Category Hotel, Organisations & Operators

Hilton unveils the reimagined Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, marking a bold step forward for Istanbul’s most iconic hotel overlooking the Bosphorus. As the longest serving Hilton hotel outside of the Americas, the hotel’s transformation reflects how Hilton is redefining hospitality for today’s traveller and builds on seven decades of history as Istanbul’s original international host.

Hilton and Olive Hospitality today announced the signing of their first 10 Spark by Hilton hotels in India, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s India mid-market growth journey. The signings advance the strategic agreement signed in 2024 to sign and open 150 Spark by Hilton franchised hotels across the country.

Set to open across key business and leisure corridors including Bengaluru, Goa, Jaipur, Nashik, Mathura, Pune, Rajkot and Hyderabad, the expansion reflects Hilton’s strategy to deepen its presence beyond metros into the country’s next wave of growth cities, where rising mobility, infrastructure investment and expanding commercial hubs are driving sustained demand for reliable, branded accommodation at accessible price points.

Cheval Collection, the award-winning, UK-based luxury hospitality company, has moved into the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands.

The exclusive beachfront property – Cheval’s third in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East – marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s regional expansion plan, which includes further growth in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets.

Cheval Collection, the award-winning, UK-based luxury hospitality company, has moved into the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands.

The exclusive beachfront property – Cheval’s third in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East – marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s regional expansion plan, which includes further growth in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets.

The hospitality industry is no stranger to uncertainty, but the current environment presents a level of disruption that is both immediate and highly visible. Regional tensions, shifting travel patterns and evolving global perceptions are not only impacting demand, but influencing how, when and whether people choose to travel at all. This is the reality the industry is operating within today.

The hospitality industry is no stranger to uncertainty, but the current environment presents a level of disruption that is both immediate and highly visible. Regional tensions, shifting travel patterns and evolving global perceptions are not only impacting demand, but influencing how, when and whether people choose to travel at all. This is the reality the industry is operating within today.

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in India with the opening of Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection – a 176-room collectors’ palace along the historic Grand Trunk Road in Karnal, Haryana – making it Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the country.

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces its first Colbert Collection property in the UK: The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection will open in London in Q4 this year. This announcement represents a key strategic step for Minor Hotels to launch a hotel at the heart of this global gateway city.  Colbert Collection, the group’s new premium soft brand, will encompass a global collection of independent hotels designed for those fuelled by a passion for culinary excellence and genuine social connection.

Radisson RED Izmir Point Bornova opens as the first Radisson RED hotel in Türkiye, marking the brand’s debut in the Turkish market. Located in the lively Bornova district, the new hotel introduces Radisson RED’s bold, design-driven and social-forward hospitality concept to İzmir, with a fresh lifestyle experience that blends creativity, community, and contemporary comfort.

Kingfisher Bay Resort sits at the heart of K’gari (Fraser Island), the world’s largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. Together, they offer a unique wedding destination defined by scale, natural beauty and a sense of occasion that is distinctly Australian.

Surrounded by ancient rainforests, sweeping sand dunes and the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, K’gari (Fraser Island) provides a setting that is both expansive and intimate, allowing couples to celebrate in a location that feels truly removed from the everyday.