Accommodation

Oyo, the SoftBank Group-backed discount hotel chain, has officially opened its doors in Thailand.

Richard Petty's Roadtrip Sweepstakes, in partnership with Club Wyndham, features a chance to win a car valued at $70,000 and signed by NASCAR legend Richard Petty.

RIU Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Riu Palace Zanzibar, which was purchased by the chain last year and now, following its complete renovation, is opening its doors again.

Rimap Hospitality headquartered in Montreal will bring Marriott's design-driven AC Hotels by Marriott brand in Ottawa with a 208-room hotel.

Pestana Hotel Group, the largest multinational hotel group of Portuguese origin, announced the opening of its first property in New York, Pestana Park Avenue. Consisting of 27 floors and 95 rooms, the new New York hotel is designed by award-winning Manhattan-based architectural firm Glen & Company.

Huazhu Group, a leading multi-brand hotel group, reached an agreement to acquire all shares of Frankfurt-based Deutsche Hospitality, through its wholly-owned subsidiary China Lodging Holding Singapore.

Hyatt Hotels announced the opening of Park Hyatt Kyoto, located in one of the city's best-preserved historic districts, Higashiyama hills. Park Hyatt Kyoto embodies the quintessential Japanese guesthouse, offering a serene Higashiyama hillside retreat for discerning global travelers and local residents.

Marriott's Moxy Hotels announced the opening of Moxy Louisville Downtown and ready to disrupt the Derby City hotel experience for the young-at-heart traveler.

Best Western^® Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to expand its innovative SureStay Hotel Group in The Philippines, with the signing of a new hotel in Cebu City, one of the country’s most important and well-connected cities.

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. celebrated its continued expansion in Wisconsin with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown.

Albania's first officially certified 5-star hotel, the new Maritim Hotel Plaza Tirana, was formally opened in the presence of Tourism Minister, Blendi Klosi, German Ambassador, Peter Zingraf, and other invited guests from the worlds of business and politics.

The U.S. Virgin Islands took another in a series of strategic moves to encourage economic development with an expanded Hotel Development Bill.

Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio, announced the opening of its milestone 500th property, and its first hotel in the Caribbean, Homewood Suites by Hilton Santo Domingo.

Four Points by Sheraton Doha, part of Marriott International, has officially opened today, marking the brand’s debut in the country. The re-branded property will add 120 rooms to the city and will reflect the brand’s promise of ‘travel reinvented’, providing everything that matters most to today’s independent travelers including timeless style and comfort with genuine service.