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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) celebrated the grand opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville, marking a significant milestone in the upper-midscale extended brand’s expanding pipeline. This opening further strengthens Hyatt’s strategic collaboration with 3H Group, the same developer behind the first-ever Hyatt Studios property, which opened in Mobile, Alabama, earlier this year. Hyatt Studios Huntsville brings a modern approach to extended stay to one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing cities, offering studio apartment-style suites with spacious, well-equipped kitchens, inviting lounge areas, and flexible workspaces.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will further expand its lifestyle presence in Türkiye this month with the opening of Canopy by Hilton Izmir Bomonti, the brand’s second property in the country and a new design-led destination within the Mahall Bomonti complex.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with the Yb Group for the development of Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC. Scheduled to open in Q1 2028, the upcoming hotel marks a relevant addition to IHG’s essentials offerings in Mumbai, further reinforcing the company’s growth strategy to grow in high demand and potential markets across India.

Atari Hotels and Intersection Development are creating a new frontier of experiential entertainment. Construction on the long-anticipated Phoenix flagship, located at 840 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix on an acre-plus site, is slated to begin in late 2026.

Scheduled to open in April 2026 in Charleston’s historic district, Live Oak Charleston will introduce a wellness-forward expression of Lowcountry hospitality as South Carolina’s first and only Tribute Portfolio hotel. The 120-room boutique property will blend simple, modern design with an authentic sense of place, offering guests a serene retreat rooted in Charleston’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Marriott International, Inc. and V&A Waterfront Holdings today announced a signed agreement to open The Cape Town EDITION within the V&A Waterfront in 2026. This milestone agreement is anticipated to mark the debut of EDITION Hotels in Africa, bringing its signature taste-making design, innovation, and consistent, excellent service to Cape Town.