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2025
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts revealed plans to continue its growth in China with the opening of Rosewood Hangzhou in 2025.
11.59
From 17 May to 2 June, guests at certain IHG hotels will have the option to check out until 11.59 pm, as part of the company’s “UK’s Latest Check Out” initiative.
> 8,000
More than 8,000 items from the Westbury Hotel in London's Mayfair will be put up for auction ahead of a major refurbishment of the property.
£450m
The developer behind plans to build a new luxury hotel on the site of the former US embassy in Mayfair has secured a £450m green loan to finance its construction.
10
Hammock Worldwide Hotels & Resorts has added ten new properties to its network.
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Paul Tamburrini and Martin Wishart to open fine dining restaurant at Cameron House
Scottish chefs Paul Tamburrini and Martin Wishart have formed a new partnership to lead Cameron House hotel's new fine dining restaurant, Tamburrini & Wishart.
Source: The Caterer
Hilton announces multiple luxury signings in China
Hilton and Shimao Group Holdings Ltd. have signed a landmark agreement to launch four luxury hotels in China: Waldorf Astoria Shenzhen, Conrad Shanghai, Conrad Wuhan and Conrad Zhuhai.
Source: Hilton
Intercontinental Adelaide unveils $32m refurbishment plan
InterContinental Adelaide’s asset management company, TCC Land International and IHG Hotels & Resorts, has outlined plans for an extensive $32m investment into the iconic 367 room hotel, which will commence in late 2021.
Source: Hospitality.net
Thailand’s Minor International in talks to expand into Saudi Arabia
Thailand-based hospitality company Minor International is in talks to expand into Saudi Arabia, according to the company’s founder and chairman.
Source: Arab News