Announcements

bohème by Elysian Real Estate Group to Open September 2026

Elysian Real Estate Group is thrilled to announce that bohème, an eclectic yet luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of East Austin, will officially open to the public this September. A grand opening celebration will be held later this year. Located at 400 Comal St., the boutique hotel will channel the city’s vibrant energy and introduce two new social spots to East Austin: Higher Spirits, a rooftop escape, and Sacred Souls, an intimate cocktail lounge rooted in the spirit of connection. 

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Mandi, strengthening presence in Himachal Pradesh

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Mac View Infrabiz Private Limited for the development of Holiday Inn Mandi. The 100-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s presence in the state and support its continued expansion across high-potential commercial and transit destinations in North India.

citizenM to Debut Third Washington, D.C. Hotel in Historic Georgetown District

Opening in June 2026, Marriott International and Another Star – the hotel management company that owns and operates citizenM’s current portfolio of 37 hotels in the US and Europe – will debut its third Washington, D.C. property: citizenM Washington, D.C. Georgetown. The opening marks the first property opening for citizenM as part of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. All citizenM guests can now earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points across all citizenM stays. Travelers can also still enjoy access to citizenM’s paid membership program, mycitizenM+, which now includes instant Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status for members.

Nobu Hotel Madrid to Open September 2026

As Madrid continues to cement its position as one of Europe's most exciting cultural and luxury destinations, Nobu Hospitality announces that Nobu Hotel Madrid will officially open on September 1, 2026, with reservations now available.

Dusit International strengthens India expansion with signing of Dusit Princess Rishikesh in Uttarakhand

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a hotel management agreement with Atmosphere, a luxury real estate and hospitality development company focused on creating premium lifestyle destinations, to introduce Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

IHG brings HUALUXE to the Taiwan market with Taipei signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed HUALUXE Taipei in partnership with Fullon Hotels & Resorts, marking the brand’s debut in the Taiwan market and another step forward in bringing HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts to more markets around the world. Expected to open in 2026, the hotel builds on the partners’ successful collaboration on voco Chiayi and IHG’s growing presence in the Taiwan market.

PRIMESTAR signs pivotal new June SIX & Stay landmark hotel and stay project in Berlin city centre on its fourth anniversary

On its fourth anniversary of the June SIX brand foundation and opening of the first June SIX Berlin, the PRIMESTAR Group announces the signing of a landmark new project in the heart of Berlin: June SIX & Stay Warschauer Platz Berlin, poised to become the new flagship hotel of the brand with >350 keys combining hotel and stay concepts, scheduled to open in 2028.

Ascott and DOJI Group Announce Inaugural Partnership with Signing of Diamond Crown Westlake by The Crest Collection

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), announced today the upcoming debut of Diamond Crown Westlake by The Crest Collection in Tay Ho, Hanoi, Vietnam. The property marks a first-time collaboration between Ascott and DOJI Group, one of Vietnam’s Top 5 largest private enterprises and a pioneer in the gold, silver, and gemstone industry, with a strong presence in luxury real estate, high-end hospitality, and resort services. A flagship project for Vietnam region, Diamond Crown Westlake by The Crest Collection will sit as a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the region as the city grows in appeal as a destination for the global-minded luxury traveller seeking culturally immersive and design-led hospitality experiences, and is poised to become a distinctive lifestyle-led luxury development that immerses guests in the culturally rich destination of Hanoi.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon, Strengthening Its Luxury Footprint in India

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Zon Hotels (Mumbai) Private Limited to develop InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel marks a significant addition to IHG's luxury portfolio in India and further strengthens its presence in Mumbai, one of the country's leading commercial and hospitality markets.

Ruby Hotels to Shine in the Big Apple with Second U.S. Signing

Ruby Hotels, an urban lifestyle hotel brand and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG) leading premium portfolio, will introduce its signature blend of character, charm and efficient design to New York City. The soon-to-convert Ruby New York City marks the second U.S. signing for the brand in only a few months, alongside a forthcoming Chicago hotel – both projected to open in 2027.  

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Northwest England with Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the global luxury brand and part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, has today announced reservations are now live, ahead of its much-coveted 10th July 2026 opening. Fairmont's newest property - Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere - will be the brand's fourth hotel in the UK alongside: The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel, Fairmont Windsor Park and Fairmont St Andrews.  

Spark by Hilton Set to Debut in Italy

MILAN, Italy – Hilton today announced the signing of an agreement with ELE Spa for Spark by Hilton Milan Linate Airport, marking the debut of the Spark by Hilton brand in Italy. The 118-room hotel is due to open to guests later this year. Spark by Hilton will become Hilton’s 11th brand trading or pipeline in Italy and will mark its entry into the premium economy segment.