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Anantara opens first African safari property in Zambia
The 13-key Kafue River camp combines off-grid operations, conservation-focused safaris and in-room wellness, with an opening package starting at USD 6,289 per room per night.
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West Coast Sourdough sues Cali Rays seeking more than $15 million
The franchisor alleges former locations switched brands while agreements remained in force, and accuses defendants of misusing confidential information and recruiting franchisees away from its network.
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Freddy's opens 600th restaurant with Beaufort endcap format
The South Carolina opening highlights Freddy's move towards more flexible restaurant formats as it recruits franchisees for domestic and international expansion.
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Domino's Pizza China adds 84 stores as same-store sales lag
Master franchisee DPC Dash expanded into 12 additional cities in the third quarter of 2026, but lower average transaction prices kept same-store sales growth negative.
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Bitty & Beau's Coffee seeks US franchisees as Cruiser fleet grows
The coffee company has eight mobile units operating and eight more in production as it recruits franchise owners for a model centred on employment for people with disabilities.
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Hilton signs 600-room Bengaluru airport development with Kalyani Group
Conrad Bengaluru Airport and Hilton Bengaluru Airport are expected to open in 2030, extending Hilton’s partnership with Kalyani Group in its largest Indian market by hotel count.
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Tempo by Hilton signs German debut at MUNICH ARENA for 2029
The 199-room hotel will open alongside MUNICH ARENA under a management agreement with Munich Airport subsidiary Allresto, extending Tempo by Hilton’s European presence.
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DoubleTree by Hilton makes Singapore debut at Robertson Quay
The 344-room riverside property adds seven meeting rooms and two dining concepts to Hilton’s Singapore portfolio, with facilities targeting business travellers, leisure guests and local diners.
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Hilton signs first Motto hotel in Japan for 2029 Kyoto opening
The 108-room hotel, developed with Heiwa Real Estate and managed by Hilton, will introduce Motto to Japan and help expand Hilton’s Kyoto portfolio to seven properties.
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Hilton sets out luxury brand debuts and hotel openings for late 2026
Hilton’s latest opening schedule includes NoMad’s Asia Pacific debut, new luxury hotels in Malaysia and an Indianapolis convention property, alongside a $25 million Conrad renovation.
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Hilton’s Tapestry Collection enters Central America with Montara Hotel
The 97-room mountain property in Heredia, Costa Rica, adds wellness, dining and events facilities to Hilton’s expanding lifestyle presence in the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Hilton opens NoMad Singapore bookings ahead of Asia Pacific debut
The Orchard Road hotel, developed with UOL Group, will bring 173 rooms and suites, new dining venues and a Singapore-focused art collection to NoMad’s first Asia Pacific property.
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Hilton signs Madrid franchise for Outset Collection’s EMEA debut
A franchise agreement with Arte Hoteles will bring the recently launched collection to Madrid, with the 45-room Casa Verbena expected to open in late 2026.
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Hilton signs London Bridge Hotel for Tapestry Collection debut
A franchise agreement with Gama Holdings will bring Tapestry Collection to London, with the 153-room hotel expected to join in early 2028 following a transformation costing more than £12 million.
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Hilton signs 100-room DoubleTree hotel in Parramatta
The franchised hotel will be developed by Deicorp Group and operated by Trilogy Hotels, marking Hilton’s entry into Parramatta when it opens in Q4 2028.
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Hilton signs first Batam hotel for 2028 opening
The 199-room Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will be developed by PT. Sabang Raya Investama as Hilton expands its Indonesian presence.
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Hilton opens second Motto hotel in Mexico in Guadalajara
Grupo Megaterra’s 154-room hotel occupies a restored Art Deco building in Guadalajara’s historic centre, adding to Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio in Mexico.
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Hilton signs Maravé Manuel Antonio for LXR debut in Costa Rica
The resort, expected to open in 2029, will combine hotel accommodation with Latin America’s first LXR Residences as Hilton expands its regional luxury portfolio.
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Hilton signs first Zimbabwe hotel with Terrace Africa
Hilton Garden Inn Harare Highlands is expected to open in early 2029, bringing 140 rooms and suites to Terrace Africa’s mixed-use development in the capital.
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Hilton signs first Rajkot hotel with DoubleTree opening set for 2030
Developed with Sanjayraj and Co., the planned 145-room DoubleTree will extend Hilton’s Gujarat network and target business travel, conferences, weddings and social events.
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Hilton opens first Tapestry Collection hotel in Vietnam
The 174-room NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An brings Hilton’s independent hotel collection to Vietnam, with Dat Phuong Group developing the riverside property.
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Hilton signs Ashbourne hotel for DoubleTree’s Republic of Ireland debut
The 156-room conversion is expected to open in early 2027, adding to Hilton’s Irish expansion following the European launch of Home2 Suites in Dublin.
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Hilton opens first South East Asian Canopy hotel in Bangkok
The 174-room Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit introduces the brand to South East Asia, with four dining venues, locally focused guest experiences and a retail partnership with Thai lifestyle brand LalaLove.
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Hilton signs three lifestyle hotels in Thailand and the Maldives
The agreements bring Curio Collection to Phuket and Tapestry Collection to Chiang Mai and the Maldives, supporting Hilton’s ambition to exceed 250 luxury and lifestyle hotels across Asia Pacific.
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Hilton opens fourth LivSmart Studios hotel in Pensacola
Owned by 3H Group and managed by LBA Hospitality, the Florida property expands Hilton’s long-stay brand as the partners prepare another opening in Huntsville.
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Hilton opens first Curio Collection hotel in India in Bengaluru
The 221-key Slohh by Roach in Whitefield marks Curio Collection’s South Asia debut and Hilton’s entry into India’s lifestyle hotel segment.
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Hilton signs first Thessaloniki hotel for 2029 opening
The 184-room Hilton Thessaloniki will be managed by Hilton under an agreement with DIMAND and form part of the redevelopment of the former FIX brewery site.
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Hilton signs first Home2 Suites hotel in Spain for Madrid
The 215-suite Madrid Retiro property is expected to open in 2028 under a franchise agreement with Santander Asset Management, with Panoram managing the hotel and IBOSA developing it.
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Hilton enters Northern Thailand with Kahavadi Chiang Rai opening
The 167-room Curio Collection hotel adds a Northern Thailand location to Hilton’s portfolio, with three dining venues, a spa and six spaces for meetings and events.
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Hilton opens bookings for Waldorf Astoria’s Malaysia debut
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is taking reservations ahead of its 30 October 2026 opening, with 268 suites, chef collaborations and an introductory Hilton Honors offer.
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NoMad Hilton Singapore sets late 2026 Asia Pacific debut
Hilton has outlined dining concepts and senior appointments for NoMad’s first Asia Pacific hotel, with the Orchard Road property scheduled to open in late 2026.
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Hilton opens 251-room Burau Bay resort in Langkawi
The beachfront opening expands Hilton’s flagship presence in Malaysia, with dining, wellness and events facilities ahead of planned Waldorf Astoria and Conrad openings in Kuala Lumpur.
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Hilton sets out Q3 2026 openings as Spark enters Asia Pacific
India leads Hilton’s latest opening programme across five brands, with Spark’s regional launch linked to a 150-hotel agreement and further debuts planned in Japan, Thailand and Europe.
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