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🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts' Garner Hotels reached 100 open hotels globally by August 2023, becoming the fastest IHG brand to scale. With a pipeline of nearly 80 hotels across 12 countries including the U.S., Mexico, and Japan, Garner saw 52% of IHG room openings in 2025. Supported by flexible development and competitive costs, Garner opened 23 hotels in the Americas and 43 in EMEA in 2025, with notable debuts in Mexico, Italy, and Japan.

🏖 Hyatt Hotels Corp. plans to open Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, an all-inclusive resort, by 2029 in the Dominican Republic. Located 40 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, it will feature 650 guestrooms, five specialty restaurants, six bars, a spa, and various recreational facilities. This expansion reflects Hyatt's strategy, already operating 34 hotels in the country, with a focus on family-friendly experiences. The development is in partnership with Codelpa.

🏠 Kimpton Era Midtown New York opened in a 33-story skyscraper by Extell Development Company. The hotel has 529 guestrooms, including suites and terrace rooms, designed as “jewel box” spaces. Dining venues managed by Apicii include The Parlor, Bar Rocco (led by Chef Rocco DiSpirito), Amasa (opening March 2026), and Jade Rabbit (opening April 2026). Features include a 1,375-square-foot gym. The design blends classicism with NYC's character.

📅 Aloft Tampa Downtown, located in downtown Tampa, completed a $5-million renovation, led by Studio 11 Design, enhancing guestrooms, public areas, and social spaces. The renovation, announced by Newbond Holdings and HEI Hotels & Resorts, includes upgraded amenities and technology, reflecting Tampa's growing appeal for business and leisure. Public areas now provide open, social environments in line with the Aloft brand. The hotel remains near key attractions like Tampa’s Riverwalk and the Tampa Convention Center.

🏨 Corinthia Rome opened at Piazza del Parlamento, debuting Corinthia Hotels in Italy. Set in a historic palazzo once linked to the Bank of Italy, the 9,700-square-meter hotel offers 60 rooms, including penthouses and a spa. Near key landmarks, it's owned by Reuben Brothers and designed by Pio and Marcello Piacentini. Rooms start at €1,300, suites at €2,100. An Easter package is available from April 1-12, 2026. Chef Carlo Cracco oversees dining at Viride and Ocra Bar.

🏖 Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas in San Antonio completed a $100-million renovation on its 300-acre site. The project, finished over a multi-year period, includes The Big Spring 2.2-acre lagoon and Rancher Hall event space. Powered by Crystal Lagoons® technology, it introduces beach life to Central Texas. Opened in summer 2025, five standalone villas and Toptracer Range™ golf bays enhance the resort's offerings, blending luxury, recreation, and historic charm.