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LEVA Hotels to Open First North Africa Property with 106-Key LEVA Casablanca in June 2026

🏨 LEVA Hotels enters North Africa with the LEVA Casablanca launch, set for June 1, 2026, in Casablanca's Mers Sultan district. The 106-key former Washington Hotel, established in 1953, will undergo refurbishments while open. Morocco's tourist numbers hit 17.4 million in 2024, with 26 million projected by 2030. LEVA aims to attract diverse guests and locals with art-inspired designs and community initiatives, leveraging Morocco’s tourism boom and the 2030 FIFA World Cup co-hosting.

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Wyndham Hotels to Open 138-Room Wyndham Garden in Chittorgarh, India by Q3 2026

🏨 Bhanfort Palace Resorts Pvt. Ltd. will partner with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop a 138-room Wyndham Garden hotel in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India, opening in Q3 2026. The hotel will be located along the Chittorgarh, Nimbahera corridor, offering views of the Aravalli Hills and proximity to Chittorgarh Fort. Facilities include a restaurant, event spaces, fitness center, and pool. This expansion is part of Wyndham's focus on India’s cultural tourism and regional connectivity.

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Edgewood Tahoe Resort Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection, Featuring 154 Rooms and 14 Villa Suites

🏖 Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added Edgewood Tahoe Resort to its Legend Collection. Located on 235 acres along Lake Tahoe's South Shore, the resort features 154 rooms and 14 villa suites with lake, golf, or mountain views. Dining options include The Edge Restaurant, The Bistro, and Brooks’ Bar. Spa Edgewood covers 8,500 sq ft, and the resort boasts the area's only lakeside 18-hole golf course. A new lakefront ballroom is set to open by March 2027.

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Realberry and Proper Hospitality Secure $298 Million for Cal Neva Hotel's Transformation into Lake Tahoe Resort by 2027

🏨 Realberry and Proper Hospitality secured a $298-million financing package for transforming the historic Cal Neva Hotel into Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino, set to open in 2027. Located on Lake Tahoe's northeast shore, the project includes $223 million in C-PACE financing—Nevada’s largest—and a $75 million loan from Bank of California. The resort, first opened in 1926, will feature 197 rooms, multiple dining options, and a casino.

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Peachtree Group Secures $28 Million Loan for 116-Room Homewood Suites by Hilton in Sugar Mountain, N.C.

🏨 Peachtree Group received I-956F approval for developing a 116-room Homewood Suites by Hilton in Sugar Mountain, N.C. The $28-million project is funded through Peachtree's EB-5 investment platform, bringing total EB-5 capitalization to over $177 million. The development is in a Rural and High Unemployment Targeted Employment Area, generating about 538 EB-5 jobs. Positioned near Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, the hotel caters to leisure and business travelers in demand-constrained markets. Peachtree's EB-5 program launched in 2023.

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Kempinski Hotels Acquires Augustine Hotel Prague, Marking First Acquisition in Over 50 Years and Strategic Shift

🏨 Kempinski Hotels acquired Augustine Hotel Prague, its first acquisition since 1970. Located in historic Malá Strana near Prague Castle, the property features 101 guest rooms, 20 suites, specialty restaurants, and a spa. The hotel will operate as a white-label luxury property from April 1, 2026, undergoing refurbishment before rebranding under Kempinski in late 2026. The acquisition aligns with Kempinski's shift to an asset-heavier model and aims to enhance its luxury brand identity.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Open 120-Key Wyndham Grand Goa Vagator in 2029, Expanding in India

🏨 Hotel Library Club Private Limited partners with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to develop Wyndham Grand Goa Vagator, a luxury hotel with 120 keys, set to open in Q4 2029 in Vagator, North Goa, India. This will be Wyndham's third hotel in Goa. Targeting leisure travelers, MICE demand, and weddings, the hotel will feature dining, fitness, and event facilities. The expansion underscores the region's tourism growth, with Wyndham aiming to enhance its upper-upscale market presence.

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Hyatt Opens First Branded Property in Chattanooga with 123-Room Hotel in City's Southside District

🏨 Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown opened in March 2026, marking the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This 123-room hotel, operated by LBA Hospitality and developed by 3H Group Inc., is located in the Southside District. It features amenities like 55-inch HDTVs and Apotheke bath products. Culinary options include Nomia Modern Kitchen, Stratus Rooftop Lounge, and Talk Shop. Developed by local Hiren Desai, the hotel supports community connections and is pet-friendly up to 75 pounds.

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Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Historic Westin Poinsett in Greenville, Expanding Portfolio to 19 Hotels

🏨 Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the Westin Poinsett in Greenville, S.C., marking their 19th hotel acquisition and third this year. Built in 1925, the 11-story hotel offers 200 guestrooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Highline's portfolio now includes 19 hotels, totaling over 5,200 guestrooms and assets worth $1.6 billion. HEI Hotels & Resorts will manage the property, and renovations are planned to enhance its market position.

Hotel Mockingbird Reopens in Dallas with 296 Rooms After Renovation and Joins Marriott's Tribute Portfolio

🏨 The Hotel Mockingbird opened on March 24 in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas after a renovation and rebranding. Acquired by NewcrestImage in October 2024, the 296-room, nine-floor hotel is now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio. Managed by Coury Hospitality, it features two new dining options, Verse Kitchen and Bar and Raven, a speakeasy. The property includes 12,000 square feet of meeting space, enhancing guest satisfaction and profitability. Nearby attractions include Mockingbird Station and Highland Park Village.

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