IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Lumbini Heritage Limited to develop Crowne Plaza Lumbini, scheduled to open in 2026. The 147-key hotel will strengthen IHG’s premium presence in Nepal, catering to spiritual and MICE travellers. Located near Lumbini’s pilgrimage site and Gautam Buddha Airport, the hotel aims to set a benchmark for world-class hospitality.
Cross Hotels & Resorts is set to be acquired by Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group. The move combines Cross’s lifestyle and luxury hotel expertise with Sono’s regional knowledge and operational strengths. With 28 properties across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan, the partnership positions the brand for further expansion across Asia.
Meliá Hotels International has announced its debut in Bahrain, launching a luxury hotel and branded residences on Amwaj Island. Opening in 2027, the property will feature 256 units, including 150 hotel rooms and 106 branded residences. The development reflects Meliá’s growing Middle East footprint and commitment to hybrid hospitality-residential models, catering to the region’s demand for premium lifestyle and experiential travel.
Ennismore has signed The Hoxton, Madrid, marking its first property in the Spanish capital and the brand’s second in Spain following Barcelona. Opening in 2026 on Plaza de Santa Ana, the hotel will feature 192 rooms, a rooftop bar, and Il Bambini Club, extending The Hoxton’s distinctive lifestyle offering across Europe as part of Ennismore’s growing pipeline.
Modon Hospitality, the specialist arm of Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding, has announced the launch of Olympia Resort Abu Dhabi, a luxury active lifestyle destination set to open on Hudayriyat Island in early 2026. Positioned as a first-of-its-kind performance-based hospitality experience, the resort will combine wellness, sport, and leisure, marking another step in Abu Dhabi’s efforts to enhance its reputation as a global hub for active living and sports tourism.
Radisson Hotel Group has surpassed 210 hotel signings and openings in 2025, continuing its record-breaking growth across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With strong expansion in China and India and multiple new openings in Europe, the Group is on course to cement its position among the world’s most dynamic hotel companies.
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