The American fund, already the owner of Spain's largest hotel portfolio through Hotel Investment Partners, is increasing its stake in the world's number two listed gaming and sports betting group.

Ennismore and Central Group Capital, the investment arm of Thai conglomerate Central Group, have signed Rixos Water World Phuket, marking the all-inclusive brand's debut in Thailand. Located in Mai Khao, in the Thalang district, the property will reopen under its new name in early 2028 following a complete renovation. The signing confirms the group's growing momentum in the all-inclusive segment across Asia.

Hard Rock Hotel Malta opens its doors at St. George's Bay, the result of a partnership between Hard Rock International and Maltese group db Group

Victory Group, the investment fund that acquired the five-star estate earlier this year, has entrusted its operation to one of the UK's leading independent operators, marking the fund's debut in the British hotel market.

🔎 Today's trend: the global hotel industry is doubling down on renovation and new-market expansion. From the Borgata's tower refurbishment in Atlantic City to Wyndham's arrival in Frankfurt and Moxy's growth in Japan, hotel groups are simultaneously stepping up investment in existing assets and pushing into new territories.

The high-performance wellness group signs its second hotel worldwide and its first outside the United States, on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast

According to Kolsquare's barometer for the first half of 2026, the Cannes palace hotel posts the podium's best engagement rate, ahead of Carlton Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic.

The former Airbnb, Booking.com and Vivino executive takes the helm of the board at the French luxury villa rental platform.

The US group opens the Wyndham Frankfurt Niederrad, its first namesake-branded property in the city, in partnership with new franchisee Windmill Niederrad GmbH.

With the opening of this new 76-room property expected on 4 December 2026, the "boutique" group formalises the articulation of its three brands: The First, REVĪVŌ and The Pavilions.

The Stafford London has announced the appointment of Kremi McCabe as General Manager, effective since August 2026. She joins the property after a career spanning nearly three decades in international luxury hospitality, including more than four years at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The appointment comes as the hotel closes out a year marked by significant accolades, including Travel + Leisure's title of best hotel in London.

The two groups have unveiled a strategic partnership around the "UMusic Hotel Denmark Street", the brand's first UK property, integrated into Outernet London's entertainment district