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Great news for PCG and our Myoko Kogen development! "Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group (PCG) for a slopeside mountain hotel and residences at the foothills of Mount Myoko, within Japan’s scenic Suginohara ski resort. Six Senses Myoko will feature 57 rooms and suites, many with private onsens. Rising above the hotel, 21 branded residences will present a contemporary and sophisticated interpretation of elevated mountain living."

It has been a hot year for luxury and lifestyle hotel development. Globally, Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio has now surpassed 1,000 trading hotels, with nearly 500 more in the pipeline. In Asia we're on track to surpass 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels in the coming years. Hilton is betting on experiences, design-led stays and food and beverage offerings that reach locals as well as guests. The strategy is to grow those brands where customers want variety and owners see higher returns, writes Peden Doma Bhutia for Skift. https://lnkd.in/dJkbPAKu

IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its presence in Montenegro with the Crowne Plaza Budva, anticipated to open in Q1 2026. Located on the prominent Slovenska obala promenade, the hotel features 81 rooms and aligns with IHG's strategy of responsible growth in the Balkans. This development underscores IHG's commitment to enhancing regional hospitality offerings with modern amenities and flexible meeting spaces designed for a diverse clientele. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQ242RuA #IHGHotels #CrownePlaza #Montenegro #BalkanHospitality #HotelDevelopment #BusinessTravel

IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its presence in Montenegro with the Crowne Plaza Budva, anticipated to open in Q1 2026. Located on the prominent Slovenska obala promenade, the hotel features 81 rooms and aligns with IHG's strategy of responsible growth in the Balkans. This development underscores IHG's commitment to enhancing regional hospitality offerings with modern amenities and flexible meeting spaces designed for a diverse clientele. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPKiXrpz #IHGHotels #CrownePlaza #Montenegro #BalkanHospitality #HotelDevelopment #BusinessTravel

Following its sale in the middle of the year, the 170-room Mayfair Hotel in Adelaide will transition to the luxury Kimpton brand within IHG Hotels & Resorts in 2026. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/f5SM50XpVbF

French luxury brand Baccarat Hotels & Resorts has appointed Neil Jacobs, CEO of Six Senses, as censor of its board of directors—a strategic move that underscores its expanding focus on hospitality and lifestyle. #LuxuryTravel #TravelIndustry #HospitalityNews Read More: https://ow.ly/krVQ50XkE3C

Four Seasons Named the World’s Most Admired Hotel Group — and It’s Not Hard to See Why A milestone moment for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: heading into its 65th year, the brand has been crowned “Most Admired Hotel Group” and earned more rankings than any other brand in the 2025 edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Seven Four Seasons properties made the list — including: • #2 Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River • #9 Four Seasons Hotel Firenze • #17 Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens …and four more from Mexico to Madrid. Beyond these wins, Four Seasons continues to dominate the culinary scene with Michelin-starred dining and top-ranked bars like BKK Social Club (#49) and VIRTÙ (#45). What makes this recognition truly impressive? It’s not just design or prestige — it’s the brand’s ability to evolve while staying rooted in genuine hospitality. In a market where competitors like Aman, Rosewood Hotel Group, and Mandarin Oriental compete for exclusivity, Four Seasons keeps redefining what luxury feels like: warm, consistent, and deeply human. 🌍 With 133 hotels and 60 more in the pipeline, Four Seasons shows that timeless service and innovation can go hand in hand — a lesson the entire industry can learn from. 👉 Read our full editorial on what makes this achievement stand out (and what it says about the future of luxury travel): https://lnkd.in/dvPUDnQW #Hospitality #TravelTech #LuxuryHotels #FourSeasons #TravelIndustry #Worlds50BestHotels #HotelAwards #Alertify

Bulletin 43/25 This week on hoteleditorial.com: – Accor’s Top-Reviewed Hotels: Guest favorites around the world Leading the ranking is Sofitel Guiyang Hunter in China (5.0/5.0), followed by three Grand Mercure properties in Indonesia - a strong reminder that exceptional hospitality isn’t defined by price tag or address, but by service culture. No surprise that Asian hospitality continues to outperform, while in parts of Europe, legacy and prestige too often replace genuine warmth. – Hotel Maria Helsinki Rebrands to Waldorf Astoria Helsinki Helsinki has welcomed a new name to the global luxury hospitality map as The Hotel Maria has rebranded to Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, marking the debut of the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand in the Nordic region. The next Waldorf Astoria openings are scheduled for 2026 in Minsk/Belarus and Rabat/ Morocco. – Small Luxury Hotels of the World: Award Winners 2025 Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has revealed the winners of the SLH Awards 2025, honouring outstanding independently spirited hotels in the world. The flagship title SLH Hotel of the Year 2025 was awarded to Breidenbacher Hof in Düsseldorf, Germany. – The World’s Tallest Hotel Opens in Dubai Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG is set to open on 15 November. 82 Floors – 1004 Rooms – World’s Highest Infinity Pool. #hospitality #smallluxuryhotels #waldorfastoria #accor #vignettecollection

DoubleTree by Hilton Singapore Robertson Quay is set to open in late 2026, following a 12-month comprehensive refurbishment of the former Hotel Miramar. “Ideally, we hope to open in advance of the F1 race next year,” Moses Song, Aravest Chief Executive says, aiming to offer refreshed guestrooms, meeting spaces, and dining options.   🔗 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gD2_3PNN #Hotels #DoubleTree #Hilton #travel #tourism #APAC #HotelMiramar 

The worlds of hospitality and real estate are merging more than ever. Proof of this trend: IHG’s InterContinental brand is expanding into the private residences sector. 🔹 First project: InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke, opening in 2029. 🔹 88 luxury units in the heart of Asoke, featuring five-star hotel services and wellness facilities. 🔹 A strategic partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and CG Capital, symbolizing the growing synergy between hospitality and property investment. A new era begins, where hotel service becomes a way of life at home. #hospitality #realestate #luxuryliving #concierge #bangkok #luxury #inovation