Denis Stackeusky

📍 Aimbridge Hospitality will manage six hotels in Mexico, owned by Alliance Hotel Management, under the IHG voco brand. Scheduled rebranding is set for 2026, bringing Aimbridge's voco properties in North America to ten. Three hotels will reopen in April 2026: Real Inn Cancún (160 keys), Real Inn Guadalajara Expo (163 keys), and Real Inn Ciudad Juárez (150 keys). The other three will reopen in October 2026 after renovations: Real Inn San Luis Potosí, Nuevo Laredo, and Torreón.

🏨 Sofitel New York's transformation is complete, revamping public spaces, 346 guest rooms, 52 suites, a penthouse, and introducing Social 45, a new bar and bistro. The redesign blends New York and Paris Art Deco elements. Sofitel's CEO, Maud Bailly, highlights that nearly 30% of Sofitel hotels are being revitalized globally. Enhanced amenities include Balmain and Diptyque bathroom products. Meeting facilities now feature advanced AV technology and French-inspired design. The Penthouse offers a dining salon for eight.

🏨 Elysian Real Estate Group will open bohème, a boutique hotel, in East Austin by summer 2026 at 400 Comal St. The hotel will have 20 rooms, including 14 standard rooms and six unique suites. Originally a sustainable apartment building, it’s redeveloped with Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar and a first-floor grocer. Each suite reflects Austin’s culture, like The Outlaw and The Muse. The project celebrates Austin’s art, music, and innovation.

🏝️ Equinox Hotels is expanding to the Caribbean with Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, at Anguilla's South West End. The resort features 62 rooms, 18 oceanfront villas, 18 upland villas, and 35 branded residences. Developed by South West Harbour Inc., it includes a 118-berth marina for vessels up to 240 feet. Amenities include an Equinox Club, spa, and luxury shopping. Christie’s International handles sales, and RCP Finance structured the partnership. Equinox emphasizes luxury and high-performance living.

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts will manage the Hoya Hotel at Georgetown, set to open in summer 2026 on the Hilltop campus in Washington, D.C. The project includes 146 guest rooms and 13,000 square feet of event space. The hotel marks a return of on-campus lodging after four decades. Crestline, with over 20 years of experience in university hotels, aims to blend hospitality with academic needs, having managed properties at Georgia Tech and Emory University.

📍 Noble Investment Group has opened the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy after a complete renovation. The 334-room hotel, located in San Diego's Little Italy, features over 10,000 sq. ft. of event space, a Skydeck pool, and the Orexi restaurant. Little Italy grants easy access to local attractions. San Diego's diverse demand sources, including conventions and the military, boost the hospitality sector. Noble sees this investment as a long-term strategic move.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental, Jeddah, scheduled for a 2030 opening, will feature a hotel and residences at Jeddah Central on the Red Sea. Designed by KPF, it includes 140 guestrooms, 115 apartments, and 187 residences. Amenities: five dining venues, entertainment, spa, and event spaces. Collaborators include Jeddah Central Development Company. Jeddah, a hub with six million annual visitors, aims to enhance its global business and cultural appeal with this development.