🏨 July 23, 2026, Phoenix, Arizona: WorldHotels adds Willow in Trelleborg, Sweden, to its Crafted collection. Opening June 1, Willow offers 110 rooms, a 400-square-meter spa, three restaurants, and event spaces for up to 100 guests. Located in Trelleborg, near Malmö and Copenhagen, the 16-story hotel combines bold architecture and Art Deco interiors. The design merges a modern structure with the 1850 Thelinska Magasinet. Operated by FAB Group AB, it strengthens WorldHotels' Scandinavian presence.

🏨 July 23, 2026, Milan: Hilton partners with ELE Spa to introduce Spark by Hilton Milan Linate Airport, debuting its premium economy brand in Italy. The 118-room hotel, opening later this year, is conveniently located 500 meters from Milan Linate Airport. It includes amenities like an outdoor pool, gym, and three meeting spaces. The hotel offers easy access to Milan's city center in about 12 minutes via the M4 metro line. This project marks Hilton's 10th property in Milan.

🏡 July 22, 2026, in Kinder, Louisiana, the Coushatta Casino Resort celebrated the grand opening of Legacy Tower, adding 204 guest rooms, including 100 luxury suites, totaling over 1,000 rooms. The event, hosted by the Coushatta Tribe, featured a Tribal blessing, traditional performances, and ribbon cutting. Legacy Tower serves as a new entrance, offering a seven-story LED display and cultural design elements. Part of the "Bigger, Better Coushatta" initiative, it aims to boost tourism and economic impact in Southwest Louisiana and East Texas.

🏨 July 22, 2026, USA, Aberdeen, South Dakota: My Place Hotels of America and Lloyd Companies signed a multi-property franchise agreement to develop 10 new hotels over five years in the Midwest, starting with Missouri and Ohio. Lloyd will handle development and construction, aiming to open two properties annually, beginning in early 2027. This aligns with the growing trend of extended-stay hotels, which now make up over a third of U.S. hotel projects under construction.