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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.

Sixth Street, another US-based investor, has also tabled an offer to buy the mid-market hotel chain owned by KSL Capital Partners, Sky News learns.

Manchester's iconic Hotel Gotham has been sold to new owners in a multi-million pound deal. Leonardo Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel groups in Europe, has confirmed the aquisition of the landmark site for an "undisclosed sum".

Travelodge, the UK's first budget hotel brand which operates approximately 600 hotels, announces that it is acquiring six hotels, totalling 773 rooms, in Spain from Louvre Hotels Group.

Oahu's Turtle Bay Resort will undergo a rebranding and relaunch under Marriott International's Ritz-Carlton flag.

The NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa opened May 16, representing the debut of the NH Collection brand in Finland.

 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the unveiling of its new Taj website. Designed with the signature ‘Taj’ touch, the all-new www.tajhotels.com introduces a digital experience that resonates with the brand’s vision and enhances the guests’ booking journey.

Figures from hotel sector analyst Lodging Econometrics (LE) showed that 45 hotels opened in Europe during the first three months of the year adding a total of around 6,000 new rooms. Another 281 new properties are forecast to open during the rest of the year adding just over 39,000 rooms. Although overall numbers for 2024 were down from the company’s previous estimate of 350 new hotels and 48,600 rooms opening this year.

Calling all pioneers in sustainable travel and hospitality! The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has extended its entry deadline to May 31st, giving you one last week to gain global recognition for your work.

Specialist national brokerage firm, HTL Property, as exclusive agency, present the former Byng Street Boutique Hotel Orange for sale via an Expression of Interest campaign.

The board of Wood Group has rejected a third takeover offer from Sidara. The latest cash offer of 220p per Wood share represents an increase of approximately 3.8% to the previous proposal of 212p, submitted on 14 May, which was a 3.4% uplift on the original 205p proposal submitted on 30 April.