The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton on the island of O'ahu, has officially joined Hilton as the first Tapestry Collection property in Hawai'i. Situated at the gateway to Waikiki, this beloved hotel blends a legacy of local charm with Hilton's globally renowned hospitality and expansive benefits. The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki is operated by Highgate, who continues to bring its expertise as a premier real estate and hospitality management company to the islands of Hawai'i. The collaboration marks a new chapter that honors the hotel's deep roots in the community while introducing guests to the distinctive, story-driven spirit of the Tapestry Collection.

Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand's growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites' continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Public Services Department in Ras Al Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) held its first-ever Tourism Excellence Awards, a programme created to recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of the Emirate's tourism and hospitality sector.

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg is poised to redefine luxury hospitality with the upcoming debut of two extraordinary new spaces: the Grand Ballroom, opening in August 2025, and the Destination Lobby and Lounge, launching in September 2025. These landmark additions mark a bold new chapter for the hotel, reinforcing its status as Johannesburg's premier destination for world-class events, refined leisure, and elevated guest experiences.

Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Danang Han River, a brand-new urban landmark in downtown Danang, marking the brand’s debut in Vietnam. The 300-room hotel is also Marriott International’s fifth hotel in the dynamic seafront city of Danang. “We are excited to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Vietnam for the first time,” said Duke Nam, Regional Vice President – South Korea, Vietnam and Philippines, Marriott International. “With its intuitive blend of comfort, convenience and connectivity, Courtyard by Marriott empowers guests to enjoy the best possible stay and pursue their passions through travel, whether traveling for work or leisure.”

In collaboration with Dida, Petal Ads—Huawei’s cutting-edge mobile advertising platform that empowers businesses to engage global audiences through intelligent, targeted campaigns—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ITB China 2025 with seven international hotel partners, including Amari Bangkok (Thailand), Birkin International Hotel (Malaysia), and IOI Properties Group Hotels (Malaysia), which includes 5 of its hotel properties - Le Meridien Putrajaya Hotel, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel, Moxy Putrajaya, Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya – a Tribute and Four Points by Sheraton Puchong.