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G6 Hospitality, parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, today announced a five-hotel new-construction development agreement with Kautilya Group for Studio 6 Plus, marking the brand’s debut…

🏖️ Field & Stream Lodge Co., founded by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners, will open two renovated properties in 2028. A 151-room lodge in Bend, Oregon, and a 148-room lodge in Big Bear, California, are planned. The Bend location is near Deschutes River, with access to Mt. Bachelor and Smith Rock, while Big Bear is close to Bear Mountain Resort. Both lodges will focus on outdoor recreation and local design.

🏨 Ennismore and Propreal Capital Partners announced the signing of Mama Shelter Porto, a 120-key hotel debuting in Porto Baixa, Northern Portugal. Set near Avenida dos Aliados, the hotel will feature interiors by Dion & Arles, incorporating Porto’s craftsmanship. It includes social spaces, a restaurant, Mama Plays, and private karaoke rooms. Mama Shelter, founded in Paris, plans openings in Val Thorens, Mexico City, and more. This marks Propreal's second hotel in Porto, aligning with their modern hospitality vision.

🏝️ IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal to rebrand the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa into Regent Bora Bora, marking Regent's first venture in French Polynesia. The transformation begins June 1, 2026, with a reopening slated for late 2027. Located on Bora Bora’s lagoon, the 84-villa resort offers overwater experiences, featuring sustainable amenities like a seawater air-conditioning system. The partnership with Pacific Beachcomber spans over 20 years, emphasizing luxury and Polynesian culture.

🌿 Under Canvas Santa Fe opens April 2027, marking its first New Mexico site and the 18th overall. Located on 640 acres near Santa Fe, it offers 45 safari-style tents and cabins, operating April-October. Rates start at $279/night. The property includes saunas, a 1,885 sq ft event tent, and access to 44 miles of trails. It follows DarkSky lighting principles and features sustainable amenities. Full camp buyout accommodates 130 guests.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts and Urban Property Group expand with Crowne Plaza Newcastle and Hotel Indigo Gosford, adding to Crowne Plaza Parramatta signed in 2025. The new hotels, part of mixed-use developments, signify growth in New South Wales. Crowne Plaza Newcastle, opening late 2029, features 171 rooms and 550 sqm event space. Hotel Indigo Gosford, opening mid-2030, offers 152 rooms. The partnership targets regional growth in hospitality.