Hotel Openings

🌳 Chester Zoo's The Reserve, designed by Jolie, features 51 private lodges on a savannah-style plot. Opened in Cheshire, UK, the non-profit hotel supports African wildlife conservation. Earthy-toned interiors offer quiet luxury akin to a safari lodge, with VIP lodges featuring terraces and copper tubs. Guest stays fund endangered species protection efforts. Jolie was established in 2017, expanding its hospitality projects to places like Frankfurt's The Nest restaurant.

🎪 Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation in 2024, transforming all 315 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of event spaces. The redesign by Waldrop + Nichols Studio features coastal-inspired aesthetics. Highlights include the 4,526-square-foot rooftop Delfina Ballroom, accommodating up to 400 guests, and the new 500-square-foot Sandbox venue. The renovation introduced the Coastal Harvest Bar & Kitchen, serving California-inspired cuisine. The hotel now offers seven Sunset Suites with ocean views and a heated saltwater pool.

🏨 G6 Hospitality opened 38 new Studio 6 locations in 2025, expanding in cities like Phoenix, Charlotte, and Las Vegas. The company's expansion reflects confidence in its extended-stay model, as noted by CEO Sonal Sinha. G6 also welcomed 8 new team members to their Franchise Development team, covering 22 states, with plans for more hires. Additionally, they launched the My6 app with AI personalization for a tailored guest experience.

🏏 Marriott Bonvoy and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have formed a strategic partnership until 2029, making Marriott the Official Accommodation Partner for ICC men's global events. Key events include the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Marriott will host teams, officials, and fans in over 450 properties and offer ICC travel packages, enhancing fan experiences in nations like India and Australia.

🏨 Elegant Hotel Collection will open The Shepherd Mayfair in 2026 in London, featuring 82 rooms over 33,600 sq ft. Architect Timothy Shepherd leads the project, inspired by Mayfair's historic mansions. The hotel will offer three dining venues: Fayre, a 75-cover brasserie; The Lounge, a 58-cover café/bar; and Teddy's, a 72-cover cocktail bar. Interiors will have a timeless design with customized features and lighting by New York's Apparatus.

🏨 St Austell Brewery plans a phased refurbishment of the historic Great Western in Newquay, beginning 2026. The first phase targets the Trenarren Wing's 26 rooms, including 16 with sea views. Completion is expected by late summer. The 1879 hotel, designed by Silvanus Trevail, offers 66 rooms and has hosted notable guests, including the Prince of Wales in 1926. The refurbishment aims to modernize while preserving the hotel's character, marking the fifth major upgrade in their portfolio in two years.