Category Hotel, Organisations & Operators

 Hyatt Hotels Corporation  introduces Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview to World of Hyatt as the latest addition to the Classics Portfolio. As the first Hyatt hotel in Niagara Falls and the closest Canadian hotel to the Falls, guests and World of Hyatt members can experience welcoming service alongside the best views of the natural wonder, with newly renovated rooms and suites available. Beyond leisure travel, the hotel is also a premier destination for meetings, conferences, and milestone gatherings, offering an inspiring setting where business events, celebrations, and unforgettable guest experiences come together. Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview will contribute to Hyatt’s continued brand growth in Canada and strengthen Niagara Falls’ presence as a world-class destination.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the official debut of Garner hotels, its 14th brand in Greater China, further strengthening its portfolio in the region. Garner offers a highly adaptable, conversion-friendly model that enables owners to unlock value with efficient and practical solutions. While upholding the quality and consistency of an international brand, Garner encourages each hotel to express its own character — delivering stays that are relaxed, easy, and full of personality. As the midscale to upper-midscale segment continues to evolve and demand for upgrading existing hotels accelerates, Garner offers a compelling new option for owners, combining efficiency with flexibility.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Eros Group (Nehru Place Hotels Pvt Ltd) to open InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place. Slated to open under the InterContinental brand post renovation, which is expected to be completed in 2029, the new addition is in line with IHG’s strategy to expand its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across key locations in India.

Premier Inn Middle East is introducing dog-friendly stays at selected hotels in Dubai, making it easier for guests to travel, relocate, or simply enjoy a staycation without leaving their beloved dog at home. Dog-friendly stays are bookable from today for stays from 6 April at Premier Inn Dubai Al Jaddaf and Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Pixie Honeymoons (PixieHoneymoons.com), a division of Pixie Vacations, today announced its continued recognition as one of the best Sandals travel agencies in the United States, earning Sandals Resorts’ Chairman’s Royal Club Platinum Elite status and Executive Preferred Agency designation — the two highest credentials Sandals awards to travel partners. These distinctions place Pixie Honeymoons among an elite group of agencies trusted to deliver exceptional Sandals honeymoon and couples vacation experiences across all 17 Sandals resort properties in the Caribbean.

In a city that is continually transforming, a collection of storied buildings has been thoughtfully reborn for a new generation. Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena – where history, modernity and the promise of what’s next blend seamlessly in an atmosphere of timeless elegance and elevated hospitality.

Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong will reopen on 1 June 2026, marking the highly anticipated return of one of the city’s most loved hotels.

Located in the heart of Central within the prestigious LANDMARK complex, currently being reimagined as part of Tomorrow’s CENTRAL, the hotel returns with a renewed arrival experience, refreshed rooms and suites, and expanded culinary and wellness offerings, marking a new era for this celebrated Asian property.

The Chedi Hegra announces the appointment of Mark Wouters as General Manager, bringing a highly experienced international hotelier to one of the region’s most culturally significant and anticipated destinations.
Set within Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Chedi Hegra represents a unique intersection of heritage and contemporary hospitality. Mark’s appointment reflects the brand’s commitment to delivering a considered, culturally grounded guest experience in one of the Kingdom’s most extraordinary settings.

Chedi Hospitality, a leader in luxury lifestyle and design-led hospitality, has announced a strategic partnership with JIH Global Investments LLC to enter the Maldives. The collaboration will see the development of a boutique hotel alongside a limited collection of branded residences, marking a significant step in the brand’s continued expansion into some of the world’s most sought-after destinations.

The Maldives has been crowned the World’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards for an unprecedented six consecutive years (2020–2025).
This streak is a historic first in the travel industry, as the Maldives has successfully defended the title against global competitors every year since first winning it in 2020

Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in one of Singapore’s most vibrant, character-rich neighbourhoods. Located at the kaleidoscopic crossroads of Selegie Road and Mount Sophia, the 128-room hotel further expands Tribute Portfolio’s footprint in Singapore, celebrating individuality, local character, and a uniquely personal approach to hospitality.

Rising on the former site of Selegie Centre, the newly-built boutique hotel marks a thoughtful transformation for the location, introducing an urban oasis within a neighbourhood undergoing a quiet revitalisation. Set within a heritage-rich precinct that traces stories of early immigrant communities through pre-war shophouses and Art Deco buildings, alongside late-night eateries, cafés, and indie haunts, Varel Singapore reflects the evolving identity of this spirited arts-and-culture district, where history, creativity and everyday life intersect.