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🏠 LCH Developments and Ennismore, in partnership with Accor, are introducing two hospitality brands to The Pinnacle Jamaica in Montego Bay. This $450 million project includes 417 luxury residences, 12 private villas, and a 240-key luxury hotel. The first residential tower is set to open in May 2027. The development will feature The Mangrove Club with various amenities, enhancing Jamaica’s luxury hospitality sector and positioning Montego Bay as a premier Caribbean destination.

📍 Planters Inn, a 182-year-old hotel located in Charleston’s Historic District, announced a renovation project to be completed by January 2027. The updates will encompass guestrooms, suites, public spaces, and the Peninsula Grill. The hotel will retain its Southern hospitality and Lowcountry cuisine. The Peninsula Grill, led by Executive Chef John Ondo, will start its refresh in late August, focusing on seasonal dishes. Renovations will occur in two phases.

🏨 Langham Hospitality Group's Cordis Hotels & Resorts brand opened Cordis, Xi’an in Airport New City near Xi’an Xianyang International Airport. The hotel features 252 guestrooms and suites with Tang Dynasty-inspired design. Facilities include a pillarless ballroom and a Ming Court restaurant. Developed with Xi’an Hao Rui Property Co., Ltd., it caters to business and leisure travelers. This launch aligns with the “Let Your Heart Rule” campaign, emphasizing personalized guest experiences.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp., in partnership with HSL Properties and Desert Hospitality Management, plans to open the Hyatt Regency Tucson Convention Center in late 2027. Located downtown, near the Tucson Convention Center, this will be Tucson's first Hyatt Regency hotel. It will offer 291 guestrooms and suites, a fitness center, a pool, and 22,000 square feet of meeting space. The project aims to boost Tucson's economy by attracting conventions and tourism.

🏨 Dusit International opened the WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection in Hokkaido, Japan—its first hotel in the country. Located on Lake Tōya within the Toya-Usu UNESCO Global Geopark, it is 100 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport. Originally designed in 2018 by Kengo Kuma & Associates, the hotel boasts 55 lake-view guestrooms and three villas, each with private open-air baths. The newly rebranded dining options include EZO Cuisine, The Noodle Bar, TARU Bar, and Toya Bar.

🏨 By 2028, IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Luxury & Lifestyle brands across Saudi Arabia, aligning with Vision 2030. With 48 open hotels and 62 in the pipeline, IHG aims to enhance its presence with brands like InterContinental, Six Senses, and Regent. Notably, Six Senses Southern Dunes opened in December 2023, with more openings slated for 2026-2028. IHG opened its Riyadh office in 2023, fortifying its 50-year legacy in the region.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open Alila Sengokuhara Hakone in 2028, marking the Alila brand's debut in Japan. Located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the resort will feature 60 guestrooms and 11 suites, each with private hot spring baths. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the hotel will integrate seamlessly with its natural surroundings. This addition will increase Hyatt’s Japan portfolio to 10 brands, aligning with their strategy to double their presence in the country over the next decade.