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🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) celebrated the grand opening of Hyatt Studios Huntsville, Alabama, marking its second property with 3H Group, following Mobile's earlier launch. Situated near Redstone Arsenal and local attractions, the hotel offers 120 studio suites with full kitchens, a 24/7 market, free breakfast, and EV charging. The property features a 623-square-foot meeting room. In 2026, 3H Group plans to debut a Caption by Hyatt in Chattanooga, expanding its southern U.S. presence.

🏨 Hilton expands in Türkiye with Canopy by Hilton Izmir Bomonti, opening this month in the Mahall Bomonti complex. This 191-room hotel showcases Aegean-inspired design. By 2025, Hilton plans four new lifestyle properties in Türkiye and nine more in development, including its first cave hotel in Cappadocia. Hilton's lifestyle segment accounts for 20% of its pipeline, with 400+ hotels operating globally. The brand's European expansion includes locations in Spain, Italy, and Croatia.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a franchise agreement with Yb Group to develop Holiday Inn Express Mumbai BKC, set to open in Q1 2028. Located near Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai's commercial hub, it aims to attract business and leisure travelers. IHG operates 51 hotels in India, with a pipeline of 80 more in the next 3-5 years. Holiday Inn Express, IHG's fastest-growing brand, boasts over 3,200 hotels globally.

🏖 Atari Hotels and Intersection Development plan to start construction in late 2026 on a new entertainment hub at 840 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The building will include over 90,000 sq ft of space, featuring a 20,000 sq ft concert center, a 10,000 sq ft esports venue, 19 suites, and 72 rooms. The project design incorporates nostalgic gaming elements and offers a unique equity investment opportunity with a $500 minimum investment for exclusive experiences.

🌴 Scheduled for April 2026, Live Oak Charleston will open in the historic district as South Carolina's inaugural Tribute Portfolio hotel. This 120-room boutique property embraces wellness with a fitness center, luxury spa, and mindfulness programming. Terra, the hotel's signature restaurant, offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu using locally sourced ingredients. Additional features include a second-floor pool lounge and Bloo, a poolside venue with Asian and Middle Eastern culinary influences. Located at 425 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403.

🏨 Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings plan to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront in 2026. Located in Cape Town, this hotel will feature 142 guest rooms, a rooftop bar, a spa, and six private residences. Designed by Neri & Hu and StudioMAS, it will blend contemporary luxury with local character. Positioned at Granger Bay, the property will offer views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, enhancing access to Cape Town's top attractions.