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American Express has added 351 hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs, boosting the combined portfolio to over 3,400 properties in 116 countries. The expansion increases travel options for eligible cardmembers across diverse destinations worldwide.

Premier Inn manages 11 hotels in the UAE and Qatar and is expanding to Saudi Arabia amid recovering Gulf market conditions. After occupancy fell to 50% in March 2026 due to conflict, it rose to 78% by July.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has affiliated Atlantic Suites Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, marking its first property in the country. A $50 million expansion will transform the site into Hyatt Regency Georgetown by 2028 with 240 rooms.

American Express expanded Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection by adding 351 new hotels, increasing the total to over 3,400 properties worldwide. The addition supports a range of travel styles and enhances benefits for eligible cardmembers.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and RJR Investments & Holdings Inc. announced Atlantic Suites Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, has joined the Hyatt portfolio, marking Hyatt’s first presence in the country. The hotel will expand into Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana by 2028 with 240 guestrooms and new amenities under a $50 million development plan.

Premier Inn operates 11 hotels across the Middle East, including seven in Dubai. The brand is expanding its UAE and Saudi Arabia presence after occupancy dropped to 50% in March 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war.

IHG's room revenue growth slowed to 3.5% in Q2 2026, affected by a 19% drop in the Middle East during ongoing Iran conflict. Gains in the US and China partially offset these declines.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has affiliated with Atlantic Suites Hotel in Guyana, its first property in the country, with a $50 million expansion slated for 2028. The upgrade will create Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana with 240 rooms and expanded amenities.

American Express added 351 hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection programs in August 2026, expanding to over 3,400 properties in 116 countries. Eligible Platinum cardholders can use up to $600 annually in hotel statement credits for bookings in these programs.

Premier Inn operates 11 hotels across UAE and Qatar and is expanding in UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2026. Occupancy fell to 50% in March 2026 but improved to 78% by July amid regional recovery.