Latest news: Sonesta-Aken to Colombia; OTH adds in Baltimore; Pan Am Hotels launch

Sonesta-Aken expands to Colombia. Sonesta International Hotels Corp. has added a Colombian hotel to its distribution channels as part of its strategic alliance with Aken Hotels & Resorts (AKEN). Effective immediately, the 24-key Bio Habitat Hotel, Aken Soul Collection, in Armenia, Colombia, becomes the eighth Colombian property within the Sonesta portfolio. The hotel is surrounded by more than 16,000 square meters of native forest and is located at the highest point overlooking the valley.

OTH adds in Baltimore. Williamsburg, Virginia-based owner-operator OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH) has added the 170-key DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North – Pikesville to its management portfolio. It is the fifth DoubleTree by Hilton property to join OTH, which also manages brand-affiliated properties in Florida, Maryland and Pennsylvania. OTH has a portfolio of 20 hotels and 38 restaurants.

JP launching Pan Am Hotels. Wien, Austria-based JP Hospitality is launching Pan Am Hotels, a new international airport hotel brand, which it said was inspired by the golden age of travel. With Pan Am Hotels, JP Hospitality is also taking on the role of operator for the first time. The first Pan Am Hotels will open at European airports in 2028 and the company said it already has a comprehensive pipeline of suitable airport assets.

Prism names COO. Oyo’s parent firm, Prism, has restructured its leadership team with the elevation of Ankit Tandon as COO of Prism and CEO, Europe, and Varun Jain being appointed as COO Asia at Prism. In his expanded role, Tandom will oversee business performance and operations for Prism worldwide, including brands such as Belvilla, DanCenter, Sunday Hotels and others. Tandon is currently the CEO of Oyo Vacation Homes, while Jain is presently the COO India, Prism.

Ritz debuts in Fiji. Marriott International is partnering with Luxurious Resort (Fiji) Pte Ltd. for a new-build hotel on the Coral Coast of Fiji. The 249-key Ritz-Carlton Fiji, located at Namuka Bay, is expected to open in 2030 and will occupy a 28-hectare beachfront site. The property will include 166 guest rooms and 83 villas.

Hyatt adds in India. Hyatt Hotels Corp. has entered into a management agreement with Miraj, India-based Shah Lagoo Properties for the 115-key Hyatt Place Kolhapur Sangli in India. The hotel will be a part of SL Highstreet, a mixed-use development, featuring office spaces and upscale retail.