Alan Woinski

Minor Hotels unveiled Colbert Collection, a global soft brand debuting in Italy this spring and expanding to the UK, Spain, and UAE. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Minor Hotels launched Colbert Collection, a new global premium soft brand for independent hotels. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Horwath HTL says Bali hit 6.95 million international arrivals in 2025 while Genting Singapore's resort expansion targets 2030. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Marriott launched Series by Marriott in the U.S. with a Santa Barbara conversion and signed 11 European hotel projects. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

New Zealand drew 1.79 million holiday arrivals in 2025, up 12% from 2024 but still about 9% below 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Plus, Marriott expands in China and other hotel deal and development news.

Sun Group and Marriott plan 10 new hotels in Vietnam, bringing W and Moxy brands to the country for the first time. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Mirae Asset will build a 261-room JW Marriott in Yeosu, South Korea, as part of a marine tourism complex opening in 2029. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Sculptor is buying the JW Marriott Marco Island resort for $835 million, while the Goodtime Hotel faces foreclosure. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Concord Hospitality expands its U.S. portfolio with new hotel openings, and Sandals plans a $200 million rebuild of three Jamaica resorts. Bernstein analysts suggest Hyatt could attract a mega-merger bid as the Pritzker family loosens its voting control of the chain. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.

Hilton established Select by Hilton with Yotel as its first franchise partner across 23 hotels in 10 countries under the brand. Plus, more hotel deal and development news.