Hang Lung Properties, in partnership with Shanghai Join Buy Group Co., Ltd., has secured the No. 1038 West Nanjing Road Commercial Project. The landmark redevelopment, formerly Westgate Mall, will operate under a 20-year lease. The site will be transformed into a dynamic mixed-use complex and will feature integrated retail, hospitality, and office spaces, supporting Shanghai’s urban renewal efforts and international consumption status.
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (AHIP) has announced a significant change in its top leadership. The company confirmed the appointment of co-founder John O’Neill as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, on December 11, 2025. The decision follows the resignation of Jonathan Korol, who stepped down to pursue other opportunities.
Hilton has marked the lifestyle brand’s debut in Medellín, Colombia, with the opening of the 111-suite York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton. This is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third Curio Collection hotel in the country. Situated in the exclusive El Poblado neighbourhood, the hotel features stylish suites, fully equipped kitchens, and smart technology.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially launched its Garner by IHG brand in Southeast Asia with the opening of the 153-room Garner Hotel Pattaya Central in Thailand. The brand focuses on delivering quality, affordable and "easy going stays" in central locations. Situated in the heart of Pattaya, the hotel is a two-hour drive from Bangkok and is steps away from Pattaya Beach and major shopping malls like Terminal21.
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.
Premium-casual Canadian restaurant chain Moxies is officially opening its first Washington D.C. location on December 9, at 1111 20th St. NW, near Dupont Circle. The new flagship venue, spanning over 8,000 square feet, will serve its signature menu of globally inspired dishes. The D.C. franchise is led by former Executive Chef Brandon Thordarson, who stated the Dupont Circle area is the "perfect place" for the brand's sophisticated and social atmosphere.
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