hotel news

ITC Hotels acquires The Zuri Kumarakom Resort & Spa in 2026 for INR 205 crore, marking its first owned Kerala property. This luxury backwaters destination expands ITC's leisure portfolio significantly.

One&Only makes its European alpine debut in 2026 with an ultra-luxury resort and branded private homes in Courchevel, France. Kerzner International's flagship property marks a major expansion into Europe's most prestigious winter destination.

Dylan Amsterdam launches Unscripted Summer in 2026, a seasonal slow-travel program combining curated local experiences, canal dining, and cycling to redefine intentional urban exploration.

Sterling Holiday Resorts achieves record FY26 financial results with highest Q4 revenue and 78-resort expansion across 65 Indian destinations in 2026.

Sayaji Hotels enters Northeast India's hospitality scene with Effotel by Sayaji, a 32-room boutique property in Gangtok, Sikkim. The May 2026 launch targets leisure and business travelers exploring the Himalayan region.

Adani Airport Holdings and IHG Hotels & Resorts finalize five-hotel expansion across India in 2026, introducing luxury Kimpton brand with nearly 1,500 new rooms across key cities.

H World Group pivots toward premium positioning and Southeast Asia expansion as China's property crisis forces strategic realignment. The hotel operator targets higher-margin properties amid shifting travel patterns in 2026.

CoolRooms Hotels accelerates luxury expansion in 2026, selling Asturian flagship Palacio de Luces to UNICO Hotels while launching Porto's Palacio Duarte and planning Lisbon, Granada openings.

Peregrine Hospitality's CEO argues the hotel industry lacks structural competitive differentiation in 2026. Operational discipline emerges as the only sustainable advantage for modern properties.

Chalet Hotels surpassed INR 25 billion in revenue for FY26, scaling room inventory past 5,000 keys while aggressively expanding into Hyderabad and Udaipur markets.

Miami's trendiest beach resort debuts elevated dining concepts and vibrant nightlife venues in 2026. The upscale property caters to luxury travelers seeking world-class amenities, though premium pricing reflects its exclusive positioning.

A once-glamorous Croatian beachfront resort on the Mediterranean is undergoing major renovations in 2026 after years of abandonment, signaling a major revival for coastal tourism.