An enormous pyramid-shaped hotel which has stood half-built for decades in North Korea’s capital is on track to open its doors next year, Reto Wittwer, CEO of luxury international hotel chain Kempinski, said Thursday at a forum in Seoul.

A China-owned hospitality group is launching a new homegrown five-star hotel brand in Shanghai, reported Travel Daily Media Tuesday.

The Sofitel So Bangkok hotel last week unveiled a new executive lounge designed by legendary French couturier Christian Lacroix. This 30-story hotel is the Sofitel group’s second So design boutique property following the Sofitel So Mauritius.

The Four Seasons hotel brand continues its expansion in China with the opening of its first property in Beijing. The opening is scheduled for September 28.

Located in the Lingmahe area of the Central Business District, the Four Seasons Beijing will be the 88th property of the brand worldwide.

After the Tiffany, Dior and Bottega Veneta suites, the St. Regis Hotel is unveiling The Bentley Suite this fall in its New York location.

The theme suite will include décor touches reminiscent of designs by British carmaker Bentley Motors such as black leather tile floors and a sleigh bed made out of Bentley’s signature burled wood.

The Ritz-Carlton group will open its first Tunisian hotel in Sidi Bou Saïd (outskirts of Tunis) in 2014. The Ritz-Carlson Tunis Carthage will offer 129 suites, seven restaurants, a vast ballroom and a wellness center featuring a spa.