🏨 On September 24, 2026, CASCADA announced plans to open a new 68-room wellness retreat in Bend, Oregon by 2028. The retreat will feature private balconies, fireplaces, thermal springs, spa facilities, and fitness programs. CASCADA aims to create over 150 permanent jobs and use sustainable design with biophilic architecture. This development will cater to both locals and tourists, offering wellness experiences that emphasize restoration and connection to the surrounding natural beauty.

🏖 September 24, 2026, Mykonos, Greece: Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos opens, situated above Kalo Livadi Bay. Designed by Nicos Valsamakis, it spans 15 acres, resembling a Mykonian village with 94 rooms, suites, and villas. Guests enjoy two infinity pools, a private beach, four dining venues, and a spa with seven treatment rooms. Experiences include trips to Delos, helicopter tours, and horseback riding. The hotel offers event spaces for up to 200 guests.

🏖 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open the Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang in Thailand by the end of 2026. Located 1 km from Ao Nang Beach, the 158-key hotel will feature Gen 5 design. Conversion signings in Thailand made up nearly 40% of signed keys in 2025. The hotel is a collaboration with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., and is part of IHG's expansion in the region, with 42 hotels currently operated and 39 in the pipeline.

🏨 September 23, 2026, Kunming, China: Songtsam Resorts unveils its 20th property, Songtsam Linka Kunming, a nature-inspired urban hotel, marking its first urban retreat. Designed by architect Wang Shu, the hotel spans 237,000 square feet, featuring 53 rooms and suites with Tibetan-inspired aesthetics. The property offers cultural spaces, multiple dining options led by two-Michelin-starred Chef Huang Jinghui, and a comprehensive wellness program. Located in Kunming's Xishan District, it's one hour from Kunming Changshui International Airport.