Hotel News

Premier Inn operates 11 properties in the Middle East with occupancy falling to 50% in March 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war and recovering to 78% by July. The brand is expanding its hotel portfolio in the UAE and Saudi Arabia amid stronger demand for mid-market hotels.

Hyatt Hotels partners with Atlantic Suites Hotel, the first Hyatt-affiliated property in Guyana, announcing a $50 million redevelopment. The transformation into Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana will complete in 2028, expanding accommodations and amenities.

American Express Travel added 351 new hotels to its Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, expanding the portfolio to over 3,400 hotels in 116 countries. The expansion offers broader access to premium properties and enhanced benefits for eligible cardholders.

Premier Inn operates 11 hotels across the UAE and Qatar, with occupancy falling to 50% in March 2026 due to the U.S.-Iran war before rebounding to 78% by July. The brand is expanding in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, reflecting sustained demand for mid-market hotels despite regional volatility.

Atlantic Suites Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, has become Hyatt's first affiliated hotel in the country as of August 13, 2026. A $50 million expansion will link the current hotel with a new tower to form the Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana by 2028.

Intercontinental Hotels Group reported a 4.1% rise in global RevPAR for H1 2026, with US and China growth offset by a 19% slump in the Middle East due to conflict. Management expects demand growth in other regions to compensate for ongoing Middle East disruptions.

Hyatt has affiliated Atlantic Suites Hotel as its first property in Guyana, announced on August 13, 2026. A $50 million development will expand the property into Hyatt Regency Georgetown Guyana by 2028.

UNICO Hotel Collection is now accepting reservations for its first Jamaican resort, UNICO 18˚77˚ Montego Bay, opening March 1, 2027. The adults-only, all-inclusive resort features 451 rooms, nine dining venues, and the largest spa in the brand's portfolio.

Marriott International opened its first flagship Marriott Hotels property in Kampala, Uganda in June 2026, adding 277 rooms and suites. The hotel signals confidence in Uganda’s tourism recovery and growing business demand.

Lemon Tree Hotels plans international expansion into the UAE, Thailand, and Maldives, announced August 10, 2026. The move targets Indian travelers within three hours flight and leverages a 2.5 million-member loyalty program.