Track Shangri-La Asia (HKG: 0069) in one place. This hub aggregates the latest news, earnings and openings across the luxury hotel group, as covered by trusted sources. Follow a leading Asian luxury hospitality brand.
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Hotels on ChatGPT: OpenAI Launches Business Profiles With 28-Day Analytics for Eligible Companies
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13 November 2026🏨 OpenAI launched Businesses in ChatGPT beta on November 10, offering eligible companies profile management and 28-day analytics. EU rules generally require Booking.com to give hotels 30 days’ termination notice. Hard Rock’s New York hotel grew Accor-channel bookings from 84 room nights initially to over 1,500 monthly by July; over 90% were new guests. U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 4.7% in the week ending November 7. Shangri-La raised CNH1.02 billion through a seven-year bond at 2.70%.
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Shangri-La Issues Inaugural CNH1.02 Billion Seven-Year Dim Sum Bond With 2.70% Coupon Rate
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13 November 2026💰 Hong Kong’s Shangri-La Asia announced its first offshore renminbi Dim Sum Bond on 10 November 2026, with DBS and UOB as joint dealers. The CNH1.02 billion private placement has a seven-year term and 2.70% annual coupon. Priced on 29 October and settled on 9 November, it diversifies funding sources and extends debt maturities. Proceeds will support general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt.
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Linehouse completes interiors for 176-room Jen hotel in Hangzhou, drawing on local craft and industrial heritage
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5 November 2026🏨 Linehouse has completed interiors for the 18-floor, 176-room Jen hotel beside Hangzhou’s Dongxin River in China. Owned by Shangri-La, the hotel occupies a building designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox between two former factory compounds. The 12,850-square-metre interior project celebrates local craft and industrial heritage through timber joinery, handmade tiles and metal finishes. Sixth-floor hospitality spaces include OpenHouse restaurant, Koan Bar and three interconnected event spaces; seventh-floor amenities include a gym, spa, yoga room and pool.
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Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Vietnam With Opening of 174-Room NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An
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30 October 2026🏨 Hilton announced the opening of NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An on October 30, 2026, marking Tapestry Collection’s Vietnam debut. Located along the Co Co River in Cam Thanh village, the 174-room resort was developed by Dat Phuong Group and designed by architect Vo Trong Nghia. Amenities include four restaurants and bars, 19 connecting-room pairs, a spa, infinity pool and cultural workshops. Its 200-square-metre ballroom accommodates up to 148 guests.
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84-Key Hotel Longmont Opens in Colorado as Downtown Longmont’s First Boutique Hotel
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29 October 2026🏨 Hotel Longmont, downtown Longmont, Colorado’s first boutique hotel, was announced open October 29, 2026, at 508 3rd Avenue. Developed by The Thrash Group and Vertikal and managed by Tandem Hospitality Group, it offers 84 rooms, fifth-floor rooftop restaurant Longmont Supply, and 3,700 square feet of event space. Its 1,928-square-foot Golden Ballroom seats up to 193 guests. Nearly all artwork is commissioned from Colorado artists, who receive 100% of sales proceeds.
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The 145-Room Aarlis Hotel Panchkula Opens as India’s First Vignette Collection Property
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28 October 2026🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts announced The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula’s opening in Haryana on October 28, 2026, marking Vignette Collection’s debut in India and South West Asia. The 145-room hotel features smart-room technology, five dining venues, wellness facilities and approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of event space. Vignette Collection spans 34 hotels across 17 countries, with 45 more planned. The property also supports underprivileged women through local nonprofit Chhoti Si Asha.
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Hilton Brings Canopy Hotels to Southeast Asia With Opening of 174-Room Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit
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27 October 2026🏨 Hilton announced Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit’s opening on October 27, 2026, marking the brand’s Southeast Asian debut. Located in Bangkok’s Asoke neighbourhood, the hotel offers 174 rooms, including three suites, four restaurants and bars, a rooftop pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Asoke BTS and Sukhumvit MRT stations are a six-minute walk away. AvroKO-designed public spaces, Thai-inspired interiors and locally curated experiences connect guests with Bangkok’s culture.
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Shangri-La Group Opens Its First JEN by Shangri-La Hotel in Hangzhou With 176 Rooms and Suites
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26 October 2026🏨 Shangri-La Group announced the soft opening of JEN Hangzhou on October 26, 2026—its first JEN hotel in Hangzhou and 10th globally. Located in Gongshu District’s Hangzhou Kerry Plaza, on the former Hangzhou Oxygen Plant site, the hotel offers 176 rooms and suites. Facilities include a 24-hour gym, heated indoor pool, spa and over 330 square metres of event space, including a 240-square-metre ballroom and 90-square-metre flexible venue.
