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.
Liquified Solutions has teamed up with Curator Hotel and Resort Collection to launch a data-driven water efficiency programme. The partnership aims to help independent hotel owners cut water and sewer utility costs by 20% to 30%. By reducing these often-overlooked expenses, the initiative seeks to immediately improve net operating income and long-term asset value across the portfolio without affecting the guest experience or requiring major renovations.
Minor Hotels has announced the global launch of The Wolseley Hotels, with its first property opening in New York City in 2027. Located in Midtown Manhattan, the flagship will occupy a historic 1905 landmark. The development features 76 rooms and the first United States location of the celebrated Wolseley restaurant, marking a major milestone in the brand’s international expansion.
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.
Marriott International has signed a landmark agreement with KS Hotels to introduce The Luxury Collection to Cambodia and Laos. The deal involves rebranding two storied properties, La Résidence Angkor and La Résidence Phou Vao, marking Marriott’s first hotel in Laos. Both heritage sites will undergo thoughtful upgrades before reopening in 2026 and 2027 to offer elevated luxury in these major UNESCO World Heritage destinations.
Marriott International has signed an agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to debut the St. Regis brand in New Zealand. The luxury hotel is expected to open in late 2027 with 145 rooms and suites. Located in central Queenstown, the property will offer views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables. This project marks the first St. Regis in the country and continues Marriott's expansion in the Pacific.
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