Hotel Openings

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with JADEER GROUP to open Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, a 140-key hotel slated for 2033. Located in Egypt's New Capital, east of Cairo, this development caters to business, governmental, and leisure needs in a master-planned city. IHG currently operates nine hotels in Egypt and plans 23 more. 🏢

🏨 Pure Wellness partners with Prime Group US and Shaner Hospitality to introduce Pure rooms at three Florida properties: Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo, Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota, and Hilton Aventura Miami. These rooms feature a multi-step treatment process with 99% anti-viral and anti-microbial protection, air quality surpassing HEPA standards, and hypoallergenic comfort. This initiative aims to enhance guest satisfaction and asset performance.

🏨 Extreme Hospitality added The Franklin on Rittenhouse, a boutique hotel in Center City, Philadelphia, to its portfolio, strengthening its Mid-Atlantic presence. Located near Rittenhouse Square, the hotel is famous for its design and offers a speakeasy named after a Prohibition-era alcohol ring. Extreme Hospitality aims to enhance operational efficiencies and guest engagement while maintaining the hotel's unique character. Eric Rubino, principal of Extreme Hospitality, emphasized thoughtful stewardship of the hotel's boutique identity.

📈 Choice Hotels International, Inc., based in North Bethesda, Maryland, reported $369.9 million net income for 2025, and $63.7 million in Q4 2025. Adjusted EBITDA reached $625.6 million for the year. Hotel openings grew 14% globally, with international rooms increasing 12.5%. U.S. extended-stay net rooms rose 11.7%. A 22% growth in global franchise agreements was noted. Full-year 2026 net income expected between $265M to $275M, and adjusted EBITDA between $632M to $647M.

🏢 Faena Rose now occupies three levels at Faena Residences Miami, bridging twin towers designed by Rafael Viñoly. Spanning 45,000 square feet, this cultural hub includes an infinity-edge pool, restaurant, library lounge, and more. Designed by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio, the space embodies Faena’s immersive ethos. Additional amenities include a spa with botanical steam rooms and red-light therapy. The residence supports wellness with fitness studios, outdoor terraces, a padel court, and a golf simulator.

🏨 Ran & Morris Creative Partnership and Cumulus have transformed the historic Oscar Maugsch Palace into the Sofitel Bucharest in University Square, Bucharest. Completed with 157 guestrooms, two restaurants, and a spa, the project revamped two buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A dramatic 46-feet-high skylit lobby draws inspiration from Parisian street life. The design integrates Parisian and Romanian cultural elements, maintaining historical layouts and using Romanian artistry for bespoke furnishings.

🏨 The Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride opened a £3M spa and restaurant development by operator SimpsInns. The project includes six treatment rooms, an indoor thermal area, and an outdoor spa garden with a hydro pool and sauna. The hotel also refurbished its restaurant, now called Dunes, and added 17 guest rooms in October, increasing capacity to 40 rooms. This development follows the refurbishment of the Kyle Suite in late 2025.

🏨 The Webster will debut in July 2026 with hotels in Covent Garden, London, and Times Square, New York, by Winter 2026. Located on Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London, it features curated spaces and events. The New York location honors the Webster Hotel's literary history. The design, by London-based Red Deer, embraces magical realism. Food and beverage highlights include Carmelina’s in London and Maison Premiere in NYC. Both locations offer cultural programs, promoting community engagement.

🏖 Western States Lodging Management and Development (WSLMD) and The Boyer Company held a groundbreaking in Mesa, Arizona, for SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mesa Gateway. Scheduled to open in summer 2027 and located near Mesa Gateway Airport, the hotel will feature 127 suites, a complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi, a lobby bar, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. This development supports economic growth and caters to business and entertainment travelers.

🏨 Extended Stay America opened its Select Suites location in Sterling, Colorado. The new property, developed by Colorado Hospitality Services, features 104 rooms across two stories with full kitchens and amenities like an indoor swimming pool and recreation room. The brand now boasts over 200 locations. Strategically situated near Sterling Regional MedCenter and key employers, the site caters to extended-stay travelers, reflecting a commitment to reliable and practical accommodations.