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Sabre’s GDS Hotel Reservations Increase 8% in Q2, Corporate Travel Now 45% of Volume
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23 October 2026📈 Sabre’s GDS hotel reservations grew 8% in Q2, with corporate travel making up 45% of its volume. Booking Holdings collected payment on 73% of sales. U.S. hotel RevPAR rose 5.5% for October 11-17. WTTC forecasts Spain’s Travel & Tourism sector will contribute over €269 billion to GDP by 2026. Harry Styles’ tour increased Melbourne and Sydney hotel bookings by up to 30%. Sydney room rates rose $127 per night from 2025.
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The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown Debuts on Georgetown University Campus With 145 Rooms and Suites
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23 October 2026🏨 The Hoya Hotel at Georgetown debuted on Georgetown University’s Hilltop Campus in Washington, D.C., according to an October 23, 2026 announcement. The renovated five-story hotel offers 145 rooms and suites, over 13,000 square feet of event space and a 10,000-square-foot ballroom, accommodating gatherings of up to 1,000 guests. Introductory meeting packages start at $150 per guest daily, including meeting space, breakfast, refreshments, buffet lunch, service charges and audiovisual equipment rental.
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Gottardo Hotels & Resorts Opens 125-Suite Staybridge Suites Aurora East by IHG in Ontario
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21 October 2026🏨 Gottardo Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Staybridge Suites Aurora East by IHG on October 21, 2026, at 175 Eric T. Smith Way in Aurora, Ontario. The extended-stay hotel offers 125 suites with full kitchens, complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Its 3,190-square-foot Valentino Event Centre accommodates meetings, weddings and celebrations. Located beside Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aurora, the property serves business travelers, relocating families and leisure guests.
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Dorchester Collection Appoints Richard Cooke as General Manager of Hotel Bel-Air Starting January 1, 2027
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20 October 2026🗽 Dorchester Collection appointed Richard Cooke as general manager of Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles, effective 1 January 2027. Richard Cooke, previously managing director at Rocco Forte Hotels for the UK and Northern Europe, brings over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience. Hotel Bel-Air, opened in 1946, sits on 12 hectares in Bel-Air canyons, featuring 103 rooms and a Michelin-rated restaurant. The hotel was recently awarded three Michelin Keys, alongside The Beverly Hills Hotel.
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Hotel Brand Campaign Costs per Click Rose 30.59% Year-on-Year in February 2024, Influence Society Reports
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19 October 2026🏨 Influence Society reports hotel Google Ads costs per click rose 30.59% from February 2023 to February 2024 amid growing competition ahead of the Paris Olympics. Booking.com and Expedia spent $2.9 billion on Google performance ads in 2021. Influence Society targets a minimum advertising ROI of 8, reporting 19.2 in February 2024. Hotels can strengthen direct bookings through relevant ads, specific keywords, booking incentives and partnerships.
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Hospitality Action Survey Reveals Managers Increasingly Assume Role of ‘Accidental Counsellors’ for Team Mental Health
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14 October 2026📚 Camilla Woods from Hospitality Action discusses the ‘accidental counsellor’ trend during their Taking the Temperature survey. Managers increasingly manage team mental health, identifying early warning signs. Practical steps are urged to translate these findings into workplace actions.
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Shangri-La Group Announces Songtei Kyoto, A 77-Key UNESCO World Heritage Hotel Opening in 2026 in Japan
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14 September 2026🏖 Shangri-La Group plans to open Songtei Kyoto in late 2026 within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan. The 77-room hotel, located on the historic site of Kyoto Shoshidai, will fully unveil in early 2027. Designed with views of Nijo Castle, the property will offer art, wellness, gastronomy, and storytelling experiences. Facilities include a spa, baths, pool, gym, dining lounge, Chinese restaurant, kappo-sushi counter, and evening bar.
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ADERO Scottsdale Resort Appoints Marlon Hirsh as General Manager to Oversee 177-Room Transformation Project Completion by December 2026
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26 August 2026🏖️ August 26, 2026, Scottsdale, Arizona: Marlon Hirsh, with over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, is appointed as General Manager of ADERO Scottsdale Resort, a 177-room establishment. Formerly at The Island House and Old Fort Bay Club in Nassau, he will oversee the resort’s transformation, concluding in December 2026. Enhancements include dining, wellness, and gathering spaces. His background spans global roles with The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and more.
