Hotel Openings

🏨 In an exciting move, WorldHotels partners with De Historiske, integrating 25 of Norway's unique properties into the WorldHotels™ Crafted collection. This collaboration, announced by Ron Pohl, President of WorldHotels, expands their Scandinavian portfolio to 37 hotels, enhancing their presence in Norway with diverse destinations including fjords and historic cities. Notable additions include Bekkjarvik Gjestgiveri and Kviknes Hotel. Johan Michelson, CEO of BWH Hotels Scandinavia, highlights this as a strategic step to enrich hospitality and attract global travelers.

🛠 Sleep Inn® by Choice Hotels opened its first four new properties under the Scenic Dreams® prototype in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and Nevada. The Ashland City, TN location debuted in September 2025 with 52 rooms. The Middletown, PA property opened in March 2026. Hotels with the new design see a RevPAR premium of +1.71 and an LTR of 8.36 in 2025, a 0.25-point year-on-year increase. Scenic Dreams emphasizes nature-inspired design and operational efficiency.

🏨 In Honolulu, Hawaii, Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach completed a renovation of its property, including updated guestrooms and an 850 sq ft penthouse. Led by design firm //3877, the project introduced a new open-air lobby, dining options like Aloha Amigo and Peppermint Café & Pool Bar, and enhanced amenities such as a mini golf course and a saltwater pool. The hotel’s culinary offerings are provided by ZETTON Inc, featuring island-Mexican fusion dishes and island-sourced beverages.

🌴 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.