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Iceland's Blue Lagoon is plotting further hospitality expansion, with a second Retreat-branded hotel expected to open in the highlands of Iceland by 2027.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced the development of a luxury property in the centre of Rome, scheduled to open in 2026. The hotel will be housed in ten 19th-century villas, originally built as homes for prosperous Romans, surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Leonardo Hotels announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the Zien Group and its 12 hotels in the Netherlands from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC, as well as its partner, Garden Capital Group, whose shareholders founded the business.

AVA Resort Cancun, led by trailblazing hospitality brand AIC Hotel Group, has announced its official opening, setting an elevated new standard for all-inclusive vacations. 

Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has revealed that hotel industry veteran Dave Johnson has joined the board of directors as a new independent director. He was also appointed to serve on the board’s Audit Committee, as well as the Compensation Committee.

Imperial London Hotels has announced plans for a full refurbishment of its namesake property overlooking Russell Square.

Atlantis Paradise Island, through a partnership with Mattel, launched "Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True." The collaboration, which will continue through the end of 2025, features Barbie-themed guestrooms, pool cabanas, activities and menu items and a Barbie walk-through experience.

A new luxury Maui package from sister properties the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and the Hana-Maui Resort will take guests to different sides of the island.

Hyatt Hotels has taken the first steps to construction of its new Japanese-based hotel brand featuring hot springs, ATONA with the funding of three developments in regional Japanese locations.

Saudi Arabia-based NEOM, a futuristic city and economic zone in the northwest of the country, has announced its latest venture in the form of luxury lifestyle coastal destination Magna.

With a landmark location in the centre of the holy city of Madinah, Al Manakha Rotana aims to serve travellers seeking a unique cultural experience, as well as the millions of pilgrims who partake in the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Madinah, home to Islam’s second holiest shrine, the Prophet’s Mosque.

Radisson Hotel Group is aiming to double its portfolio in South Africa and is aiming to reach 25 hotels by 2030. The expansion strategy, coupled with Radisson’s recent updates to its existing properties across the country, are part of the group’s efforts to strengthen its footprint in South Africa.

Marriott International has released details about its new midscale brand, which is under development under the working title Project Mid-T by Marriott. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano had previously announced plans for the "conversion-friendly midscale brand" during the company's Q1 earnings call in May.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has signed nine new hotels across Portugal, resulting in the addition of 976 rooms to its pipeline.

Accor Greater China, together with Shandong Tai'erzhuang Ancient Town State-owned Capital Investment and Operation Limited Company, announced the signing of a new development project, featuring two of Accor’s top hospitality brands.

Minor Hotels has added to its Sri Lankan portfolio and introduced its upper-upscale NH Collection Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in the country. 

Officials of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management, announced the addition of ten hotels to its rapidly expanding portfolio. The Marriott-, Hilton- and IHG-branded hotels are located throughout the Midwest, Eastern seaboard and southeastern U.S.

Hyatt says it now has a pipeline of just under 130,000 rooms – a record figure and up nearly 85 per cent since 2017.

Hilton has announced plans to double its footprint by adding 350 properties in the lifestyle hotel category over the coming four years.

The Luxury Collection today announces the opening of TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo in one of Indonesia’s most scenic and distinctive leisure destinations. The waterfront property, Marriott International’s first in Labuan Bajo and The Luxury Collection’s second property in Indonesia, is nestled between a canopy of surrounding wild forests and the beauty of the Flores Sea.

Radisson Hotels Group will launch its first Radisson Red property in Ireland later this year with the planned opening of a new hotel in Galway. The new-build hotel will feature 177 rooms, a rooftop bar and restaurant and more than 400 sqm of meeting and event space.

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership between the Alliance and STR that will drive the hospitality industry towards Net Positive through a wide range of collaborations.

Singapore-based hospitality company, Furama Hotels International (FHI) is poised to debut its eponymous hotel brand in Australia this winter, announcing the arrival of the Furama Darling Harbour in Sydney on 1 July 2024.

Azora, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the Praia d’El Rey Hotel and Golf Resort in Óbidos, Portugal. This transaction, managed through Azora's European Hotel and Lodging Fund (AEHL), includes the 5-star Marriott Praia d’El Rey Hotel, two 18-hole golf courses, and the management of a rental pool of apartments within the resort.