Hotel Openings

🏨 The Hoxton opened its first Irish hotel in Dublin's Creative Quarter after restoring the former Central Hotel. The 129-room hotel on Exchequer Street features archaeological finds, including Viking-era materials and medieval coins. A bar with traditional Irish pub influences and a Peruvian-inspired restaurant, Cantina Valentina, enhance the dining experience. A basement nightclub, Groundwork, will open in early 2026. The site includes an art gallery, retail space, and the restored Library Bar.

🏨 Marriott International expands in Belgium with Courtyard by Marriott Ghent, a 125-room hotel. This new property caters to Ghent's rising corporate, tech, and academic sectors. It supports the shift towards midscale, efficient developments tailored for hybrid work, short business trips, and MICE demand.

🏨 Elysian Real Estate plans to open its boutique hotel, bohème, in East Austin in summer 2026. Located at 400 Comal Street, the hotel will feature 20 individually designed rooms, including six suites, and is being reimagined by Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar, lobby bar, and a first-floor grocer, with additional F&B offerings by Nova Hospitality. Walker L. Molinare, the founder, emphasizes the hotel as a tribute to Austin's art and music culture.

🍮 Luxury dessert brand Haute Dolci is launching Dolci Mono kiosks next month at Birmingham's Bullring, then expanding to Brent Cross, O2 Arena, Wembley Park, and Edinburgh St James. The strategy aims for 10 kiosks annually, turning retail spaces into experiential destinations. The concept merges aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency, attracting Gen Z and other demographics. The expansion supports UK high streets with local employment and supplier partnerships, enhancing economic and cultural value.

🏨 Indigo Road Hospitality Group expanded its portfolio with Hotel Richemont in Charleston, South Carolina, marking a significant milestone for the local company. The 25-room hotel underwent extensive renovation, involving local firms like King & Society Development and designer Betsy Berry. The hotel offers unique features, including a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant, Two Bit Club. Founder Steve Palmer emphasized the importance of preserving Charleston's authenticity, aligning with the city’s rich history and Indigo Road’s brand ethos.

🎄 Families, November-December 2025, Lough Erne Resort: Unveiling a winter wonderland, the Family Santa Sleepover invites guests to experience festive joy amidst 600 acres. Key dates include November 15, 21, 28, 29, and December 5, 6, 12, 13. Prices start at £479 for two adults and one child in a room, and £620 for two adults and two children in a lodge. Enjoy lakeside breakfasts, meet Santa, and relax in the Thai Spa. Book at www.lougherneresort.com.

🏖 Dar Global and The Trump Organisation will debut an ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives by late 2028, featuring 80 beach and overwater villas, located 25 mins from Malé. This marks Trump Hotels' first venture in the Maldives and the world's first tokenised hotel, with investors buying stakes via digital tokens. This project is part of a broader collaboration, including developments in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

🏨 Park Hyatt London River Thames' HR director, Melissa Brette Ogée, was named Change Maker of the Year at the 2025 European Diversity Awards. Hyatt was the only hospitality brand shortlisted, with its HyPride UK & Ireland initiative as a finalist for LGBTQIA+ Network of the Year. The Park Hyatt London features 203 rooms, art-focused design, and is near central London landmarks. Hyatt reported a $49 million Q3 net loss due to acquisition costs as of November 2025.

🌐 Marriott International, in collaboration with Signo Hospitality, plans to launch Fairfield by Marriott in Germany, targeting the select-service segment. The new hotel will open in Rheine by 2027, aligning with Marriott's strategy to grow in secondary cities with high potential.