Marriott International has launched its City Express brand in the Asia Pacific region with the opening of two hotels in Osaka, Japan. The City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South offer 243 rooms combined. These properties aim to provide affordable, high-quality stays for travelers. Located near major transport hubs, they offer easy access to Osaka’s famous shopping and dining districts.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has signed a major master franchise agreement with Dossen Group to launch the Hyatt Select brand in the Chinese mainland. This strategic partnership focuses on the upper-midscale sector, combining Hyatt’s international reputation with Dossen’s extensive local network. The move aims to meet rising demand for affordable quality among modern travellers while providing flexible, high-value development opportunities for hotel owners across the region.
Marjan Group has appointed new senior executives to lead its development, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors in Ras Al Khaimah. Key hires include Sheikh Saqr bin Omar Al Qasimi, Alison Grinnell, and Donald Bremner as CEOs of their respective divisions. The restructure supports the Emirate’s accelerated growth and global investment strategy.
Construction has officially commenced on the EcoSapa Eco-Resort Township at the Ô Quy Hồ Tea hill in Lào Cai Province. The project is a joint venture between Ecopark Hải Dương Investment JSC and Hồng Phong Investment and Development Co., Ltd. Designed by enCity, the development aims to integrate tourism, tea culture and luxury resort living into the natural mountain landscape of northern Vietnam.
The St. Regis Budapest has officially opened within the historic Klotild Palace. This marks the luxury brand's first entry into the Hungarian market. Located near the Danube, the hotel restores a Belle Époque landmark to offer high-end accommodation and signature butler services. The development features over 100 guestrooms and suites alongside exclusive dining venues, further strengthening the presence of the St. Regis brand in Europe.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a major deal with Vinhomes Green Paradise to open four hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. This partnership introduces the Holiday Inn Express and Garner brands to Vietnam for the first time. With over 1,000 rooms planned, the project aims to turn the Can Gio coastal area into a global tourism hub capable of welcoming 40 million annual visitors.
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