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🏨 EVEN Hotel Orlando International Airport opened near Orlando International Airport, located at 4315 McCoy Road. This is Florida's second EVEN Hotel opening in 2023, after the Miami – Doral Area location. Owned by Conway Wave LLC, the hotel offers a 24/7 athletic studio, in-room workouts, and a healthy dining option. Complimentary airport shuttle service is available. With this opening, EVEN Hotels now has 58 properties worldwide, with four more planned in Long Island, Troy, and Charlotte.

🏨 Hilton's Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, with 154 rooms, marks the brand's first entry into South Africa. Situated in Cape Town's City Bowl, the hotel is a short 10-minute drive from Table Mountain. Guests can enjoy local attractions with complimentary Canopy Bikes. Ongetem, the hotel's restaurant led by chef Bertus Basson, offers flame-grilled meats and cocktails. This opening aligns with Hilton's growth in South Africa, which saw nearly 9 million visitors in 2024.

🏨 Balfour in Miami Beach reopened under Morgans Originals after a renovation by Bigtime Design Studios and Ennismore. Located on Ocean Drive, the 82-room art deco hotel features Cleo, an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, and SoFi Coffee, a café opening later this summer. Originally opened in 1940, the hotel retains its historical elements while adding modern touches. Amenities include a plunge pool, rooftop deck, and 2,000 sq. ft. of event space. Cleo offers family-style dishes and themed programming.

🏨 Hilton's Tapestry Collection debuts in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Portrush. Opening ahead of the 153rd Open Championship, July 13-20, 2025, at Royal Portrush, the £11 million renovation features 80 rooms in a restored Victorian building. The property offers an Asian fusion restaurant and a cocktail bar. Located on the North Atlantic coast, it aims to boost local tourism, creating over 40 jobs and generating £1.1 million in visitor spending. Nearby attractions include the Giant’s Causeway.

🏨 Hilton has opened its first LivSmart Studios in Tullahoma, Tenn., with 89 rooms. This new brand targets extended stays and will expand with a 137-room hotel in Kokomo, Ind., opening later this summer. Over 90 LivSmart Studios are planned, with 225 deals in negotiation. Aimed at stays of 10 nights or more, the hotels feature full kitchens and flexible layouts. Hilton Honors members earn 3 points per dollar and 3,000 bonus points for every 10 nights.

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts was chosen by Vision Realty Group and Ashley Builders Group to manage the Well House Hamilton. The 54-room hotel, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, opened in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1927 and underwent a $16 million renovation. Located at 10 South Monument Avenue, it features a lobby with artworks from Inspiration Studios and event spaces like the Bourbon Room. Crestline's portfolio includes hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami Beach.

🏨 Stonebridge adds the 244-room Marriott Saddle Brook in New Jersey to its portfolio. Located 20 miles from NYC, near major attractions, it recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. The hotel, owned by Victory Worldwide LLC, features upgraded rooms, a new restaurant, over 4,000 sq. ft. of event space, and is ADA compliant. Positioned to thrive, it accommodates over 450 people for events and is 25 minutes from Newark Liberty Airport.

📍 Mandarin Oriental Kanai, Riviera Maya is partnering with Alinea Group and Chef Grant Achatz to create a new dining concept. Located on Mexico's Caribbean coast, this marks Alinea's first permanent venture in Latin America. Set within a 620-acre ecological reserve, the resort promises a unique blend of nature, design, and sustainability. Achatz, renowned for molecular gastronomy, will lead the restaurant, enhancing the resort's culinary offerings upon its opening.