Category Hotel, Tourism, Organisations & Operators

Andaz Shanghai ITC, in the heart of the city’s famed heritage district, opens its doors today

Located in the heart of Shanghai’s heritage district, this stunning new luxury hotel offers fabulous views across the vibrant and bustling metropolis. Open to guests from February 3, 2026, Andaz Shanghai ITC is the last word in urban comfort, appealing to discerning travellers who appreciate quality and style. Designers drew on the theme of nostalgia, referencing numerous iconic Shanghai sights, tastes, sounds and smells that will invoke warm feelings of yesteryear among visitors from near and far.

IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring its premium brand, voco to Lucknow, India

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Rajdeep Infra & Sales Pvt Ltd for the development of voco Lucknow. Scheduled to open in Q3 2029, the upcoming hotel will introduce IHG’s fastest-growing premium brand to this vital capital city, reinforcing the company’s strategic expansion in high-potential urban centres across India.