Latest news: Possible deal in Manhattan; Spark debuts in CALA; big Wyndham India deal

Cain nears deal for Manhattan hotel. London-based Cain International is nearing a deal to acquire the 391-key Dominick Hotel (formerly the Trump SoHo) in Manhattan from Los Angeles-based CIM Group for over $175 million, according to multiple reports. CIM acquired the property through foreclosure in 2014. If the deal closes, Cain plans to reposition the property.

Hilton to debut Spark in CALA. Hilton is partnering with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Ponce Resorts on the 120-key Spark by Hilton Ponce, marking the upcoming debut of the brand in the Caribbean and Latin America. The hotel is scheduled to open in late 2025, and HI Development P.R. Corp. will manage the property. Hilton has approximately 290 operating in the CALA region, with over 145 in its pipeline.

Wyndham adding 60 hotels in Asia. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has formed a strategic alliance with Haryana, India-based Cygnett Hotels & Resorts that will introduce its La Quinta by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels brands to the country. It is expected to add more than 60 hotels across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal over the next 10 years. As part of the deal, Wyndham and Cygnett have signed an exclusive 10-year development agreement with plans to open over 50 hotels. This will include a mix of new builds and conversions with the first locations expected to open by the end of 2026. Wyndham and Cygnett will also introduce Registry Collection Hotels in India through a non-exclusive 10-year development agreement for 10 hotels. Hotels will be co-branded under Anamore, Cygnett’s newly launched, luxury brand, with the first hotel expected to open as early as 2026.

Four Seasons adds in Spain. Four Seasons is opening its third hotel in Spain with the 60-key Four Seasons Seville. Four Seasons has chosen Seville to open its third hotel in Spain, after Madrid and Majorca. The hotel will be located in the historic Generali building, represents an investment of more than €80 million and will be completed by the end of 2027.

Coury adds 2. Dallas-based Coury Hospitality has added the 163-key Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida, and the 181-key Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle in Alexandria, Virginia, to its management portfolio. The hotels are owned by affiliates of Newport Beach, California-based T2 Hospitality.

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed. The historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim in Arizona was destroyed by a wildfire that began on July 4. The lodge, which opened in 1937, was the only hotel located inside the national park. The fire had burned between 50 and 80 structures, according to park officials.

First voco in Ireland. IHG Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Nhance to introduce its voco brand to Ireland with the opening of the 50-key voco The Club - Dublin Gateway. The converted hotel will be fully rebranded by the end of summer 2025 and will add to IHG’s portfolio in Ireland, which now stands at 10 open and pipeline properties.

First Kimpton in Indonesia. IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with PT Mustika Adiperkasa and GHS K.K to introduce the first Kimpton in Indonesia. The 101-key Kimpton Bali Ubud is scheduled to open its doors in early 2026. IHG has 31 operating hotels and a further 11 in the pipeline in Indonesia.

BWH adds in Egypt. BWH Hotels is partnering with Giza, Egypt-based El Gamal Group to launch a new hotel project under the Best Western Plus brand in Al Haram, Egypt. The 100-key hotel will be located directly in front of the Grand Egyptian Museum.