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Hyatt Announces Newly Enhanced Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort Following Extensive Renovation

🏝️ Hyatt Hotels Corporation has reopened the Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Playa Mujeres, north of Cancun. This adults-only, all-inclusive resort has undergone a transformative renovation, including redesigned guest rooms, enhanced social spaces, and new dining experiences. Located 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport, it offers access to a Greg Norman-designed golf course. With additional upgrades expected in mid-February, this AAA Four Diamond resort promises a tranquil Caribbean escape.

Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi

🏨 Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a management agreement with Albushra Real Estate Limited for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel in Kilimani, Nairobi. This hotel, marking the debut of a new brand, is set to open within 12 months and will feature 155 guest rooms. Located in a vibrant area, it will include two dining outlets, a gym, a rooftop pool, a ladies' sauna, and ballroom and meeting facilities. This highlights Swiss-Belhotel's strategic expansion across Africa.

Doors Open: Hannah St Unveils Melbourne’s Newest Luxury Destination Hotel

🏨 Hannah St Hotel, designed by Flack Studio, opened in Southbank, Melbourne, late last year. This $150 million boutique hotel features 188 rooms, a 20-meter indoor pool, a fitness studio, and co-working spaces. The Mulberry Group, led by Nathan Toleman, launched five venues within the hotel, including a European bistro and a rooftop bar. Located near the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct, the hotel emphasizes art and cultural connections. Bookings are available at hannahsthotel.com.

Now Open: Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas Paradise Valley Introduces a New Kind of Desert Retreat to Scottsdale

🌴 Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Arizona, reopened following a $42 million renovation. Located between Camelback and Mummy Mountains, the resort boasts 224 guestrooms and 36 casitas. It features six pools, over 50,000 sq ft of event space, and the signature restaurant Hecho Libre by Chef Wes Avila. The 40-acre property offers a unique desert experience with wellness programs, art installations, and culinary offerings connected to the Sonoran Desert.

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Sonesta opens The Midtown Hotel, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Boston

🏨 The Midtown Hotel, MOD Collection by Sonesta has opened in Boston's Back Bay, offering 159 rooms at 220 Huntington Avenue. This marks Sonesta's second property in the Boston/Cambridge area and first in Back Bay. The MOD Collection, launched in 2023, emphasizes modern lifestyle travel with flexible, creatively designed accommodations. Guests can earn or redeem points through the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Nearby attractions include The Prudential Center, Back Bay station, and Fenway Park.

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Sonesta opens a Red Lion Inn & Suites two hours south of Chicago

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana on January 7, 2026, located at 1907 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana, Illinois. The hotel features 127 guestrooms and is near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and local attractions. Operated under the Red Lion Hotels brand, it targets travelers interested in campus activities and regional exploration. Guests can earn or redeem points via the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program, enhancing Sonesta's midscale portfolio in the U.S.

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All-around game: Kurt Alexander leads the multidimensional Omni Hotels & Resorts

🏨 Duke University's basketball program, led by Coach K for nearly 45 years, influences Kurt Alexander, president of Omni Hotels & Resorts. Omni, a vertically integrated company, operates around 50 properties, including the newly opened 801-room Omni Fort Lauderdale (December 2025). Celebrating 30 years under TRT Holdings, Omni is expanding with projects in Texas, North Carolina, and Mexico. Omni prioritizes guest experience over rapid expansion, with a $170 million renovation completed at The Omni Homestead in Virginia.

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Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica wraps renovation

🏖 Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a major renovation in California, revamping 315 guestrooms and 15,000 sq. ft. of event space. Led by Waldrop + Nichols Studio, the redesign includes 11 event spaces, with the largest being the 4,526 sq. ft. rooftop Delfina Ballroom, accommodating up to 400 guests. A new restaurant, Coastal Harvest Bar & Kitchen, opened on Pico Boulevard. Updates also added Sunset Suites with balconies and hot tubs. The hotel offers a heated saltwater pool and easy access to Santa Monica's attractions.

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Raines Announces Development of The Lantern Hotel Rock Hill

🏨 Rock Hill, South Carolina, in collaboration with various partners, is set to open its first boutique hotel, The Lantern Hotel, in fall 2026. It will feature 56 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, speakeasy, and event space. The project, led by Raines and designed to revitalize the historic Andrew Jackson Hotel site, focuses on employing individuals with disabilities through WinthropLIFE. This initiative reflects a commitment to community impact and inclusive hospitality.

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Premier Inn plans second hotel in Chichester

🏨 Whitbread plans to open an 82-room Premier Inn on Bognor Road, Chichester, complementing an existing location at Gate Leisure Park. The site was purchased from Hanbury Properties, which prepared the land, including WWII fuel depot remediation. Construction begins in spring. Whitbread aims to expand in Sussex, operating 23 hotels across West and East Sussex by year-end. Premier Inn operates 840+ hotels with 86,000 rooms, targeting 125,000 across the UK and Ireland.

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