A strong start to summer: TUI Hotels & Resorts expands with new hotels and upcoming projects
Seven new openings across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean
A new hotel on the Han River in Vietnam is set to open in August
Global expansion of the TUI Suneo brand
TUI Hotels & Resorts has made a strong start to the summer expanding its global portfolio with seven hotel new openings across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean (see full list below). From premium beachfront resorts in the Mediterranean to leisure hotels in culturally rich urban destinations, the latest additions reflect the diversity of the Group’s brands and its continued focus on experience‑led hospitality.
Marco Ciomperlik, COO TUI Group, says: “Expanding our hotel portfolio in both established and new destinations underline the strength of our integrated business model. Together with our strong partners, we support sustainable growth and create attractive holiday experiences for our guests worldwide.”
The next opening is scheduled for August, when TUI Blue Han River in Vietnam will join the portfolio. The hotel features 125 rooms and offers an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop restaurant as well as a bar with a panoramic view over the iconic Han River. Several promising new projects are also underway, including Riu Palace Phuket, marking the brand’s debut in Thailand and The Mora Singapore, the brand’s first hotel in Asia. At the same time, TUI Suneo which offers excellent value for money continues to expand globally. Artur Gerber, CEO TUI Hotels & Resorts, says: “With new project signings across key markets, we are expanding our reach to attract new customer segments and unlock additional growth opportunities for our trusted leisure hotel brands.”
TUI Hotels & Resorts announces eight upcoming hotels for its brand TUI Suneo. Opening this summer, TUI Suneo Danang in Vietnam will join the portfolio. In Cambodia, TUI Suneo will celebrate its debut in 2026 with the opening of TUI Suneo Olympia Phnom Penh. The brand will also be introduced in Malaysia for the first time: TUI Suneo Mont Kiara and TUI Suneo Langkawi are scheduled to open its doors in 2027. At the same time, the brand continues to grow in China, where the 250-room TUI Suneo Qinzhou will open in summer 2027. Europe is also contributing to the brand’s expansion, with new projects signed for TUI Suneo Compass in Varna, Bulgaria, TUI Suneo Torre de Sevilla in Spain and TUI Suneo Side in Türkiye, all planned to open in 2027.
Guests worldwide can already choose from more than 460 TUI Hotels & Resorts, all of which stand for quality, hospitality and unique holiday experiences.
Akra Didim Resort & Spa joined TUI Group’s portfolio in April 2026, welcoming guests year-round to Türkiye’s Aegean coast. Located in Didim, the 359-room resort combines culinary excellence, wellness, and sport, with facilities including tennis, padel and pickleball, as well as the Sarnıç Spa & Wellness Centre offering traditional and modern therapies. Sustainability has been embedded from the start. A circular construction approach saw around 260,000 m³ of materials reused on site. During development, approximately 4,500 trees were carefully relocated, with around 4,300 replanted after completion. Further measures include a 1.4 MWp solar PV system and heat pump technology to support heating, cooling and hot water with low energy use.
Ocean House Costa del Sol by Grupotel is situated on the fine-sandy Playa de la Carihuela in Torremolinos and features 373 modern suites. Guests staying in the premium rooms have access to the panoramic roof terrace with an exclusive bar and pool. In the buffet restaurant, holidaymakers can enjoy international dishes made mainly from seasonal and regional produce, whilst the restaurant ‘Oh Beach’ serves Andalusian specialities.
TUI Blue Yaramar in Spain joined the Group’s portfolio in May 2026 as an adults‑only hotel with 224 rooms, located directly on Fuengirola’s beachfront promenade on the Costa del Sol. The newly refurbished property features an ocean‑view pool, two restaurants and three bars, a gym with group fitness classes, and a diverse entertainment programme including live music and themed evenings.
TUI Blue Paro Taktsang in Bhutan, opened on 16 May 2026:
TUI Blue Paro Taktsang marks TUI Hotels & Resorts’ entry into Bhutan, aligning with the Group’s experience‑led and sustainability‑focused hospitality strategy. Inspired by traditional Bhutanese architecture, the upscale resort in Paro offers 34 Junior Suites and Suites, wellness facilities, curated TUI Blue Experiences and regional dining, while supporting responsible tourism close to key cultural landmarks such as Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
This beachfront, newly built all-inclusive resort features 220 modern suites along the island’s renowned Platinum Coast, designed for discerning travelers seeking a more mindful, culturally inspired escape. Guests can enjoy a curated selection of dining and bar experiences, including specialty restaurants, rooftop venues, a café and pastry shop, alongside The Royal Spa, Moddo Fitness by Royalton FIT, multiple pools, and thoughtfully designed spaces that reflect the creativity, culture, and rhythm of Barbados.
TUI Blue Maviss is a newly built resort with 505 rooms, located on Türkiye’s southern Mediterranean coast in Belek, a destination known for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Designed with families in mind, the hotel features three à la carte restaurants, swim‑up rooms, a TUI Kids Club, and direct access to wide beaches and nearby thermal bath experiences.
Located in Shanghai, this hotel offers a premium location in a historic building near People’s Square and popular attractions like Nanjing Pedestrian Road and Yuyuan Garden. The hotel has 103 rooms offering various room types and has two restaurants serving Cantonese, local Shanghainese and Japanese cuisine.
About TUI Group
The TUI Group is a leading global tourism group. The group is headquartered in Germany. TUI shares are listed on the MDAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and on the regulated market of the Lower Saxony Stock Exchange in Hanover. The TUI Group offers its more than 34.7 million customers integrated services from a single source and covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. The Group owns more than 460 hotels and resorts with premium brands such as RIU, TUI Blue, and Robinson, as well as 18 cruise ships, ranging from the luxury class MS Europa and MS Europa 2 and the HANSEATIC class expedition ships to the Mein Schiff fleet of TUI Cruises and cruise ships at Marella Cruises in the UK. The group also includes leading European tour operator brands and online marketing platforms, for example for hotel-only or flight-only offers, five airlines with 125 modern medium- and long-haul aircraft, and around 1,200 travel agencies. In addition to expanding its core business with hotels and cruises through successful joint ventures and activities in holiday destinations, TUI is increasingly focusing on the expansion of digital platforms. The group is transforming itself into a global tourism platform company.
Global responsibility for sustainable economic, environmental, and social action is at the heart of our corporate culture. The TUI Care Foundation, initiated by TUI, focuses on the positive effects of tourism, education and training, and the strengthening of environmental and social standards with projects in 30 countries. In this way, it supports the development of holiday destinations. The globally active TUI Care Foundation initiates projects that create new opportunities for the next generation.
