Denis Stackeusky

🏖️ 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.

📍 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.