Singapore — Hilton Singapore Orchard has opened as the company’s largest hotel in the Asia-Pacific region. Located at the heart of Orchard Road, the 1,080-room property offers more than 25,000 square feet of event space. There are 294 Confirmed Connecting Rooms that can be instantly confirmed at the time of reservation, enabling large groups to seamlessly book a suitable option for their stay.

For guests staying on executive floors, the hotel has one of the largest executive lounges in Singapore.

Melbourne, Australia — The 312-room Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins has opened. The hotel offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Rooms feature study nooks, walk-in showers and an “Express Recharge” zone designed to foster a restful night.

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Bethesda, Md. — Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ has opened, the company’s 8,000th property. The hotel has a large fitness center, a library, three food-and-drink outlets and nearly 8,000 square feet of meeting space. An M Club is open 24/7, offering food and beverages and serving as an exclusive space for Marriott Bonvoy Elite and Club members.

Trujillo, Peru — The DoubleTree by Hilton Trujillo has opened, the first Hilton-branded hotel in the city and the eighth for the company in Peru. Located 20 minutes from the airport, the hotel has 147 rooms, including 20 suites. There are several restaurants and nearly 800 square feet of meeting space.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — The 220-room Shangri-La Jeddah has opened with three restaurants, extensive wellness facilities, 10,333 square feet of event space and a 75-foot outdoor pool. Situated in the Burj Assila, the city’s tallest building, the property has 148 guest rooms, 55 suites and 17 serviced apartments.

Cairo — Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan has opened, the first for the brand in Egypt. The 178-room property offers three restaurants, fitness center, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and almost 17,000 square feet of meeting space.

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Dublin — Synergy@The Pines, a serviced apartment property, has opened directly across from Dublin’s embassy belt and a 10-minute walk from two train stations. The building features one-bedroom apartments, each of which offers a customizable ergonomic workstation, dishwasher, washer/dryer, flat-screen Smart TV and balcony.