Category Hotel, Organisations & Operators

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of KYLN Hotel Suzhou under the JdV by Hyatt brand. Located in the Xiangcheng District of Suzhou, China and in close proximity to world-renowned heritage sites and the scenic Yangcheng Lake, the hotel is the true reflection of the city’s lively neighborhoods—inviting guests and locals alike to connect, live in the moment and celebrate the joy of life. In Suzhou, tradition and modernity intersect, weaving together stories of ancient Imperial Kiln Brick craftsmanship, an electric urban vibe, and natural attractions into one destination.

As Millennium Hotels & Resorts (MHR) marks 30 years of global hospitality, the group today announced a strategic loyalty partnership with Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s leading hospitality company and custodian of the iconic Taj Hotels & Resorts brand. The collaboration brings together MHR’s MyMillennium and IHCL’s celebrated Taj InnerCircle of NeuPass programme, unlocking enhanced travel and stay benefits for members worldwide.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the grand opening of Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan, the first Hyatt Place hotel located in Yeonsan, one of Busan’s key business and transportation hubs. This opening marks an important milestone for the Hyatt Place brand, debuting its signature blend of modern comfort, smart functionality, and seamless balance between work and leisure to a growing portfolio of six properties in South Korea. Hyatt Place Busan Yeonsan joins Park Hyatt Busan as the second Hyatt property in South Korea’s second-largest city.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation have announced the opening of Andaz One Bangkok this December 19th, 2025 – a distinctive new lifestyle hotel for curious urban travelers seeking to make the most of the Thai capital.  Andaz One Bangkok is part of One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district at the Heart of Bangkok, which comprises workplaces, retail zones, luxury residences, hotels, art and culture, expansive open and green spaces, and a world-class LIVE entertainment arena.  It will complement Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach as the second Andaz branded hotel in Thailand.

Fairview Hotel Nairobi – one of Africa’s most cherished heritage hotels – is joining Vignette Collection, a growing family of one-of-a-kind hotels in destinations to remember. The 99-room boutique hotel, affectionally known as Upper Hill’s living garden hotel, represents the brand’s first in Africa and first on the continent to join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ leading Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world.

Central to Vignette Collection is the balance of individuality and belonging, with each property unique in its identity yet united by the shared vision to offer a more authentic way to travel. Fairview Hotel Nairobi is a rare urban oasis, offering the next generation of thoughtful venturer serenity in the heart of the city.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) proudly announces its biggest new-build hotel agreement in Japan near Universal Studios Japan (USJ), in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, a consortium of four companies: Kajima Corporation, JAPAN POST REAL ESTATE Co., Ltd., SMFL MIRAI Partners Company, Limited, and Keihanshin Building Co., Ltd.

Celebrating the agreement at the recent groundbreaking in Konohana-ku, Osaka, the project marks IHG’s first triple-branded hotel development in Japan.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Sirayane Hospitality, a local high end hospitality investor and operator with over twenty years’ experience in Marrakech, to develop Kimpton Marrakech, a 67-key luxury lifestyle hotel opening in Q4 2026. The signing marks the introduction of the Kimpton brand in Morocco, further expanding IHG’s luxury and lifestyle footprint in the country.

Hilton has announced the Africa expansion of DoubleTree by Hilton, its upscale brand known for its warm hospitality, with the signing of three new properties in key destinations across North, West and Central Africa: Morocco, Togo and the Republic of Congo. These latest signings include Hilton’s debut in Togo and underscore Hilton’s commitment to growing its footprint on the continent, where the global hospitality company now has more than 100 hotels in its pipeline.

Hilton will introduce its Canopy by Hilton brand to Türkiye with two openings this month in Istanbul and Izmir. The brand entry follows the Turkish debut of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand earlier this year and continued expansion under the Curio Collection by Hilton brand. The launch comes as Hilton’s Lifestyle category experiences record growth globally, now representing a fifth of Hilton’s pipeline with more than 400 lifestyle hotels already trading.