Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Luxury Hotels estimated at US$174.9bn in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$209.3bn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of …

ACCOR TAKES FULL OWNERSHIP OF SBE’S LIFESTYLE HOTEL BRANDS
After a 2018 acquisition of a 50% stake in sbe, Accor has taken full ownership of sbe’s hotel brands and management platform from original founder Sam Nazarian. Under the terms of …
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HOTEL & TOURISM SMARTreport #47
View the online version of the 2020 summer edition of the Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport.

ACCOR / ENNISMORE DEAL CREATES NEW LIFESTYLE ENTITY
Accor & Ennismore have announced they are entering into exclusive negotiations to form the world’s leading lifestyle operator in the hospitality sector, focusing on one of the fastest growing segments of …
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PARK HYATT LONDON RIVIER THAMES PLANNED FOR NINE ELMS
A Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreement with R&F UK for a new Hyatt-branded hotel in London. The 203-room Park Hyatt London River Thames is expected to open in …
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MINT HOUSE CREATES “GUEST EXPERIENCE OF THE FUTURE” FOR U.S. BUSINESS TRAVELLERS
The first New York City flagship location of Mint House, the tech-enabled hotel company offering apartment-style accommodation for the business traveller, will soon be opening in Lower Manhattan. Scheduled for launch …
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NEW BRAND – BEYOND GREEN – LAUNCHED BY PREFERRED HOTEL GROUP
Preferred Hotel Group has announced the birth of a new hotel brand: Beyond Green – guided by an inherent passion to transform travel as a force for good. This new …
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LXR HOTELS AND RESORTS DEBUT ISLAND OASIS IN SEYCHELLES
LXR Hotels & Resorts have announced plans to open "Mango House Seychelles" on Mahé island in early 2021. The new resort is situated on pristine beachfront in the southern part …
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TRYP BY WYNDHAM – TWO NEW HOTELS FOR NEW ZEALAND
Wyndham has announced plans to introduce its TRYP by Wyndham brand to New Zealand with the development of two new hotels. Under development by Safari Group, Wyndham’s longstanding franchise partner …
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MIXED-USE COMPLEX TO BE BASED AROUND “SO” IN MOSCOW
Accor group brings SO to Moscow - set to open in 2023... Real estate investment company ANT Development and Accor have announced the upcoming opening of the luxury lifestyle hotel …
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