THE BIG PICTUREHimachal Pradesh’s hotel auction has produced a headline revenue-sharing bid. We trace Wildflower Hall’s history, explain the proposed 35-year operating framework and check the status of the reported Oberoi deal.
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THE BIG PICTURE / BELIZEFive stories. The context behind them.
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The appointments and new roles shaping hospitality, reported by Wincwire.
Yule Peixoto named GM of Kimpton Grand Roatán
Anuj Agrawal appointed finance director at Ritz-Carlton Pune
Kate Ling promoted to senior vice president of people operations at Qatar Airways
Karim von Alvensleben takes hotel projects role at Resorts World Sentosa
Salvatore Marmolaro joins 753 Hospitality as operations director
Melayne Williamson appointed chief people officer at Aboriginal Hostels
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%.
A clear view of the developments worth your attention.
DEVELOPMENT & DEALS / UNITED STATESSouth Dakota investor TKO LLC wants all of SVC's hotels, 93 properties with over 21,000 rooms at 30 June.
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The decisions behind the destination.
New destinations. New flags. The next wave of hospitality.
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…
Read the storyBetter teams. Stronger businesses. A deeper perspective from Wincwire.
WINCWIREA practical recognition process for hotels that makes essential behind-the-scenes work visible without turning appreciation into a popularity contest or rewarding overwork.
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WINCWIREA practical culture-integration guide for acquired hotels, focused on understanding inherited routines, making explicit decisions and preserving useful local knowledge.
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WINCWIREA practical system for moving hotel employee feedback from suggestion to decision and verified action, without losing night teams, privacy or difficult answers along.
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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