Denis Stackeusky

🏨 Hilton has launched Spark by Hilton Ponce, its first Spark hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, located in Puerto Rico's second-largest city, Ponce. The 120-room hotel, owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., offers complimentary breakfast, free parking, and event space for up to 120 people. It is situated three miles from Mercedita International Airport. Spark by Hilton has over 200 hotels globally and plans to double its presence in Puerto Rico within four years.

🏨 The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino completed a renovation of 414 guestrooms and suites from spring to December 2025 on Palm Beach. The redesign includes neutral tones, coastal accents, and new furnishings. The Mandara Spa, with its 6,500 square feet and 12 treatment rooms, was also updated. The resort features a family-friendly pool, adults-only pool, spa, casino, and 10 restaurants. Raoul Lemmerling, the general manager, expressed excitement about the upgrades.

🏖️ Limelight Mammoth, by Aspen One and Limelight Hotels, opened its first California location near The Village Gondola with 149 guestrooms, 25 suites, and 15 residences. The all-electric property emphasizes sustainability with efficient heat pumps and native landscaping. The resort includes the Mammoth Lakes Mountain Club, offering private amenities and year-round events. A grand opening on December 12 will feature performances by Fitz and The Tantrums and Two Feet. The site has over 8,000 sq. ft. of event space.

🏨 The Oberoi Group opened The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho, India, a restored 350-year-old palace on a 76-acre estate. It offers 65 rooms and suites, including private pool villas, three dining venues, and event facilities for up to 200 guests. Located near UNESCO World Heritage temples and Panna National Park, it features sustainability practices like solar power and water recycling. Activities include temple visits, safaris, and cultural programs.

🏨 Hilton's Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, part of the Curio Collection, is set to open in early 2026. Located between vineyards and Napa's downtown, it features 203 guestrooms, 15,000 square feet of event space, and diverse dining options, including a steakhouse. Design by DyeLot Interiors connects the resort with its surroundings. Amenities include a fitness center, spa, and wine tastings. The resort participates in Hilton Honors for loyalty benefits.

🏨 Baymont by Wyndham debuts in Asia-Pacific with the opening of Baymont Kunming Wuhua in China. The hotel, located near Yunnan Wildlife Park and Cuihu Park, offers 92 guestrooms. Amenities include Wi-Fi, parking, and fitness facilities. The hotel features 300 square meters of event space for up to 180 guests. This marks Baymont's first property outside the Americas, expanding Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' presence in China's midscale market.

📍 Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor’s portfolio, is undergoing a global brand transformation after the first Pullman xChange event in Dubai (13-14 November 2025). New design elements debut at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lake Towers, with plans for Pullman Perth Airport and Pullman Hamilton. By 2026, 60% of the 20,000+ employees will complete new training. The brand aims to operate over 200 hotels in five years, with new openings in Guadeloupe, Montenegro, Japan, and New Zealand.