Latest news: HHP acquires in South Carolina; first Hyatt in Chattanooga; London asset sells

HHP acquires in Greenville. New York City-based Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP) has acquired the 200-key Westin Poinsett in Greenville, South Carolina. The transaction marks the company’s 19th hotel acquisition and its third this year. Built in 1925 and included on the National Register of Historic Places and the Historic Hotels of America registry, the 11-story hotel has several F&B outlets and nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Norwalk, Connecticut-based HEI Hotels & Resorts will manage the hotel.

First Hyatt in Chattanooga. Chattanooga, Tennessee-based 3H Group Inc. is opening the 123-key Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown, the city's first Hyatt property. The hotel will be operated by Dothan, Alabama-based LBA Hospitality.

London Radisson Blu sells. London-based CLI Dartiver has acquired the 127-key Radisson Blu Hotel, London Leicester Square, from an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group for an estimated £120 million ($159 million). CBRE helped broker the deal.

New Vero Beach hotel. Deerfield Beach, Florida-based Diversified Realty Development Co. is developing a new TownePlace Suites by Marriott near the Vero Beach Regional Airport in Florida, with construction expected to begin by summer. The project will be built on 4.7 acres of city-owned airport property across from the Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

Garner debuts in China. IHG Hotels & Resorts has debuted Garner hotels in Greater China, its 14th brand in the country, with the Garner Beijing 798 Art District. Multiple projects have already been signed in other locations, including Shanghai Lujiazui, Chongqing Jiefangbei and Hangzhou West Lake. Since its global launch in 2023, Garner has expanded rapidly, with more than 100 hotels now open worldwide.

Series debuts in Japan. Marriott has partnered with Tokyo-based EastGate Hospitality to debut its Series by Marriott collection brand in Japan with the opening of the 256-key Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, Series by Marriott. Following the global debut of Series in India last year, Marriott said this opening represents an important milestone for the brand’s expansion in Asia Pacific.

10-hotel deal in Ethiopia. Dubai-based The First Group Hospitality and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-based Midroc Investment Group have signed a master agreement to develop and operate 10 properties across Ethiopia, marking a significant growth of internationally branded hospitality assets in the East African country. The portfolio includes independent and Marriott-branded franchised properties in urban and gateway destinations, including Addis Ababa, Hawassa, Bahir Dar, Jimma, Langano and Danbi. In total, the hotels are expected to deliver approximately 1,140 keys, with openings scheduled between 2026 and 2031. The agreement aligns with The First Group Hospitality’s strategy to expand its third-party and white-label management platform in Africa.

JV in Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand-based Centara Hotels & Resorts, has formed a strategic joint venture with PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR) to launch a new budget hotel brand. Through this partnership, Centara and OR will develop a network of budget hotels located adjacent to PTT Station service complexes. The first phase of the project will see the development of six budget hotels across Thailand, with openings planned between 2027 and 2028. The properties will be located in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Phuket, Chon Buri and Songkhla.

Radisson surpasses 100 hotels in Africa. Radisson Hotel Group has reached a significant milestone in Africa, with more than 100 hotels across the continent in operation and under development. The company has signed over 15 new hotels totaling roughly 2,500 rooms in the last 12 months, including new-market entries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe. Over the past five years, Radisson and Radisson Blu have ranked among the most signed brands in Africa, with one of the highest cumulative opening rates. Priority growth markets remain Morocco, South Africa and Nigeria, where Radisson is deepening its presence and widening its brand distribution.

Swiss-Belhotel expands in Indonesia. Swiss-Belhotel International has announced a series of new hotel management contract signings in the first quarter of 2026, accelerating its expansion plans in Indonesia. Key cities identified for expansion include Bali, Batam, Bengkulu, Central Kalimantan, Lampung, Semarang, Tangerang and Yogyakarta. The portfolio spans several market segments: luxury and upper-upscale brands, including MĀUA by Swiss-Belhotel and Grand Swiss-Belhotel; midscale Swiss-Belinn and Swiss-Belcourt properties; and economy offerings through Swiss-Belhotel Express. The company aims to surpass 530 operating properties worldwide by 2033. Alongside continued growth in Indonesia, the group is also expanding further into Australasia, Africa, China, Malaysia, the Middle East and Vietnam. It has over 120 hotels and projects in Indonesia and more than 165 properties across 20 countries worldwide.

Partnership in West Cairo. Triumph Hotels Management and real estate developer M|A Group have formed a strategic partnership to develop the hotel-apartment project, Triumph Pyramids Hotel, in West Cairo, Egypt.