Denis Stackeusky

🏨 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.

🏨 Marriott International and Ventive Hospitality plan to open seven hotels with 1,548 rooms across five brands by 2030. Locations include India and Sri Lanka, featuring a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Pottuvil with 73 villas and luxury amenities. The JW Marriott Navi Mumbai will offer 450 rooms, situated 10 km from the new airport. Varanasi Marriott Hotel will have 161 rooms, located near Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. The collaboration aims to expand luxury travel experiences and hospitality services.

🏨 Hilton reaches a milestone with over 500 hotels in Florida, doubling its presence in the past decade. With a pipeline of nearly 140 new properties, the expansion includes key lifestyle brands like Curio Collection, Tapestry Collection, Canopy, and Tempo. New openings are planned in areas such as Miami, St. Petersburg, and Daytona Beach. Hilton operates 17 brands statewide since entering Florida in 1982, driven by diverse travel demand and strategic opportunities.

🏨 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.

🏨 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.

🏨 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.

🏨 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.

🏨 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.