Minor Hotels has launched its Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites brand in Japan with the dual opening of Oaks Vacation Club Kyoto Gojo and Oaks Vacation Club Kyoto Shijo. Located in central Kyoto, the two properties add a combined 47 rooms featuring kitchenette facilities, positioning the Australian-founded brand in its second Asian country alongside nearby historic landmarks and transport networks.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched Hyatt Regency Jiaxing Nanhu along the shores of South Lake in Jiaxing, China. Featuring 201 guestrooms, extensive event facilities, and regional dining, the opening marks the brand's debut in the city. Paired with the recently opened Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu, the dual-brand development expands Hyatt's presence in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Marriott International has reached a milestone in Mexico by opening its 300th hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Torreón. The expansion covers over 44,000 rooms across 25 brands, supported by a pipeline of 76 properties. With conversions accounting for 35 per cent of signed developments, Marriott plans to open more than 10 additional properties in Mexico before the end of 2026.
Banyan Group has acquired a majority stake in Cape Town-headquartered Newmark Hotels & Reserves through a phased structure leading to full ownership. The transaction adds 26 managed properties across seven African countries to Banyan Group’s portfolio, expanding its reach to nearly 130 hotels, resorts and reserves globally. Newmark will continue operating under its existing brand, leadership and local management structure.
Boutique property Hive House has opened in Cary, North Carolina, marking Hyatt’s first branded hotel in the town. Owned and developed by locally based CMC Hotels, the 45-suite venue has joined the Unscripted by Hyatt brand portfolio. Designed as a fresh alternative to traditional extended-stay accommodations, the property features spacious suites, full kitchens, an on-site café showcasing North Carolina producers and pet-friendly options.
Vietnamese conglomerate Sun Group has secured strategic agreements with US firms Visa, Marriott International and Boeing during an official state visit to New York. The partnerships span digital payment integration, hotel expansion and aerospace development. The moves follow Vietnam’s Politburo Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW, which aims to position tourism as a primary economic driver and grow the sector to contribute 12 to 14 per cent of national GDP.
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