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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve proudly unveils The Mandapa River Estate, a reimagination of the Three Bedroom Villa, shaped by the mystical energy of Ubud and the rhythm of the sacred Ayung River.  Photo credits: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Adjacent to the resort's 500-year-old temple, a grand hand-carved wooden gate adorned with the island's flora and fauna symbolizes the boundary between the human world and the realm of spirits, designed in the traditional Balinese ar

OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company with a growing national portfolio of branded, soft-branded, and lifestyle hotels, has been awarded the third-party management contract for the Courtyard by Marriott Manassas Battlefield Park, further strengthening the company’s presence in its home state of Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Photo credits: OTH Hotels Resorts Beginning in January 2026, OTH will assume full operational responsibility for the

Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Ltd. has announced the signing of Regenta Suites & Residences Jaipur, a new 60-key property located in Jaipur City Centre. The hotel will operate under a management agreement, reinforcing the group’s asset-light expansion strategy and strengthening its footprint in Rajasthan. Photo credits: Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels Ltd. Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels, one of India’s fastest-growing hospitality chains, continues to expand its portfolio with t

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the closing of the sale of the real estate portfolio previously acquired from Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (“Playa”) to Tortuga Resorts (“Tortuga”), a premier real estate and asset management platform focused on luxury beachfront hospitality across Mexico and the Caribbean, for approximately $2 billion. Hyatt can achieve up to an additional $143 million earnout if certain operating thresholds are met and has retained $200 million of pr

Omni Hotels & Resorts , in partnership with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and developer Matthews Southwest, today officially opened the doors of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, welcoming its first guests. This debut signals the brand’s flagship arrival to Greater Fort Lauderdale, introducing a new benchmark for sophisticated coastal luxury and elevated hospitality in South Florida. Marking a key achievement in the Broward County Convention Cen

The iconic wellness destination joins Autograph Collection , marking a new chapter of hospitality rooted in care, connection and conscious living. Photo credits: Autograph Collection Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in the Philippines with the opening of The Farm at San Benito, Autograph Collection. Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape in Lipa, Batangas, this wellnes

Bastian Hospitality , led by founder Ranjit Bindra, expands its culinary portfolio with the launch of Ammakai, an all-day dining South Indian restaurant in Bandra that celebrates the warmth and comfort of home-style cooking. Inspired by the idea of Ammakai, meaning Mom’s Hand, the restaurant draws from the rich culinary traditions of Mangalorean households, where recipes are guided by memory, instinct, and love rather than written rules. Ammakai is also among the few South In

CoralTree Hospitality is proud to announce that it has assumed management of the DoubleTree by Hilton Park City - The Yarrow, a premier hotel located in the heart of Park City, Utah. Just minutes from historic Main Street and surrounded by world-class ski resorts, the property offers guests an authentic mountain experience with modern comforts. The hotel is an exciting addition to CoralTree’s already stellar collection of properties at world-class mountain resorts such as Va

The Chloe Nashville will officially open the week of January 5th in Hillsboro Village, featuring 19 rooms, a restaurant, three bars, and a lush outdoor pool for guests + locals alike. This comes as the first Tennessee hotel from Róbert LeBlanc and the LeBlanc + Smith team, following New Orleans sister hotels The Chloe and The Celestine, which have collectively earned global accolades including Travel + Leisure's 2025 It List, Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List, Michelin Key desi

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort proudly announces the launch of the Colonial Dining Experience , a seven-course chef’s table journey inspired by the cultural convergence that once defined the historic 1921 House. Originally built as the British Consulate more than a century ago, the 1921 House has long stood as a quiet testament to Chiang Mai’s role as a meeting point between Lanna tradition and British refinement. Today, its teak-lined halls and river-facing verandahs provide th

Blackstone today announced that Real Estate funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into an agreement to acquire Hamilton Island, an iconic integrated resort destination in the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, from the Oatley family. This investment, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, builds on Blackstone’s leading global position in leisure and hospitality, including in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, where it has made significan

Hilton  and Higuerón Developments today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Marbella, bringing the iconic Waldorf Astoria brand to Spain’s Malaga Province. Opening in 2029, the new resort will offer a contemporary expression of Marbella’s Andalusian setting, reflecting Waldorf Astoria’s signature design ethos and service throughout. Guests will also experience the brand’s Personal Concierge. Photo credits: Waldorf Astoria Waldorf Astoria Marbella will offer 120 guest r

Pivot, the lifestyle operating vertical of Davidson Hospitality Group , has been selected by Jordache Enterprises to manage Hotel Lincoln, JdV by Hyatt. Situated in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, Hotel Lincoln features 182 rooms and suites; 5,000 square feet of versatile meeting and event space, and four on-site dining experiences, including J. Parker Rooftop Bar and sushi speakeasy Sushi Suite 202. Photo credits: Davidson Hospitality Group “We are delighted to serve as ste

Launching with The Resort at Pelican Hill, A St. Regis Estate, the new expression brings heritage-rich retreats into a contemporary era of estate living. Photo credits: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts St. Regis Hotels & Resorts today unveils St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates – rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities. Born from a rising desire for privacy, auth

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the opening of Andaz One Bangkok this December 19 th , 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

IHG® Hotels & Resorts , one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Club Chaulani Ltd. to develop Holiday Inn Dhangadhi, a 115-key hotel in Dhangadhi, Nepal. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the signing marks IHG’s entry into the Sudurpashchim Province and reflects the company’s strategy to expand its presence in high-potential, underserved markets across South Asia. Photo credits: IHG® Hotels & Resorts Renowned globally with over 1,200 ope

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana at Dusit International’s reimagined flagship hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok, has been awarded One Michelin Star in The Michelin Guide Thailand 2026 – the first time an Italian restaurant in Thailand has received the distinction. Photo credits: Dusit International Curated by the renowned Chef Umberto Bombana – best known for his Hong Kong flagship, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, the world’s only three-Michelin-starred Italian restaurant outside Italy – Cannub

RIU Hotels & Resorts has achieved the ECOSTARS certification for all of its operational establishments, becoming the first hotel chain worldwide to accomplish this feat. This global certification reaffirms the Mallorcan chain’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, and this milestone, which was originally planned for 2026 as part of the chain’s four-year Proudly Committed (2023 – 2026) sustainability strategy, has been reached one year ahead of schedule. Photo

Monday Hotels , a new-age hospitality brand catering to modern business and leisure travelers, today announced the launch of Monday Premium, Madhapur , marking its fourth hotel in Hyderabad and strengthening its footprint in one of India’s fastest-growing urban markets. Photo credits: Monday Hotels Located in Madhapur , at the heart of Hyderabad’s HITECH City, the new property benefits from proximity to major IT hubs such as Deloitte, Accenture, Knowledge City, and Mindspace

JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino today announced a property-wide rebrand, officially uniting the celebrated resort and casino under a new identity, The Resort at Summerlin . Effective January 1, 2026, the rebrand marks a significant milestone in the property's ongoing $75 million, multi-year renovation and its evolution as a premier luxury destination in the heart of Summerlin. Photo credits: The Resort at Summerlin The extensive renovation reflects a renewed focus on