Hyatt has appointed Guido Fredrich as Vice President of Development for its Luxury and Lifestyle business in the Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region. Based in Zurich, he will steer growth for brands including Park Hyatt, Alila, Andaz, Thompson Hotels and The Standard, in a region where the group is accelerating its expansion. The appointment comes as Hyatt strengthens its presence in gateway cities and iconic leisure destinations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

With nearly two decades at Hyatt, he leaves Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi having delivered the property's best-ever commercial performance

Former Highgate president joins the Atlanta-based operator, which runs 60 hotels and resorts across 16 states

Fifty years after staffing the front desk of the Hong Kong Hilton, Terence Ronson, Rajeev Ratti and Niale McLoughlin have published their memoir, "The Lobby Boys". The book recounts a five-star hotel run entirely on paper, and asks what AI-driven hospitality still owes to human judgement.

Lawrence Kenwright, the man behind Liverpool's Shankly and Dixie Dean hotels, banned for five years following misleading information from a linked company

Developed in partnership with Asset World Corp, Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit marks the brand's entry into Thailand, with 416 rooms and suites, a dining offering rolled out throughout 2026 and a 2,000 sqm events hub.

In partnership with Egyptian developer Mountain View, IHG Hotels & Resorts brings its lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo into the residential segment, with 280 units alongside the already-signed hotel on the country's North Coast.

The California-based start-up aims to capture a share of the €4.3 billion that American hotel guests spend annually on third-party meal delivery, offering properties a turnkey room service solution under their own brand.

The latest CBRE Research report highlights one of the lowest coverage rates among English-speaking markets, with the development pipeline still falling well short of closing the gap between supply and demand.

After twenty-two years at Iconic Hotels & Resorts, the British executive joins Julia Hands' family-owned luxury group to lead the development of its upmarket division.

Marriott International's brand rolls out ten bespoke cultural journeys across its global portfolio, from Japan to Saudi Arabia, taking in Italy and the Caribbean along the way

After more than thirteen years in HR and commercial roles at the Heineken group, Kelsey Sibley takes the helm of the Heineken Experience, one of Amsterdam's most visited tourist attractions.