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Our programme is designed to highlight excellence within the sector by looking at a range of corporate activities including deals, business projects and company initiatives, both internal and in the community.

What is Business Expansion?

Business Expansion is one of our largest categories and looks at the core functions of business operations within the sector.

This consists of any projects that have expanded the company’s footprint in the sector, including: contract wins; launching in new territories; launching new product lines; the acquisition and expansion of facilities and real estate; acquisition of new machinery or other assets; improved logistics; partnerships; and significant staff increases.

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Ranking Categories

Hotel Companies: Brand Expansion

COMMENDED
AccorEurazeoWyndham Hotels & ResortsRadisson
AnantaraMarriott InternationalMinor HotelsShurooq
Choice HotelsFlynn PropertiesNobu HospitalitystayAPT Suites
BeulahHiltonNusasiriSteigenberger
WorldHotelsHost Hotels & ResortsPorsche DesignThe Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC)
HyattIHG Hotels & ResortsPSP Investments

In this category we recognise hotel companies that have increased their market share through the opening of hotels under new brands or in new markets and countries.


Hotel Launch (brand): Airport Hotels

COMMENDED
Al Khoory HotelsHoliday InnLe Méridien
AroraHPVA HOTELSPark Inn
Cambria HotelsHyatt RegencyRadisson
EVENJMK GroupTRIBE
Hilton Garden Inn

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new airport hotels during the research period. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Large Hotels

COMMENDED
AccorThompsonZiva
EnnismoreGrand HyattW Hotels

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury hotels during the research period with over 400 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Medium Hotels

COMMENDED
AndazInterContinentalRitz-CarltonThe Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
EDITIONKimptonRosewood Hotels & ResortsThompson
Four SeasonsLuxury CollectionShangri-LaVirgin Hotels
Hotel IndigoNH HotelSt. RegisW Hotels
Hotel Okura Shanghai SheshanOmni Hotels & ResortsTajWaldorf Astoria
Hyde HotelsPark Hyatt

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury hotels during the research period with between 200-399 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Small Hotels

COMMENDED
Cove BeachJumeirahLXR Hotels & ResortsSentry
FairmontJW MarriottMinor HotelsSeven Tides
FauchonKempinskiRitz-CarltonSt. Regis
Four SeasonsLuxury CollectionRosewood Hotels & ResortsThompson
InterContinental

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury hotels during the research period with less than 200 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Luxury: Resorts

COMMENDED
Cove BeachInterContinentalRitz-Carlton
FairmontJumeirahSeven Tides
Four SeasonsJW MarriottTaj
Grand HyattLuxury CollectionThompson
Hotel IndigoLXR Hotels & ResortsZiva
Hotel Okura Shanghai SheshanMinor Hotels

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new luxury resort hotels during the research period. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Large Hotels

COMMENDED
AroraHoliday InnRadisson Blu
Centara Hotels & ResortsHyatt RegencyRadisson Resort
Crowne PlazaMelia Hotels Internationalvoco
HiltonPark Inn

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale hotels during the research period with over 400 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Medium Hotels

COMMENDED
Al Khoory HotelsHiltonOkura GroupThompson
AvaniHyatt CentricPendryTrailbreak Partners
Cambria HotelsHyatt PlaceRadisson BluVirgin Hotels
CourtyardHyatt RegencyRadisson Collectionvoco
CycasHyde HotelsResidence InnW Hotels
DalataLe MéridienScarlett Hotel Group (SHG)Warner Bros
Four PointsMargaritavilleStaybridge SuitesWestin

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale hotels during the research period with between 200-399 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Small Hotels

COMMENDED
AlilaDoubleTreeKew GreenSeleQtions
Curio CollectionDubai InvestmentsOkura GroupSiamese Asset
Hard RockEVENMelia Hotels InternationalStaybridge Suites
Hotel IndigoHilton Garden InnNorthland PropertiesSwiss-Belhotel
Hyatt CentricKimptonRadisson BluVignette
AC Hotel Charlotte BallantyneLe MéridienRadisson CollectionVivanta
BrewDogHyatt HouseRadisson Individualsvoco
Cambria HotelsHyatt PlaceRadisson REDWanda Hotels & Resorts
Crowne PlazaIshraq HospitalityScandicWestin
Cycas

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale hotels during the research period with less than 200 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Upscale: Resorts

COMMENDED
AlilaDubai InvestmentsLe MéridienRadisson Resort
AvaniHiltonMelia Hotels InternationalSwiss-Belhotel
Cambria HotelsHilton Garden InnPendryvoco
Centara Hotels & ResortsHoliday InnRadisson BluW Hotels
CourtyardHotel IndigoRadisson IndividualsWarner Bros
Crowne PlazaHyatt Place

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new upscale and upper-upscale resort hotels during the research period. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Midscale: Large Hotels

COMMENDED
Holiday InnJMK GroupTRIBE

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new midscale and upper-midscale hotels during the research period with over 400 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Midscale: Medium Hotels

COMMENDED
Deutsche HospitalityHyatt PlacePark Inn
Fujita KankoHyatt RegencyPeachtree
Holiday InnLa QuintaYOTEL
HPVA HOTELS

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new midscale and upper-midscale hotels during the research period with between 200-399 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.


Hotel Launch (brand): Midscale: Small Hotels

COMMENDED
Atwell SuitesHotel EquitiesS Hotel Group
Deutsche HospitalityLa QuintaSt. Joe
Fairfield Inn & SuitesRadissonTrademark Collection
Holiday InnRamada EncoreYOTEL

In this category we recognise brands that have launched new midscale and upper-midscale hotels during the research period with less than 200 rooms. Please note that in all hotel launch categories we list brands not their parent companies.