THE BIG PICTUREFour Seasons Caye Chapel brings a resort, branded homes and island experiences together in Belize. Its next test is turning a compelling development proposition into a working hospitality business.
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The ideas, people and decisions moving the industry forward.
THE OPERATOR’S LENSPERSPECTIVES / EUROPEReleased in Malta on 7 October, the WTTC outlook puts global sector growth at 2.5% and European international visitor spending up 5.8%, with business…
PERSPECTIVES / UNITED STATESHVS's September Market Pulse forecasts 2026 US ADR of $166 and RevPAR of $105.
PERSPECTIVES / MIDDLE EASTCavendish Maxwell puts Gulf supply at 616,000 keys by 2030, up 25%.
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DEVELOPMENT & DEALS / INDIAHilton and Kalyani Group will build two 300-room hotels in the KIADB Hi-Tech Defence and Aerospace Park, with more than 72,000 square feet of event space.
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PLANNED 2027CAYE CHAPEL, BELIZEA planned private-island resort and residential community off the coast of Belize, listed by.
Project rendering of Caye Chapel, Belize. Image: Four
PLANNED 2030BENGALURU, INDIAA 300-room Conrad signed by Hilton and Kalyani Group near Kempegowda International Airport, expected.
Hilton and Kalyani Developers representatives at the signingPLANNED 2030BENGALURU, INDIAA 300-room Hilton signed with Kalyani Group near Kempegowda International Airport, expected to open.
Hilton and Kalyani Developers representatives at the signing
PLANNED SUMMER 2027HAMBURG, GERMANYA 188-room Hoxton on Alter Wall in Hamburg, announced for summer 2027. It will.
Rendering of the tenth-floor terrace at Alter WallAnnounced projects by stage and market
| PROPERTY / PROJECT | MARKET | GROUP | KEYS | STAGE | OPENING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel | Caye Chapel, Belize | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts ↗ | 104 | Planned | 2027 |
| Conrad Bengaluru Airport | Bengaluru, India | Hilton ↗ | 300 | Signed | 2030 |
| Hilton Bengaluru Airport | Bengaluru, India | Hilton ↗ | 300 | Signed | 2030 |
| The Hoxton, Hamburg | Hamburg, Germany | Ennismore | 188 | Under construction | Summer 2027 |
| W Langkawi | Langkawi, Malaysia | Marriott International ↗ | 173 | Signed | 2030 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Putrajaya | Putrajaya, Malaysia | Marriott International ↗ | 215 | Signed | 2032 |
| Aloft by Marriott Sepang | Sepang, Malaysia | Marriott International ↗ | 250 | Signed | 2030 |
| Aloft by Marriott Johor Bahru Plentong | Johor Bahru, Malaysia | Marriott International ↗ | 250 | Signed | 2030 |
| Four Seasons Resort Tangier | Tangier, Morocco | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts ↗ | 99 | Signed | Not stated |
| The Oberoi Sukoonvilas, Wadi Safar | Wadi Safar, near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Oberoi Hotels & Resorts | 60 | Planned | First quarter of 2027 |
| Ruby Lilou, Marseille | Marseille, France | Ruby Hotels | 237 | Open | 5 October 2026 |
| Brady Hotel Elizabeth Street | Melbourne, Australia | Brady Group | 211 | Open | 7 October 2026 |
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Keys and opening dates are as announced by the operator or owner and can change. See every tracked hotel.
FOOD & BEVERAGE / GLOBALThe ranking announced in Milan on 7 October spans 26 cities. Hong Kong, Paris and New York have four bars…
Michelin Netherlands 2026 adds two two-star and seven one-star venues↗
TECHNOLOGY / EUROPEThe Italian supplier, which works with more than 2,000 hotels, says automating payments saves about 7 minutes per transaction.
STAAH report: 95% of APAC hospitality leaders back integrated technology↗Better measurement. More useful decisions. Progress at property level.
SUSTAINABILITY / GLOBALNew 2026 to 2031 criteria took effect on 1 October, days after the EU's green-claims directive began to apply.
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SUSTAINABILITY / EUROPEThree Radisson Blu hotels in Stockholm and the 544-room Radisson Blu Scandinavia in Copenhagen take the programme to nine hotels, against a…
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WINCWIREUS restaurants spend about $2,706 replacing each hourly worker and $17,651 for a general manager. With hospitality quit rates still double the national average,.
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WINCWIREThe deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive has passed with only a handful of countries ready. For hotels and restaurants with complex pay.
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WINCWIREHilton filled 69% of general manager roles in its managed hotels from within last year. Referral schemes and promotion pathways are becoming central to.
Read on WincwireThe places guests remember. The thinking that makes them work.
Ruby Lilou has 237 rooms, a 300 sq m rooftop terrace and a 126-desk workspace in a former…
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DESIGN / UNITED STATESThe 341-room hotel has new guestrooms, an opened-up lobby with a 53-foot chandelier and two food and drink…
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A practical lens on hotel designBehind every hotel is a network of brands, owners and operators. Each profile lists its brands, its size and the filings the figures come from.
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Products and services for hotels, organised by what a buyer is looking for.
Property management systems, Channel managers, Booking engines and reservation systems
Cooking equipment, Food preparation, Refrigeration and freezing
Buffet systems, Coffee and beverage equipment, Service carts
Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware
Beds and bedding, Bed and bath linen, Guest amenities
Bathroom fixtures and fittings, Bathroom accessories
Seating, Tables, Outdoor furniture
Air conditioning and ventilation, Air purification, Lifts and escalators
Laundry equipment, Housekeeping trolleys and luggage carts, Floor care
Door locks and mobile key, CCTV and surveillance, Access control
Spa equipment and products, Gym equipment, Pools, saunas and steam rooms
Food distributors, Beverages, wine and spirits, Tea and coffee
Energy management, Water conservation, Solar and renewables
Architects, Interior designers, Hotel planning and development consultants
Hotel management companies, Asset management and revenue management services, Recruitment and staffing
Start with the relationship between occupancy, rate and room revenue. Then ask what it costs to earn it.
Use room-nights and revenue from the same period.
The conversations and connections to put in your diary.
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LONDONDates and venues are taken from each organiser’s website. Links open the official event page.
