Hotel Openings

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New hotel openings, projects and expansions worldwide: the latest properties and developments across the hospitality industry.

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Adds 29 New Boutique Properties, Surpassing 700 Locations Globally in 2026

🏨 Small Luxury Hotels of the World added 29 new members in early 2026, surpassing 700 properties across 100 countries. The Grace Hotel in Ireland, Casa Caprile in Italy, and Eight Venezia in Italy are opening in spring and July 2026. Rhino and River Wildlife Retreat in India and Le 3 in France also opened recently. New destinations include Key West with four hotels, Santa Monica, Palm Springs, Indonesia's Riau Islands, Brno, and Avila.
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IHG Signs Agreement to Open Second Holiday Inn Express in Japan, First in Hokkaido, by July 2026

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino in Japan, slated for July 2026. The 223-room hotel, located in Hokkaido, is being developed with Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development, Tokyo Tatemono, and The Sankei Building. The hotel will feature Generation 5 design and facilities like an Express Café and fitness center. IHG has 59 hotels in Japan and 24 more in development, with all 2026 openings being conversions.
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Olympia Hospitality to Manage Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa, Reopening in 2026 After Stonehouse Capital Updates

🏖 Olympia Hospitality, in partnership with Stonehouse Capital and Spruce Point Inn Resort & Spa, will manage the Inn when it reopens in May 2026 in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Established in 1892, the resort features 85 rooms, three dining outlets, and two outdoor pools. Olympia will focus on food, beverages, and activities. Recent investments have enhanced amenities. CEO Jeff Broaden Masterson emphasized the importance of preserving the Inn’s local heritage and culture.
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Dear Valentine Expands New Orleans Portfolio with Luna and Lyra Guesthouses in Historic Lower Garden District

🏨 Boutique hospitality company Dear Valentine has unveiled Luna and Lyra guesthouses in New Orleans' Lower Garden District. Developed by Melissa Shelton, these homes, part of the Muses collection, offer a combined total of 17 bedrooms and accommodate up to 34 guests. Luna, built between 1865-1871, and Lyra, a 20th-century home, share historical charm with modern amenities, including plunge pools and chef’s kitchens. This launch brings Dear Valentine’s city presence to seven properties.
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U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches 6,020 Projects, 705,825 Rooms in Q1 2026, Reports Lodging Econometrics

🏨 Q1 2026, USA: According to Lodging Econometrics, the U.S. hotel construction pipeline included 6,020 projects and 705,825 rooms. Currently under construction are 1,071 projects with 132,016 rooms. Luxury segment projects rose 16% to 102 projects (25,527 rooms). Q1 saw 140 projects (15,546 rooms) start and 126 hotels (14,614 rooms) open. By 2026's end, 682 hotels with 77,323 rooms are projected, up 1.4% in supply, with 750 hotels (81,199 rooms) expected in 2027.
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Palisociety Expands with Hôtel Lili Opening in Beverly Hills, Offering 44 Rooms in a Residential Setting

🏨 Avi Brosh's Palisociety opened Hôtel Lili in Beverly Hills, a 44-room hotel in a 1939 building. Designed by the in-house team, it blends European style with Los Angeles charm. The hotel opts for a residential, atmospheric aesthetic instead of traditional luxury. Public spaces transform from reception areas to a lobby bar by night, offering intimacy and elegance. Guests have access to a nearby swimming pool, enhancing their stay with bespoke amenities.
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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Expands with 29 New Members, Surpassing 700 Properties Globally in Q1 2026

📍 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added 29 members in Q1 2026, surpassing 700 properties globally. In the U.S., new locations include Key West (Florida) and California’s Santa Monica and Palm Springs. International additions feature Santorini Sky (Greece) and Telunas Private Islands (Indonesia). New properties are also set to open in Argentina, Mexico, Ireland, and India, enhancing SLH’s luxury portfolio across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, marking significant global expansion.
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Progresses on 29-Story, 600-Room Omni Raleigh Hotel Opening in Late 2028

🏖 Omni Hotels & Resorts aims to open the 29-story, 600-room Omni Raleigh Hotel by late 2028 in Raleigh, between the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. The hotel features a 20,000-square-foot ballroom, 61,000 square feet of meeting space, North Carolina’s first Bob’s Steak & Chop House, a rooftop pool, and a sports bar. Brasfield & Gorrie is leading construction, with Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio as architects and Waldrop + Nichols handling interiors.
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Down Hall Hotel Opens The Charles Garden in Essex, Expanding Event Capacity with New Outdoor Venue for 180 Guests

🏨 Down Hall Hotel in Essex launched The Charles Garden outdoor venue to boost event capacity. Designed by Hicks and Hart, the half-acre site hosts up to 180 guests. Located 15 minutes from Stansted Airport, venue packages start at £195 per person. Enhancements follow a £1m renovation completed in June 2025, part of a £2.8m investment since March 2022. The hotel reports a 75% rise in conference inquiries from 2022 to 2024, indicating a shift towards experiential events.
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