Hotel Openings

🌴 Omeon Mykonos, operated by SWOT, opens this month at Greece’s Agios Stefanos Bay. This five-star, adults-only hotel offers 38 rooms across five buildings designed by Urban Soul Project. It showcases Cycladic minimalism with organic shapes and earthy tones. The guest rooms provide Aegean Sea views. Amenities include a restaurant, signature bar, cocktail bar, Soma Spa, and an open-air gym. An infinity pool with a sand-mimicking effect anchors the communal area.

🏠 In Bethesda, Maryland, Walker & Dunlop arranged a $104.5 million construction loan for the Ritz-Carlton Savannah, a 15-story luxury hotel. Part of Savannah's Historic District, this project redevelops two office buildings into a 168-room hotel with amenities and food outlets. Expected to enhance local hospitality, the hotel benefits from historic tax credit programs. Located near River Street and major attractions, it's set to meet luxury demand. The original building dates back to 1911.

🏨 Minor Hotels plans its first Anantara hotels in India: the 69-key Anantara Zanti Coorg Resort, opening in 2028, and the 170-key Anantara Kolkata Hotel, opening in 2032. Coorg resort, designed by Channa Daswatte, will feature four dining venues, a spa, and a kids' club. The Kolkata hotel will include two restaurants and wellness facilities. The hospitality group aims to expand to 50 properties in India within 10 years, focusing on luxury and premium brands.

🏨 In 2027, Miramis will expand in Tuscany, Italy, with La Capitana, a 12-suite agricultural estate in Magliano, focusing on wine and olive oil production. Existing projects like LA ROQQA and Isolotto Beach Club continue to attract visitors to Porto Ercole. Miramis will transform Hasselbacken in Stockholm into its Swedish flagship, while adding the Backstage Hotel, Cirkus Arena, and Gasometer. The brand emphasizes authentic, community-driven hospitality experiences across Europe’s storied destinations.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels plans to develop a uniquely Indian brand concept, inspired by its Atona concept in Japan. Stephen Ho, Hyatt's president for Greater China and Asia Pacific growth, shared the vision to capitalize on India's traditions and landscapes to attract both domestic and international travelers. Hyatt, which entered India in 1983, currently operates 55 hotels in the country. The initiative aims to address under-tourism in India despite its vast size and potential.

🏨 Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I., reopens in May 2026 after a comprehensive renovation for its 100th anniversary. KHP Capital Partners led the refurbishment with Pivot and Beleco, preserving original 1920s architecture. The hotel includes 208 rooms and four new dining concepts by Chef Robert Andreozzi and Jesse Hedberg. Spa Fjör offers updated amenities, while the event space covers over 13,000 sq. ft., including the Viking Ballroom for 400 guests and Kay Chapel for 200 guests.

🏖️ 2023, Kauaʻi's North Shore: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay introduces Nature’s Wellness Sanctuary, with a 10,000-square-foot Anatomy Fitness facility and Hawaii’s first Bamford Wellness Spa. This initiative, by Barry Sternlicht, encompasses strength, recovery, and health optimization, featuring IV therapy and more. Under leaders like Carole Bamford and Marc Megna, retreats last four nights, offering a tailored wellness experience and à la carte options, supported by six restaurants with personalized menus.

💻 April 9, 2026, Cap Ferret: Villa Colette, a new luxury hotel with 28 rooms, opens near the Arcachon Basin. Owned by Laurent Taïeb, it's designed by Philippe Starck. Partnering with Influence Society, the hotel launches its website on Webflow and manages Google and Social Ads strategies. The digital effort aims to boost brand awareness and bookings, capturing the hotel’s luxury positioning and unique seaside environment. Influence Society emphasizes digital's pivotal role in hotel launches.

🏨 Santorini's Bellonias Villas, located on Kamari beach, reopens in April 2026 after a complete renovation. The hotel, featuring 26 one-bedroom suites, blends traditional Cycladic architecture with modern minimalism. Renovations include pressed cement walls, stone-tiled floors, and updated amenities like ceiling fans, smart TVs, and Bluetooth speakers. Exterior designs were done by Athens-based K Studio. The hotel offers facilities like Elia Restaurant, a pool-side bar, a private beach, and a wellness area with a whirlpool tub, steam room, and sauna.

📍 The Wolseley Hotels, a new brand from Minor Hotels, will open its first property in New York in 2027. Located in a landmark 1905 building near Bryant Park, the hotel offers 76 guestrooms and suites with Art Deco-inspired interiors. Featuring an all-day dining restaurant and a speakeasy, it aims to blend New York's cultural scene with British elegance. Future expansions are planned in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.