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IHG debuts in Laos with Crowne Plaza Vientiane

February 8, 2017 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) opened a new 197-room Crowne Plaza Vientiane in Laos, marking the group’s entry into the country.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton expands in Kansas City, Mo.

February 7, 2017 Following a $20 million transformation that restored its original 1930s elegance, one of Kansas City\'s most historic hotels owned by Arbor Lodging Partners and managed by NVN Hotels, has now joined Curio - A Collection by Hilton.

Qatar Airways and Accorhotels to reward their loyalty programme members

February 6, 2017 Qatar Airways and AccorHotels have partnered together to provide industry leading reciprocal benefits to members across both loyalty programmes, providing even more opportunity to earn and redeem Privilege Club Qmiles and Le Club AccorHotels points.

Pocket of Russia, the amazing city of Nizhny Novgorod

February 4, 2017 Situated deeply in the Soviet territory, Nizhny Novgorod is the main center of Russian river tourism, one of the cities included on the UNESCO World Heritage list, the famous Russian center of IT industry, and soon host of the 2018 World Football Championship.

Best Western opens first hotel at Inle Lake, Myanmar

February 3, 2017 Best Western Hotels & Resorts has arrived in one of Southeast Asia’s most alluring tourist destinations: Inle Lake, in Myanmar’s Shan State.

Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya opens in Saudi Arabia

February 2, 2017 Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Wyndham opens Grand Clearwater Beach, Florida

February 1, 2017 Wyndham Hotel Group opened its latest resort destination, the new-construction, 343-room Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Oaks of Australia debuts in India with Oaks Bodhgaya

January 31, 2017 Australian accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya, marking the brand’s debut in India.

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort opens in Oman

January 30, 2017 Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, the highest five-star resort in the Middle East, recently opened its doors in Oman.

New Four Seasons Hotel London to open at Ten Trinity Square

January 27, 2017 In a building that hosted the United Nations and even starred in a James Bond film, one of London’s landmarks is now home to the new Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square.

First Gran Meliá luxury hotel opened in Rio de Janeiro

January 26, 2017 Meliá Hotels International has launched its first luxury hotel from the Gran Meliá brand in Brazil with the official opening of Gran Meliá Nacional Rio.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts opens first Vib hotel in Antalya, Turkey

January 24, 2017 Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the world's first Vib hotel in the city of Antalya.