Hotel Openings

🏨 Dallas, Texas, led U.S. hotel construction in Q4 2025 with 193 projects/23,720 rooms. Atlanta, Phoenix, Nashville, and Austin followed. Phoenix led under-construction with 35 projects/4,829 rooms. Dallas slated 74 projects/8,202 rooms in 2026. Q4 also saw 285 new project announcements, Phoenix leading with 12 projects/1,347 rooms. Forecasts for 2026 and 2027 predict Phoenix and Dallas as top markets with significant hotel openings. Hotel renovation/conversion was strong, led by Houston and Atlanta.

🛣️ EXPERIMENTAL* acquires Quinta da Comporta, located 1 hour and 20 minutes south of Lisbon, known for its beaches and rice fields. This follows their acquisition of Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, opening in autumn 2026. EXPERIMENTAL*, founded in 2007, operates cocktail clubs, wine bars, and hotels in various locations like Paris, London, and New York. The brand plans to expand with hotels in Rome, Porto, and Comporta by 2026.

🏘 Staycity Group completed a sale, development, and leaseback deal with Bridges Fund Management and Citygrove for a 185-room Wilde Aparthotel in Nine Elms, London. Full planning consent was secured in November 2023 from Lambeth Council. The site has a gross development value of £85m and is expected to open in early 2028. Staycity will operate the property on a 30-year lease, featuring sustainable elements like solar PV and green roofing.

🏨 Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has opened the Taj Gangtey Resort & Spa in Phobjikha, Bhutan. The 35-key resort features amenities like a J Wellness Circle Spa, indoor heated pool, fitness center, and yoga instructors. Guests can enjoy the Chang Lounge & Bar and Vista restaurant. Located in Bhutan's scenic Phobjikha valley, known for its natural beauty, this resort expands IHCL's footprint in the region, which includes properties in Maldives, Sri Lanka, Dubai, and Nepal.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opens Radisson Resort & Residences Tenerife on Tenerife's northern coast in Puerto de la Cruz. The resort features 241 rooms designed for modern comfort with Crown Service amenities. Dining options include Tremor Restaurant and Magma Bars. Wellness facilities include Laurisilva Wellness Centre and a 24/7 fitness center. Meeting spaces are named after Canary Islands' parks. Guests can explore nearby attractions like Teide National Park and La Orotava Botanical Garden. Located at Carretera General, 51, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

🏨 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.