Latest news: Fortress eyes UK chains; Davidson adds execs; Crescent adds in Arizona

Fortress eyes UK investments. New York City-based Fortress Investment Group is considering the acquisition of two British hotel chains, according to a report in Sky News. The investment firm is amongst the parties considering offers for Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, which Singapore-based Frasers Hospitality Group currently owns. Frasers acquired the hotel chains from KSL Capital Partners in 2013 for a reported £363 million.

Davidson names 2 new execs. Atlanta-based Davidson Hospitality Group has named Nick Gregory executive vice president of operations for Pivot, its lifestyle operating vertical, while Paul Eckert has been promoted to executive vice president of operations and business intelligence. Gregory most recently served as senior vice president of strategic operations for the company.

Crescent adds in Arizona. Fairfax, Virginia-based Crescent Hotels & Resorts is opening The Remi Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, the first Autograph Collection property in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 161-key hotel features several F&B outlets. Crescent operates over 120 properties in the U.S. and Canada.

Rebel adds in California. New York City-based Rebel Hotel Co. has added the 136-key Domain Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, California, to its management portfolio.

Accor adds 3 in Italy. Accor is partnering with Roma, Italy-based AG Group to sign three properties in Italy to its Emblems Collection that will join the luxury brand in 2026. The 38-key Palazzo Sozzini Malavolti, part of the Emblems Collection, will open its doors in Siena by mid-2026. The 51-key Relais San Clemente, Emblems Collection in Umbria and the 60-key Masseria Furnirussi, Emblems Collection in Apulia will also open in mid-2026. This brings the number of Emblem properties in Italy to four.

Jo&Joe adds in Budapest. Ennismore’s Jo&Joe brand is adding a new location in Budapest, Hungary, which is set to open in August. The hybrid ’open house,’ which is both a hotel and a social space, has 91 rooms.

First JdV in Southeast Asia. Hyatt Hotels Corp. has opened the Kleo Seminyak in Bali, the first JdV by Hyatt property in Southeast Asia. The hotel features 60 rooms and several F&B, including a rooftop bar.