IHG and ALAND to Launch 15 Staybridge Suites Hotels Across Australia
IHG and ALAND have signed a Master Development Agreement to launch at least 15 Staybridge Suites hotels in Australia with a minimum of 2,000 rooms. The first two planned hotels in Greater Western Sydney, Sydney Parramatta and Sydney Leppington, will be managed by Signature Hotel Management Group.
London Bridge Hotel Joins Hilton’s Tapestry Collection with £12 Million Renovation
The London Bridge Hotel has joined Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, adding 153 rooms to the brand. A £12 million renovation project is planned for completion by 2028.
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Open September 29, 2026 in Knoxville
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will open in Knoxville on September 29, 2026, in partnership with Herschend Family Entertainment. Reservations start on September 14, with joint opening events planned alongside the Life of Many Colors Museum.
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Two Hotels in Gujarat, India
Radisson Hotel Group inaugurated two new hotels in Gujarat, India, announced on 8 September 2026. The expansion targets both leisure and business travelers in the region.
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel to Open September 29, 2026 in Knoxville
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will open September 29, 2026, in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. Reservations begin September 14, 2026, with a museum dedicated to Parton's life onsite.
Aimbridge Hospitality Assumes Management of Three Gorman & Company Hotels
Aimbridge Hospitality has assumed management of three landmark hotels owned by Gorman & Company. The transition was officially announced on 9 September 2026.
Dolly Parton SongTeller Hotel Opening in Nashville on September 29, 2026
Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel will open in Nashville on September 29, 2026. Reservations start on September 14, 2026.
India Midscale Hotel Growth Driven by Economic Dynamics in 2026
India's midscale hotel segment is expanding, driven by economic factors. A report published on 9 September 2026 highlights structural shifts in the sector.
Aimbridge Hospitality Begins Management of Three Gorman & Company Hotels
Aimbridge Hospitality assumed management of three landmark hotels owned by Gorman & Company. The transition was announced on 9 September 2026.
IHG and ALAND to Develop 15 Staybridge Suites Hotels in Australia
InterContinental Hotels Group and ALAND signed a deal on September 9, 2026, to develop 15 Staybridge Suites hotels in Australia. The agreement includes exclusive rights for ALAND to build at least 2,000 rooms nationwide.
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