Hilton has signed an exclusive franchise deal with YOTEL to expand its lifestyle hotel portfolio. YOTEL becomes the first brand under the "Select by Hilton" banner. While YOTEL remains independently managed, it will now gain access to Hilton’s global distribution and the Hilton Honors loyalty programme. This partnership allows both brands to grow efficiently while offering guests smart, tech-led urban accommodation in key cities worldwide.
Hilton has announced the debut of its Motto by Hilton brand in Australia with a new property in Sydney’s central business district. The signing of Motto by Hilton Sydney City Centre marks the introduction of Hilton’s seventh brand to the Australian market. Scheduled to open in late 2027, the hotel will offer 152 rooms with a focus on flexible design and social communal spaces for travellers.
Hilton is significantly increasing its footprint in Türkiye with the signing of five new properties, including its first flagship hotel in Antalya. The move highlights the group’s focus on the lifestyle segment, which is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of modern travellers in Istanbul and beyond. These upcoming projects will see Hilton’s portfolio grow across its luxury, full-service and industrial-focused brands over the next two years.
Hilton and Extell Development Company have officially signed an agreement to debut the Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences in 2028. Located in the newly developed East Village in Park City, Utah, the project offers premier ski-in, ski-out access next to the resort's longest ski run. The development features 132 hotel rooms and 105 luxury branded residences designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and AvroKO. Amenities will include a 15,000 square foot spa, a cantilevered pool and the iconic Peacock Alley lounge.
Hilton has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of three new hotels at the Barr Al Jissah waterfront in Oman. The development includes Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha. These properties are located between the Al Jissah cliffs and the Gulf of Oman, just 40 minutes away from Muscat International Airport.
JLL has successfully negotiated a refinancing deal for the historic Candler Hotel in Atlanta. The 265-room property, situated in the city’s central business district, is a former office tower built by Coca-Cola mogul Asa Griggs Candler. Now a luxury boutique hotel under Hilton's Curio Collection, the site is famous for its Beaux-Arts architecture and award-winning dining. The financing, provided by Peachtree Group, highlights a positive outlook for Atlanta’s hospitality market.
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