​Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Andaz Lisbon, marking the brand’s debut in Portugal and a significant milestone in Hyatt’s thoughtful refinement of its Lifestyle brands and targeted growth strategy across the region. Set within Lisbon’s historic Baixa neighborhood, Andaz Lisbon places guests at the center of the city’s cultural and architectural legacy. With views of the Praça do Comércio and Tagus River waterfront, the hotel is in close proximity to the vibrant cafés, charming boutiques, and dynamic nightlife the city is known for. Andaz Lisbon invites guests to experience the city through a locally attuned lens.  

​IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is bringing back one of its iconic luxury brands to the Philippines with the signing of InterContinental Manila. Scheduled to open in 2032, the 212-key hotel will mark InterContinental’s return to the vibrant and historic capital after more than 15 years, reaffirming IHG’s long-term commitment to the country’s tourism growth. InterContinental Manila will join the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, showcasing a luxury travel experience tailored for the modern traveler.  

​IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced the appointment of Neetu Mistry as Managing Director for its UK & Ireland (UK&I) estate. Neetu will oversee more than 400 open and pipeline hotels*, lead the continued growth and performance of the UK&I and strengthen partnerships across IHG’s diverse owner community.  

​Hilton has today announced the debut of Motto by Hilton in Australia with the signing of Motto by Hilton Sydney City Centre. Motto is a lifestyle brand that is connected, culturally fluent, and always ready to go, blending cleverly compact design, vibrant social spaces and locally inspired experiences in the world’s most vibrant gateways. Marking Hilton’s seventh brand in Australia, this signing reinforces Hilton’s continued evolution in Australia, building on a legacy that began more than 50 years ago with the opening of its first hotel and a history of introducing new hospitality concepts to the market.  

​Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Goa Calangute, marking the brand’s debut in the state and introducing Hilton’s award-winning upscale brand in Goa. Developed in association with Kokra Resort & Spa Private Limited, the new hotel is located in the heart of North Goa, in the bustling vicinity of Calangute. Calangute is a popular tourist destination known for its lively beach shacks, extensive water sports and energetic nightlife. It is also approximately 40 kilometers from both Manohar International Airport (GOX) and Dabolim International Airport (GOI), positioning the hotel within easy reach of Goa’s two key air getaways.