Australia
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach unveiled the final phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation in late April. The 198-room hotel offers ocean views and a design inspired by the coastal luxury of Sydney’s eastern shoreline. The property recently revealed its new pool deck featuring private cabanas and sun lounges. The hotel also offers an ocean-facing infinity pool and terrace, 24-hour fitness center, Club InterContinental lounge and pickleball courts.
In May, the IHG hotel introduced Èliva Spa, an immersive and personal approach to wellbeing that looks past the traditional spa model. Guests are offered sensory-rich spaces such as mineral pools, infrared and salt saunas, cold plunge baths and a crystal steam room. The spa’s treatments feature a blend of contemporary techniques and nature-led therapies used to restore balance, clarity and energy. Hotel guests are also invited to experience Coogee through a guided journey by a local guide that includes snorkeling along the underwater nature trail at Gordons Bay.
Located 20 minutes from Sydney airport, the property offers more than 10,000 square feet of meeting space. The Grand Ballroom is the largest space available, offering 3,875 square feet of space for up to 300 guests.
Taiwan
Signia by Hilton Tainan will debut in July, marking the brand’s first location in the Asia-Pacific region. The 344-room hotel will be located in Taiwan’s oldest city, making the property a destination for rich cultural heritage and vibrant food. The property will feature the brand’s premier Club Signia Lounge, wellness offerings, a fully equipped fitness center, pool, all-day restaurant, specialty restaurant, spa and lobby lounge.
The Signia will feature nearly 20,000 square feet of meeting space equipped with modern technology. This property is part of Signia by Hilton’s initiative to double the brand’s portfolio by 2028 and grow its momentum with new-builds around the world. The brand has tripled its room count since opening its first property in 2021.
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The Netherlands
Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp opened at the end of March. The 281-room hotel’s Scandinavian-inspired design blends comfort and convenience, with its location being less than five miles from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and 8.5 miles from the Van Gogh Museum. Other design elements include natural wood textures, calming blue-green tones and expansive windows that allow natural daylight to fill the space.
The property offers two dining options: Cloud Nine, which serves international cuisine; and Hangar Bar, which was designed as a cozy social space for informal meetings and drinks. The hotel also offers six flexible meeting rooms and more than 3,000 square feet of space for up to 240 guests.
‘Exactly Like Nothing Else’
Autograph Collection Hotels by Mariott International debuted in India with the opening of the 176-room Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection. Autograph Collection Hotels tell a unique story “Exactly Like Nothing Else,” and this property’s story is inspired by the elegance of the royal courts, featuring royal drapes and regal portraits.
The hotel also serves as a living museum and is the home to an extensive art and artifacts collection. The property offers four distinct dining options—The Cake Factory, The Polo Bar, The Frontier Mail and Colonel Saab—as well as a spa, gymnasium, outdoor pool, relaxation spaces, recreational facilities and outdoor activities such as ziplining, pickleball and rock climbing.
Meetings and events offerings include more than 300,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space. Of the hotel’s 13 spaces, the largest is the Rani Ka Bagh which is suitable for 1,000 attendees. Other versatile meeting spaces include a lounge, ballroom and open lawn.
