Hotel Openings

🏨 AC Marriott Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown opened by First Martin Corporation and First Hospitality, located in Downtown Ann Arbor Main Street District, Michigan. Spread over 81,745 sq. ft., it features 139 rooms. The hotel includes local art, a solar array generating over 50 kWh daily, a sixth-floor lounge, and a 500 sq. ft. executive boardroom. The first AC Hotel in Ann Arbor, it offers modern amenities, marking the brand's fourth location in Michigan.

🏨 Pazziella Capri will join Marriott’s Luxury Collection in spring 2026, following a partnership with The SNG Hotels Group. Situated in central Capri, near the Piazzetta and Via Camerelle, it features two villas, 25 rooms, and suites, some with private pools or hot tubs. Guests can enjoy Campanella restaurant, a pool, and on-site services. This collaboration aligns Pazziella with Luxury Collection standards, enhancing its hospitality while preserving its unique character.

🏨 Capella Hotel Group opened the 95-key Capella at Galaxy Macau, joining a lineup with Raffles and The Ritz-Carlton. The hotel offers suites and penthouses across 17 floors, featuring Parisian design and Michelin-starred dining. Amenities include personal butlers, private pools, and cultural experiences. The ground-floor lobby showcases a custom LED screen by artist Laura Cheung. Dining options include Botanica, with 48 seats, and Pony & Plume, offering over 650 whiskies.

🏨 New hotel openings are making waves globally! In Paris, the 130-room Kimpton St Honoré opened its doors. Over in New York, the 45-room Aman New York is set to launch soon, featuring luxury suites. Meanwhile, the 250-room Hyatt Centric Cambridge opened in the UK. These openings bring diverse styles from boutique to upscale, expanding offerings under renowned brands like Kimpton, Aman, and Hyatt. Stay tuned for more exciting destinations in hospitality!

🏨 Studio Moren has transformed three Georgian townhouses in Bloomsbury, London, into Bertrand’s Townhouse, a 43-room boutique hotel for SAV Group. The hotel features design elements inspired by the Bloomsbury Set, with ochre, red, and indigo color palettes. Sustainable features include air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. The site includes Ottie’s Salon restaurant and The Cigar Garden terrace. Heritage details are preserved with modern furnishings, balancing restoration with energy-efficient interventions.

🏝️ Nobu Hospitality will debut in the Maldives, launching a resort at Laamu Atoll on Munyafushi Island. The project, in partnership with Sarat International, includes 26 beach villas, 30 overwater villas, and 10 Nobu Island Estate Residences for ownership. Amenities feature a Nobu restaurant, spa, gym, diving center, and tennis courts. CEO Trevor Horwell emphasizes blending design and nature, while Sarat's Ali Ahsan highlights redefining luxury living.

🏠 Aman Group's Janu debuts in the Middle East with Janu Dubai in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The development includes a 150-key hotel, 59 residences, and the first global Janu Club. Residences range from two to five bedrooms, with access to a 34th-floor lounge, infinity pool, and shared hotel amenities. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the tower features outdoor terraces and gardens. Additional Janu properties are planned for Al Marjan Island, Saudi Arabia, and Turks and Caicos.

Blog Post Excerpt 🌍 Nobu Hospitality, in collaboration with Sarat International, will launch the Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives on Munyafushi Island in Laamu Atoll. The resort will feature 56 villas and 10 private island residences, each with pavilion-style living and private beachfronts, complete with yachts. The central dining venue will host Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Amenities include a spa, fitness facilities, and more, all harmoniously blending Japanese heritage with natural surroundings.

🏨 Ireland, 12th February 2026 – Journey expands into Ireland, appointing a local team led by Khristina Quigley and supported by Shannon Gallagher and Paulina Malik. The team will attend the Showtel Conference to discuss hotel innovation. Journey's platform helps over 750 hotels, including Powerscourt and The Dylan, to retail the whole guest experience, enhancing revenue. The Irish expansion supports growing demand for enhanced hotel experiences beyond room sales.

🏨 Grand Hyatt DFW, located in Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, completed a $34 million renovation that began in July 2025. The hotel, now revealing luxurious guestrooms, modernized event spaces, and enhanced culinary experiences, celebrated its transformation on February 11, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting. Marking its 20th anniversary, the hotel continues to support the airport's international travelers, underlining its commitment to excellence and local culture.