
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAustralia: Minor Hotels has expanded its upscale Avani brand in Australia with the opening of an extended stay property in Brisbane.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Hybrid hospitality brand The Social Hub has submitted plans to create a £200 million venue in Edinburgh, its second UK project.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Luxury aparthotel The Gresham Leicester has transferred its housekeeping contract to WGC Hospitality Services.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSaudi Arabia: Luxury hospitality group Cheval Collection has signed an agreement with Ladun Investment Company to open a second site in Riyadh.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand: ONYX Hospitality Group has partnered with SENA HHP to launch Shama Sukhumvit 101 Bangkok, scheduled to open in January 2026.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Serviced apartment operator smartments has opened its second property in Frankfurt, located at the city’s airport.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHungary: Aparthotel developer and operator Julius Meinl Living has acquired a building in central Budapest, marking the third Julius-branded property in the portfolio.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteCopenhagen: Home-office hybrid operator Zoku has partnered with wellbeing provider FUEGO to host a series of events and experiences at the brand’s Copenhagen property.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Africa: Owner-operator The Capital Hotel Group will open The Capital Boardwalk in April 2026, located in the Boardwalk precinct of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Chester-based developer and operator St David Aparthotels has submitted plans to the City of York Council to convert a building at 24 Gillygate into a seven-unit aparthotel.