Chedi Hospitality, a global curator of design-led hotels, resorts, and branded residences, has appointed Stephan Schupbach as its new President & Group Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Mr Schupbach will now lead the company’s long-term strategy, brand vision, and portfolio performance.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo, Asia’s first establishment under the brand, has completed a landmark 19-month, property-wide restoration. Announced on 9th of December by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the project was led by Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku and marks the most extensive renewal in the iconic hotel’s 30-year history. The work spans 171 redesigned guestrooms and suites, restored public spaces, and elevated dining offerings including the new Girandole by Alain Ducasse.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami has reopened following a striking $100 million transformation led by Gencom and acclaimed design studios. The renewal introduces a modern coastal glamorous aesthetic across its seventeen-acre beachfront setting, revitalising all accommodations, public spaces, and amenities.
Aleph Hospitality has been appointed to manage the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, a new 84-key property owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate scheduled to open in 2027. This venture strengthens Aleph’s relationship with Hilton, making this their third Tapestry Collection management contract.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a key management agreement with a SEDCO Capital-managed investment fund for the Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah, marking a significant entry into the Kingdom's growing lifestyle travel segment. This 150-key hotel will serve as the core hospitality component of the Grand Square mixed-use project, a major urban development integrating retail and office spaces.
Marriott International has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo with the simultaneous opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa and Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa. The hotels, managed by SARV Management LLC, offer tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers, with the Protea Hotel featuring 88 rooms and the city’s first indoor pool, and the Four Points by Sheraton offering 134 rooms, a rooftop pool, and 230 square metres of meeting space.
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