Denis Stackeusky

🏨 SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia signed its first Japanese hotel, SONO Moon Nagoya, located an eight-minute walk from Nagoya Station. Owned by ESCON JAPAN REIT and operated with Polaris Holdings, the hotel bridges the modern business district with Nagoya’s historic center. The collaboration aims to attract South Korean tourists and boost growth. The hotel's design reflects Nagoya's culture and history. The SONO Group aims to leverage its network for sustainable demand and long-term value.

🏠 Aldar Development announced Baccarat Residences Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District. The development includes 77 residences with views of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Sea. Designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects and StudioPCH, amenities feature a private spa, infinity pool, and concierge services. Located near beaches, golf clubs, and educational institutions, this marks Baccarat's first UAE residential project. Jonathan Emery emphasizes its luxury, while Baccarat's Barry Sternlicht praises Saadiyat's cultural ambition.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts and Pro-invest Group plan to convert the 227-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Queenstown, New Zealand to voco Queenstown by late 2026. The centrally located hotel will undergo refurbishment to include new meeting spaces, a Private Dining Room, and a restaurant, Mozzarella & Co. This strategic move aligns with New Zealand's evolving hospitality market, leveraging IHG's brand strength and systems for long-term asset performance.

🏨 TFE Hotels is expanding in Hobart, Tasmania, by opening the first Adina hotel in the state. The 48-key Adina Hobart, alongside the 142-key Vibe Hobart, features shared amenities like a restaurant, bar, pool, and gym. Hobart recorded 1.36 million visitors in 2025. The hotel's design draws from Tasmanian eucalypt forests. Adina offers studios and apartments for longer stays. TFE Hotels COO Chris Sedgwick cites growing demand for apartment-style accommodations.

🏨 Stonebridge has expanded its portfolio by managing the 270-room DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, located in Denver's Cherry Creek submarket. The hotel offers 6,000 square feet of meeting space, on-site dining like Eggcetera, Flagstone’s, and Made Market, and amenities such as an outdoor pool and fitness center. Positioned near the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and downtown Denver, it aims to enhance operations and market positioning.

🏨 Element New Orleans Downtown, managed by Bentley Legacy Group, opened in New Orleans' Central Business District. Located at 221 O’Keefe Avenue, the 216-room hotel is near Canal Street and the Caesars Superdome. Offering short- and long-term stays, it features fully equipped kitchens, eco-conscious design, and Westin Heavenly mattresses. Amenities include a fitness center, bicycle rentals, and 624 sq. ft. of meeting space for up to 40 guests. The hotel expands Marriott's presence in New Orleans.