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The Peninsula Hong Kong Celebrates Nearly a Century as Historic Landmark with Upcoming 2026 Renovations
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11 August 2026🏨 Kadoorie family, an Iraqi-origin dynasty, settled in Hong Kong in the late 19th century, founded The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Company. Sir Ellis Kadoorie initiated a hotel project in Kowloon in 1923, completed from 1924 to 1927. It opened on December 11, 1928, with 168 rooms. The hotel, used by Japanese troops during WWII, became a symbol of luxury, adding a 30-story tower in the 1990s. A HK$450 million renovation was completed in 2013.
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Shangri-La Group Opens 10th JEN Property with JEN Hangzhou by Shangri-La in Gongshu District, Hangzhou
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6 August 2026🏨 Shangri-La Group debuts its 10th JEN property with the soft opening of JEN Hangzhou by Shangri-La in the Gongshu District. The hotel features 176 guestrooms and suites, with deluxe rooms offering double bathtubs and suites having private outdoor terraces. It offers over 330 square meters of event space, including a 240-square-meter ballroom. Wellness amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool, sauna, and spa. The hotel is located near the Grand Canal and Qiaoxi Historic District.
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Kurt Macher Departs as General Manager of Shangri-La The Shard London After Seven Years, Succeeded by Jean Louis Fresta
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29 July 2026📅 Kurt Macher, general manager of Shangri-La The Shard, London, departs after seven years. He joined in 2019 from Temple House, Chengdu, China. Successor Jean Louis Fresta is promoted from resident manager to acting general manager. Shangri-La The Shard opened in 2014 and is part of a global portfolio exceeding 100 hotels. Macher reflects on rewarding years and teamwork, while Fresta aims to build on past achievements.
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Minor Hotels Appoints Tamer Khedr as Managing Director for Egypt to Lead Planned 50-property Expansion
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24 June 2026🏨 Minor Hotels appoints Tamer Khedr as managing director for Egypt, leading expansion plans from within the country. Khedr, formerly CEO of DO Hotels, will report to Dubai. The role coincides with the launch of Anantara Somabay Resort and a strategic partnership with Sunrise Resorts, aiming to develop up to 50 hotels and cruises over 10 years. Egypt is a key market for Minor Hotels, reflecting its long-term commitment to the region.
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Hotel Martinez in Cannes Joins Atout France’s Prestigious Palace Collection as First in City Since 2010
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4 June 2026🏨 Emmanuel Michele Martinez was born in 1882 in Palermo. In 1927, he acquired Villa Marie-Thérèse in Cannes and built a seven-storey Art Deco hotel, inaugurated on 20 February 1929. During WWII, it was requisitioned by five armies. In 1949, Martinez was acquitted of collaboration charges but never regained ownership. In 1981, the hotel was sold to Concorde, later Constellation Hotels in 2012. On 2 June 2026, the Martinez entered Atout France’s Palace Collection.
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Six New Hotels Join Prestigious French Palace Distinction Amid Stricter Criteria and Commission Changes
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2 June 2026📅 Late 2024 saw a reform in Palace distinctions in France: mandatory RSE and digitalisation, room size at least 26 sqm, and label validity reduced from five to three years. Six new entrants joined, including Cheval Blanc Paris (opened September 2021) and Bulgari Hotel Paris (opened December 2021). Hôtel Martinez regained its Michelin star in March 2025. 27 renewals occurred, while four departures included Mandarin Oriental Paris. The commission, headed by Pierre Ferchaud, emphasizes stringent criteria.
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Upper House Hong Kong, a 117-Key Property by Swire Hotels, Sets New Standard in Personalized Service
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6 April 2026🏨 Upper House Hong Kong, a two-Michelin-key property, offers personalized service in an intimate setting with 117 keys, including 21 suites and 2 penthouses. Director Edward Tang enhances guest experience by maintaining connections, even visiting past guests. The hotel removes friction through exceptional service like arranging airport transfers and personalized itineraries. Located in a world-class city, it provides a home-like experience with the staff knowing guests by name. Upper House stands apart with its dedication to guest comfort and friendship.
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Capella Hotel Group Appoints Roland Fasel as President to Lead Global Expansion, Aiming to Double Portfolio by 2030
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9 March 2026🏨 Roland Fasel appointed president of Capella Hotel Group effective April 6. He aims to double the portfolio by 2030, focusing on expansions in the Middle East and Europe. Fasel, previously COO at Maybourne Hotel Group, has over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, including roles at Aman Resorts and Badrutt’s Palace. He led an $80 million repositioning at Badrutt’s and was key in launching Dorchester Collection, enhancing both culture and performance in luxury hospitality.
