Hotel Openings

🛡️ Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO of Orient Express for Accor since 2023, is leading the revival of the historic brand. Accor acquired full ownership of Orient Express by 2022 and opened the Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome in 2025. Plans include a Venice property debut in 2026 and a Caribbean yacht launch in 2023. Perez-Alvarado, influenced by her childhood in Costa Rica and her hotel industry background, aims to honor the brand’s rich history through these new ventures.

🏠 Key International and Wexford Real Estate Investors will introduce Mr. C Residences Boca Raton, a 12-story residential tower, in downtown Boca Raton. Designed by Arquitectonica, with interiors by 1508 London, the development includes 133 residences featuring 2-3 bedroom layouts. Amenities encompass a rooftop infinity pool, outdoor cinema, and wellness facilities. The project also features Bellini Restaurant and the exclusive Mr. C Bar & Lounge. The initiative marks a significant lifestyle enhancement for the area.

📄 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its 21st brand, Noted Collection, in 2023. 🌍 It focuses on unique hotels with distinct designs and narratives, aiming for over 150 global properties in a decade. 🎨 The brand targets upscale conversions and will first roll out in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. 🏨 Key features include curated guest experiences and cultural programming, while properties gain access to IHG's infrastructure and loyalty program.

📈 Accor reported 2025 results showing a 4.2% RevPAR increase, EBITDA up 13% at $1,417,143, and adjusted EPS up 16%. In 2025, Accor opened 303 hotels, adding nearly 51,000 rooms, achieving a 3.7% net unit growth. Revenue rose to $6,653,286, with Luxury & Lifestyle revenue up 9.8%. The Americas, notably Brazil, saw an 11.7% RevPAR increase. Net profit was $529,988,375, and adjusted net profit was $594,928,938. The ENA region posted a 3.3% RevPAR increase.

🏨 In May 2027, the British Motor Museum will see the completion of the UK's first Fairfield by Marriott hotel, offering 142 rooms initially, with potential expansion to 240. Located adjacent to the museum, it aims to boost international visitor and event appeal. Cycas Hospitality will manage the hotel, enhancing support for the museum's residential programs and events. The museum, a charity, uses commercial income to preserve its historic British car collection.

🏨 Kirklees Council announced that work on the Grade II listed George Hotel will speed up next month. By October 2025, 108 hotel rooms, bar, restaurant, gym, and conference facilities will be created, managed by Radisson Hotel Group as Yorkshire's first Radisson Red. Scaffolding is to be set this month, with a construction compound in St George’s Square by March 2026. This renovation is pivotal for Huddersfield's town centre regeneration, supporting local economic growth.

🏨 In 2024, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, completed a $40 million renovation, the largest in its 50-year history, updating all guestrooms and public spaces and introducing four new dining destinations. 🎉 The resort rebranded to target a Millennial audience using a social media strategy led by General Manager Nick Solomon, focusing on influencer collaborations and engaging content. Originally opened in 1976 as the first conference resort in the U.S., the property now emphasizes leisure travel and community-driven experiences.

🏨 In East Sussex, England, House of Drè revamped a Georgian mansion into the 51-room "Crafted at Powdermills" hotel and members' club. Launched by Chris King, the design blends historical features like marble fireplaces and antique floors with modern elements. Local craftspeople contributed to bespoke furniture and ceramics. The hotel features bold color palettes and offers workshops by local artisans, aiming to create a network of nature-first, creatively charged hotels across the UK.

🏨 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. 🏢