installation combining steel containers with inflatables, have been revealed at ceremony in Shanghai. Over 150 shortlisted architects and designers from all over China, joined by Dezeen Awards China judges and VIP guests gathered at Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai hotel…
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Over 100 architecture, interiors and design projects shortlisted for Dezeen Awards China 2025
29 September 2025🏠 Dezeen Awards China 2025 has shortlisted 120 projects from 30 cities for 23 categories. Notable entries include Seaside Pavilion on Chaishan Island and a cultural center in Guangzhou. Shortlisted studios include Foster + Partners and DJI. Announced on WeChat, awards will be held in October at Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai. Key judges include Ziyu Zhuang and Patrik Schumacher. Categories span architecture, interiors, and design, encompassing projects like Alibaba Shanghai Campus and Shunde Yunlu Wetland Museum.
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Ming Hotel Nanjing Sanctuary
22 September 2025This article was written by Hotel & Resort Design. Click here to read the original article Blending history and modernity, Ming Hotel Nanjing MGallery Collection by One House Design transforms cultural heritage into a serene sanctuary of daily rituals and refined contemporary living. Nanjing has long held a place of prestige on China’s cultural map. Once the capital of six dynasties and later the seat of the Republic of China, the city embodies a depth of history balanced with modern…
