Hotel Openings

🏨 In Newport, Rhode Island, The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection, a 33-room resort, completes a significant renovation of the Vanderbilt Room. Led by SWOON and Herkworks Architecture, the project integrates historical elements and modern design, using jewel tones and reclaimed wood. The 1,280 square-foot room accommodates 50 for dinners, 100 for receptions, and 60 for weddings, supporting various events. The renovation pays homage to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, blending Newport's colonial and Gilded Age influences.

📍 April 2026, Orlando, Florida: Performance Hospitality completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, transforming the Holiday Inn & Suites into the Courtyard by Marriott Across Universal Orlando. This upgrade includes 390 updated guestrooms, 134 suites, outdoor pools, and over 11,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel features The Bistro & Bar and The Crate Grab-N-Go, alongside amenities like a fitness center and complimentary WiFi. Located near major attractions, it also offers a complimentary shuttle to Universal Orlando Resort.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group has reached 100 hotels in Africa, following rapid growth with over 15 new hotels and 2,500 rooms added in the past year. Key expansions include the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Egypt. In Nigeria, 13 hotels are planned or operational, while South Africa targets cities like Cape Town. Major projects include a 110-room hotel in Kinshasa by 2026, a 147-key project in Harare by 2028, and 469 rooms in Egypt by 2029.

🏨 Leonardo Hotels acquired Hotel Saint in London's Aldgate, marking their 11th property in the city. The 272-room hotel will be rebranded as Leonardo Hotel London Aldgate, featuring free Wi-Fi, workspaces, and city-view rooms. Dining options include The Cardinal Bar and Kitchen and Jin Bo Law rooftop bar. The hotel offers a gym and five meeting rooms for up to 80 people. This acquisition supports Fattal Hotels' UK and Ireland expansion, comprising 60 properties with over 11,000 rooms.

🏨 £2m refurbishment completed in 2025 at Queens Hotel and Spa Bournemouth, managed by Switch Management Ltd, includes new reception, upgraded gym, spa, and rooms. Located near Blue Flag beaches, it offers wellness treatments and event spaces. Reopened with enhanced guest experiences, aiming to attract visitors to Dorset.

🏨 Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland will reopen the 60-room Hotel Gotham as The Rex on 23rd April on King Street, Manchester. Acquired in May 2024, the rebranding includes upgraded restaurant and bar spaces. The Rex retains its Reserve private members club on the seventh floor, featuring three rooftop terraces and event space in original bank vaults. General Manager Jenny Oh emphasizes the upgrade while maintaining the hotel's cherished character.

🏝️ Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opens Sonesta Resort Curacao, a 196-room property, near Jan Thiel Beach, Willemstad. This marks Sonesta's return to the Dutch Caribbean, having previously operated there in the 1990s and 2015-2016. The resort offers villas, apartments, and guest rooms, featuring an outdoor pool, dive center, and Italian restaurant. Guests can use Sonesta’s Travel Pass loyalty program. Sonesta aims to expand its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

🏨 In 2026, Hyatt Hotels Corporation will expand its Unbound Collection with four hotels across the Americas: The Georgian in Santa Monica, Hotel 1000 in Seattle, Cayo Levantado Resort in the Dominican Republic, and The Clayfield in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Hotel 1000 features 120 rooms, while Cayo Levantado offers 218 suites. The Georgian reopened in 2023 after renovations. The Clayfield opens mid-summer 2026. Future expansions include The Digby in Savannah and Casa Duhau in Mendoza by 2027.