1 Hotel Austin Opens in Texas’ Tallest Tower with 252 Rooms
1 Hotel Austin opened within the 74-story Waterline tower, Texas’ tallest building, offering 252 rooms and reflecting Austin's natural environment. The hotel includes three dining venues and wellness amenities focused on sustainability.
Minor Hotels Signs Avani+ Property in Hanoi, Vietnam
Minor Hotels signed a deal to introduce the Avani+ brand to Hanoi, Vietnam. This represents the group's strategic expansion in the Southeast Asian hotel sector.
Global Hotel Chains Plan 40+ New Hotels in Jaipur Over 5 Years
Global hotel chains are developing over 40 large hotels in Jaipur, with major brands like Grand Hyatt and Radisson Blu involved. Investment exceeds Rs 300 crore per project, aiming to leverage Jaipur's growing destination wedding market.
Minor Hotels Signs on to Operate Avani+ Hanoi in Vietnam
Minor Hotels has signed on to operate the Avani+ Hanoi hotel in the Vietnamese capital. This agreement expands the Avani brand's presence in the region.
1 Hotel Austin Opens in Texas’ Tallest Tower with 252 Rooms
1 Hotel Austin opened on September 17, 2026, in the 74-story Waterline tower, Texas’ tallest building. The 252-room hotel features eco-friendly design, wellness amenities, and local dining venues.
Beijing Opens Dual-Branded Marriott Marquis and Ritz-Carlton Hotels with 953 Rooms
The Beijing Beichen Marriott Marquis opened with 671 rooms in September 2026. The adjacent Beichen The Ritz-Carlton will add 282 rooms by year-end, forming a dual-luxury-branded hotel with 953 rooms total.
Jaipur Plans Over 40 Large Hotels Including Grand Hyatt by 2026
More than 40 large hotel properties are planned in Jaipur, with major developments along the Jaipur-Delhi highway expected to open within five years. International brands and investments over Rs 300 crore per project are driving a hospitality boom fueled by the destination wedding market.
Hyatt Unveils New Glamping Site in Santa Fe, Hilton Opens Canopy Deer Valley Hotel
Hyatt's Under Canvas launches first New Mexico glamping site in Santa Fe with new amenities, arriving April 2027. Hilton opens Canopy by Hilton Deer Valley with 180 rooms, while Wyndham Rewards revises award tiers effective Sept 15, 2026.
Over 40 Large Hotels Planned in Jaipur, Five to Open Within a Year
More than 40 large hotels are planned around Jaipur, with most operational within five years and investments exceeding Rs 300 crore each. Around 20 hotels will be built along the Jaipur-Delhi highway, featuring brands like Grand Hyatt, JW Marriott, and Radisson Blu.
1 Hotel Austin Opens with 252 Rooms in Texas’ Tallest Tower
1 Hotel Austin opened on September 17, 2026, in the 74-story Waterline tower, Texas’ tallest building. The 252-room hotel features sustainability-driven design, wellness amenities, and dining by James Beard nominee Chef Johnny Curiel.
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