CIM Group, Centennial Yards Company, and The Drew Company have partnered to bring a Virgin Hotel to the $5 billion Centennial Yards development in Atlanta. Scheduled for 2027, the 261-room hotel will feature the brand’s signature 'Chambers' and residential-style suites. The project forms a central part of a new 470,000 square foot Entertainment District designed to revitalise the city’s downtown core.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed long-term franchise agreements to add 11 hotels across Germany, Belgium and France. The deal will bring more than 1,800 rooms to the group’s Holiday Inn, voco and Garner brands. These properties, currently operating under the PentaHotels name, are expected to join the IHG system by the first half of 2027 following their conversion.
The Halan AZ Real Estate Investment Fund has fully closed its first hospitality tranche, marking a successful entry into Egypt’s income-generating asset market. Partnering with Brassbell Hospitality Group, the fund is converting heritage buildings in Cairo into institutional-grade assets. With plans to develop 700 keys in 2026, the project aligns with national goals to expand tourism capacity following record-breaking sector revenues in 2025.
Minor Hotels is set to debut its premium Colbert Collection brand in the UK with the opening of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London in late 2026. Located in a historic Grade II listed former bank on Piccadilly, the five-star boutique property will feature 50 luxury rooms. The project marks the first European venture for the Royal Group of Companies Singapore and aims to blend heritage architecture with high-end hospitality.
Minor Hotels has confirmed the signing of two new Anantara properties in India, marking a major step in its regional growth. The expansion includes the brand’s first Indian resort in the Western Ghats and its debut urban hotel in Kolkata. These developments are part of a wider plan by the global group to reach a target of 50 properties across the country within the next decade.
Marriott Bonvoy has expanded its Singapore presence with the opening of Varel Singapore, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in the Selegie district, the 128-room boutique property occupies the former site of Selegie Centre. Designed by FDAT, the hotel blends heritage-inspired architecture with modern amenities, featuring a rooftop infinity pool and four unique dining venues that celebrate the local arts and culture scene.
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