Hyatt has announced major growth among its luxury and lifestyle brands including Alila, Andaz, Hyatt Centric, Park Hyatt, and Thompson Hotels.

Oetker Collection has announced that The Woodward, a new hotel in the heart of Geneva, will be joining its exclusive portfolio this Spring.

Accor has revealed plans to join forces with Ennismore, owner of the Hoxton Hotels, to create what it claims will be the largest and fastest growing player in the lifestyle sector.