Minor Hotels has announced the signing of the Anantara Jadcherla Hyderabad Resort, a 185-key complex on a 15-hectare waterfront site in the southern Indian state of Telangana. Backed by Ashya Group, marking the conglomerate's first hospitality project, the property is due to open in 2029 and reflects the growing momentum of the Thai group in the Indian market.

From 1 October 2026, the current H2 Hotel Budapest will join the Hungarian chain Danubius Hotels under the name Danubius Hotel District V. With the addition of this 157-room property in the heart of the Hungarian capital's 5th district, the group's portfolio will reach 17 hotels. The move reflects Danubius Hotels' continued development in its domestic market, backed by its British shareholder CP Holdings.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings (Nasdaq: LIND) announced on 15 September 2026 that it has acquired a 60% majority stake in White Desert, the pioneering Antarctic luxury tourism operator, alongside the launch of Echo Charlie, a new adventure aviation brand, in a deal worth roughly €58 million in total. It is the largest transaction in the New York-based, Nasdaq-listed group's history, and comes as the company raises its financial guidance for fiscal year 2026.

Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One, unveiled on 15 September 2026 the architectural and interior design of The Nell New York, the forthcoming Nell Hotels property planned at 10 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. The 134-room hotel, set to open in autumn 2027, will be the first hotel located within Rockefeller Center and New York City's only Relais & Châteaux member. The design has been entrusted to New York studios Rockwell Group and Pierre & Co., marking a strategic step in the development of the Nell Hotels brand, launched in summer 2026.

JW Marriott, Marriott International's luxury brand, and operator Aimbridge Hospitality have unveiled plans to transform the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, perched on the cliffs of Dana Point, California. The property, in operation for almost forty years, will join the JW Marriott portfolio as The Ocean Cliffs at Dana Point following a phased renovation covering all public, event and dining spaces. The repositioning reflects the upscale momentum being driven jointly by owners and third-party operators along the California coast.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening, planned for December 2026, of the Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort, the brand's first property in the destination. Owned by Grupo Diestra, the 500-room all-inclusive complex will be located at Puerto Cancún, one of Mexico's most ambitious private beachfront developments. The opening strengthens Hyatt's presence in the fast-growing all-inclusive segment across the Caribbean and Latin America.

Mandala Hotels & Resorts has completed the multimillion-dollar renovation of its Brisbane hinterland property, now rebranded Peppers Clear Mountain. Part of the Accor network, the hotel becomes the first 5-star property in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, confirming the Australian group's growing development in the region.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of two new properties with Australian developer Urban Property Group: a Crowne Plaza in Newcastle and a Hotel Indigo in Gosford, bringing to three the number of hotels the two partners have developed together in New South Wales. This third signing in just over a year, following the Crowne Plaza Parramatta agreed in 2025, confirms IHG's growing momentum in Australia's regional markets, underpinned by significant infrastructure investment.

King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has announced the opening of Atheel, the latest addition to its hotel portfolio within Riyadh's mixed-use business and lifestyle district. Developed by KAFD DMC and operated by Adeera Hospitality Company, the 214-room and suite property is staffed exclusively by Saudi talent. The opening reinforces the district's mixed-use identity — spanning business, dining and neighbourhood life — as the Saudi capital accelerates the growth of its hotel offering ahead of 2030.

Under the leadership of Christophe Lecourtier since May 2026, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group is pursuing a strategic repositioning built on selectivity and tangible impact. Behind its international solidarity mandate, the institution also quietly finances hotel infrastructure and tourism training schools, from Morocco to the Dominican Republic.

HomeExchange, the world's leading home-exchange platform, has announced securing a major investment from Verlinvest, an international family investment firm. The deal, unveiled on 15 September 2026 from Paris and New York, comes with a reshuffle of the shareholder base: Ternel renews its commitment as ISAI exits the capital. The stated ambition is clear — to turn home exchange into a mainstream way to travel, with a particular push into North America and Western Europe.

Dubai-based hotel group Majestic Hotels inaugurated its fourth property, the Majestic Central Hotel, in Bur Dubai on 11 September 2026. The opening, held under the patronage of Matar Al Tayer, General Manager of Al Ghandi Electronics, confirms the group's steady rise in Dubai's mid-market hotel sector.