Hotel Openings

🏨 BWH Hotels opened the first @HOME by Best Western property in St. George, Utah, near the Arizona border. Partnering with Prime Hospitality, the four-story hotel offers 92 apartment-style studios, featuring kitchens, workspaces, and social patios. Amenities include a pool, a fitness center, and storage for bikes and skis. This marks the fourth collaboration between BWH Hotels and Prime Hospitality, following properties in Springdale, Utah, and Mesquite, Nevada. The hotel targets the region's demand driven by nearby medical facilities and national parks.

🏨 Tempo by Hilton opens its first Georgia location in the Savannah Historic District with 148 wellness-focused rooms on East Bryan Street. Near the Savannah River and local attractions, the LEED-certified hotel offers 3,000+ sq ft of meeting space and a 24-hour fitness center. Savannah attracts nearly 15 million visitors annually, boosting the economy by over $4 billion. The hotel features a rooftop bar and Bluestone Lane Café. Managed by McKibbon Hospitality, it emphasizes comfort and sustainability.

🏨 In April 2026, Extended Stay America opened a new 104-room Select Suites in Longview, Texas, following comprehensive renovations. Located off Interstate 20, it caters to corporate demand with full kitchens and free WiFi. Developed by CenterPoint Hospitality, this launch expands the brand, now in nearly 200 locations since 2022. Longview's manufacturing and healthcare sectors make it a strategic market. Key local industries include Komatsu, Eastman Chemical, and Trinity Rail.

🏨 Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced progress for Elevate Renovations + Development, highlighting key renovations. In 2021, Elevate completed a public space renovation at Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, and is handling five more projects. HVMG has managed over $80 million in hotel renovations and generated $500+ million in revenue over 25 years. Notable projects include renovation efforts at hotels in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Minnesota, supporting comprehensive upgrades and adaptive reuse.

🏨 Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island, reopens in May, marking its 100th anniversary with a multimillion-dollar renovation led by KHP Capital Partners. The hotel features 208 rooms, a historic 1926 room key cabinet, and a local art collaboration. Chef Robert Andreozzi leads the food program with venues like Pescadou and Cap Club. Amenities include Spa Fjör and over 13,000 sq ft of event space. Kay Chapel, dating back to 1859, hosts up to 200 guests.

🍴 Rüya Istanbul has launched at Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, reconnecting its Anatolian culinary roots after successes in Dubai, Cannes, and Riyadh. Conran & Partners designed the interior, merging Eastern and Western influences, with Byzantine architecture inspirations. Notable features include custom pendant lights, Seljuk Star partitions, and turquoise tables, culminating in a terrace overlooking the palace gardens. The design narrates a rich cultural heritage, blending traditional Turkish elements with modern aesthetics.

🍴 Led by chef Stamatis Skriapas, Onuki opened at Ilisian in Athens, originally from Costa Navarino. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, it features a dynamic light and shadow play, with geometric lighting, rich dark-wood, and Japanese craftsmanship motifs. The poolside terrace has a sushi bar and a painting by Sofia Stevi. The interior combines Japanese and Greek aesthetics. Upper-level dining offers privacy with shoji-inspired panels by artist Katerina Charou, accommodating both private and larger gatherings.

🏨 Ivy Hospitality, with Northco Construction Management, completed renovations at two Marriott hotels near Indianapolis International Airport, introducing the latest brand designs. The Residence Inn, offering 96 suites, now features the “Home Plus” design with separate living areas and kitchens. Amenities include a fitness center and 479 sq ft meeting space. The Fairfield Inn & Suites highlights its farm heritage with modern design and offers an indoor pool. Both offer proximity to key Indianapolis locations.

🏨 Indianapolis, Indiana—In April 2026, Ivy Hospitality completed renovations at two Marriott properties near Indianapolis International Airport: the 96-suite Residence Inn and 86-room Fairfield Inn & Suites. Managed by Ivy Hospitality, both hotels feature new prototype designs. The Residence Inn offers 479 sq ft of meeting space, while the Fairfield Inn features a communal farmhouse theme. Both provide access to key local attractions and business corridors. Renovations were completed by Northco Construction Management.

🗽 Hyatt plans to open the Parian Chronicle, a 50-room hotel, on Paros island this summer. This marks the debut of the Destination by Hyatt brand in the Cyclades. Located in Kampos, near Paros Airport and Parikia port, the hotel features low-density architecture with private terraces and pools. The design blends traditional Cycladic styles with modern elements. Amenities include a restaurant, spa, fitness center, and spaces for cultural events, highlighting storytelling and heritage.