Hilton has marked the lifestyle brand’s debut in Medellín, Colombia, with the opening of the 111-suite York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton. This is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third Curio Collection hotel in the country. Situated in the exclusive El Poblado neighbourhood, the hotel features stylish suites, fully equipped kitchens, and smart technology.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially launched its Garner by IHG brand in Southeast Asia with the opening of the 153-room Garner Hotel Pattaya Central in Thailand. The brand focuses on delivering quality, affordable and "easy going stays" in central locations. Situated in the heart of Pattaya, the hotel is a two-hour drive from Bangkok and is steps away from Pattaya Beach and major shopping malls like Terminal21.
Romania has announced the Dracula Land project concept, a private investment exceeding €1 billion aimed at creating the largest entertainment, retail, and technology destination in Europe. The 160-hectare site, located near Bucharest and Otopeni Airport, is a collaboration between Romanian investors Dragoş Dobrescu and George Toader and international partners.
One United Properties (BVB: ONE) has signed a preliminary sale agreement for a 34,800 sqm plot of land in Constanţa, accelerating its strategic expansion outside Bucharest into Romania’s key regional cities. The land, located on the Black Sea coast in the Faleză Nord-Pescărie area, will be the site of a new mixed-use development with an estimated gross development value of approximately EUR 500 million.
Chedi Hospitality, a global curator of design-led hotels, resorts, and branded residences, has appointed Stephan Schupbach as its new President & Group Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Mr Schupbach will now lead the company’s long-term strategy, brand vision, and portfolio performance.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo, Asia’s first establishment under the brand, has completed a landmark 19-month, property-wide restoration. Announced on 9th of December by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the project was led by Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku and marks the most extensive renewal in the iconic hotel’s 30-year history. The work spans 171 redesigned guestrooms and suites, restored public spaces, and elevated dining offerings including the new Girandole by Alain Ducasse.
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