Hotel Openings

🏨 In early 2026, Venice will see the unveiling of Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, on Riva degli Schiavoni, near Piazza San Marco. This renovation merges three historic palaces, including the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo, first converted to a hotel in 1822. The hotel will expand to 176 rooms next year and feature a spa by late 2026. Executive Chef Adriano Rausa will oversee dining, with local ingredients and Venetian cuisine. General Manager Christian Zandonella leads the team.

🏝️ Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, established in 1996 on Palm Beach, completed a major renovation spanning from September 2023 to January 2026. The resort upgraded guest rooms, including 14-floor Towers and Beach Towers A-D, with modern amenities like 65-inch Smart TVs and new appliances. Dining facilities introduced a poolside grill and revamped restaurant spaces in 2024. The resort now boasts updated interiors and a fresh coastal exterior palette, enhancing the beachfront experience.

🏨 Aleph Hospitality and DND Developers announce a hotel management deal for the Best Western Premier - Royal Golf View in Kigali, Rwanda, set to open in July 2027. Located in the upscale Kacyiru neighborhood, the development will feature 60 hotel rooms, 41 branded residences, and various amenities. Rwanda's tourism sector is anticipated to grow by 13%, with 1.65 million visitors expected. Aleph Hospitality manages 80 hotels, with 50 operational and 30 under development.

🏨 Kimpton opens the Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove on California's Monterey Peninsula. Located half a mile from the Pacific Ocean, the 99-room boutique hotel offers design-forward interiors and local art. Amenities include a fitness studio, firelit courtyard, and complimentary bikes. The Caledonian restaurant, led by Chef Aaron Rayor, features a modern American menu with local ingredients. Rooms are priced to reflect the unique experience, complemented by wellness programming and Kimpton's signature hospitality rituals.

🏖️ Curator Hotel & Resort Collection expands in California by adding Inns of Monterey, featuring five coastal boutique hotels. Located in Monterey, these include Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa, Monterey Bay Inn, Spindrift Inn, Victorian Inn, and Wave Street Inn, each offering unique experiences and amenities. Curator now boasts over 35 independent hotels across California, supporting members with marketing, cost-saving agreements, and a shared knowledge base, without compromising their autonomy.

🏨 Travelodge Group ended 2025 with a revenue increase of 0.7%, totaling £1,044 million across 625 hotels and 85 Bar Café outlets in the UK and Spain. Despite this, RevPAR decreased by 1.9% to €66. The group opened 21 new UK hotels, with a further pipeline in Spain, while anticipating a 6% to 7.5% gross cost inflation in 2026. Planned capital expenditure for 2026 is €116 million, with continued investment and development focus.

🏨 Renovation at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook, located 30 minutes from Chicago, is underway and set to finish by early May. The hotel spans 88 acres and maintains operations during renovations managed by Davidson Hospitality. The updates, designed by DLR Group, include contemporary-style guestrooms with preserved hardwood floors and modern furnishings. With over 30,000 sq. ft. of event space and extensive facilities, it remains a prime destination for weddings and business stays.

🎆 Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge celebrates the Year of the Horse with events from February 4 to March 6, 2026. Guests can enjoy a ten-course tasting menu at Mei Ume for GBP 128, available February 15 to March 3, and cocktails priced from GBP 19 to 28. The Eternal Seasons cocktail is GBP 25. The Rotunda Bar & Lounge is adorned with Lunar New Year décor, featuring a wishing tree where guests can hang wishes.

🏖 The Sitio, a 20-room boutique hotel, opens on March 1, 2026, at Virginia Beach's Atlantic Park. Featuring North America's first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon, it offers minimalist, surf-inspired design with Belgian Libeco linens and curated artwork. Guests enjoy private balconies, surf sessions, an infinity pool, and access to local eateries like Nami Nori and Wiseguy Pizza. Positioned as a cultural hub, The Sitio blends surf, art, and music, enhancing the Virginia Beach experience.

🏨 Dreamscape Hospitality, in collaboration with Verge Mobile, has expanded its management portfolio with three Marriott-branded hotels: Residence Inn Tulsa South, SpringHill Suites Tulsa, and Courtyard Lafayette Airport. Residence Inn offers 90 suites, SpringHill has 76, and Courtyard provides 89 rooms. Located in Oklahoma and Louisiana, these hotels serve business and leisure travelers. Dreamscape focuses on consistent service, enhancing guest experiences, and optimizing performance by integrating these properties into its operational strategies.