IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Maxim Hotels and Resorts Management to bring the Vignette Collection brand to Egypt with a signing in Port Said. Scheduled to open its doors in December 2027, Vignette Collection Hotel Royal Maxim Port Said will seamlessly blend heritage and contemporary hospitality, offering guests a luxurious yet authentic experience.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the completed acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of pioneering lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This acquisition enhances Hyatt’s leading position in the industry’s premier lifestyle segment, building on both Hyatt’s organic growth and a series of acquisitions that quintupled the number of lifestyle rooms in Hyatt’s global portfolio between 2017 and 2023.

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, and Trinity Investments, a U.S.-based hospitality-focused real estate investor, and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”), raise the curtain on the iconic and reimagined W Hollywood. W Hollywood is pioneering a new, elevated playbook of distinct design, evolved passion programming, and refined service culture.

Mercure Hotels, a brand synonymous with local discovery and exploration, has reached a historic milestone with the opening of its 1,000th hotel. This achievement marks a significant chapter in the brand’s storied history, which began in 1973 with a mission to reveal the unique treasures of each destination. Today, Mercure stands as a global ambassador of local discovery, serving travellers with the quality of an international brand while immersing them in the authentic spirit of their surroundings.

Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, today announced the rebranding of four of its managed portfolio assets in Algarve, Portugal under the Marriott International umbrella. Each located within the Salgados Beach resort destination, the newly rebranded and co-located Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Conference Center; and Marriott Residences Salgados Resort, Algarve, will be the first Highgate managed properties in Portugal to join Marriott International’s portfolio.

Prepare to discover the pinnacle of luxury and heritage in the heart of Phuket’s historic Sino-Portuguese old town.  The highly anticipated House of Tin Baron, a harmonious blend of history, culture and culinary excellence, is set to open its doors on 1 December 2024.  Within this iconic landmark building an unparalleled lifestyle destination awaits, including the world’s first and only Louis Roederer Cristal Room at The House of Tin Baron.  Redefining luxury and celebration on the island, the House also features a vibrant cocktail bar and two exceptional restaurants, staffed by chefs formerly of Michelin-starred establishments.