Hotel Openings

🌴 Crystal Cove, Barbados, opened on the West Coast, 15.9 miles from Grantley Adams International Airport, featuring 88 rooms. As the first all-inclusive Tribute Portfolio resort, it merges vibrant design with island living. The resort boasts three lagoon pools, two restaurants, and a coffee shop, with the Cave Bar as a standout feature. Guests enjoy motorized and non-motorized water sports, a kids club, and a fitness center. The resort caters to up to 70 people for events.

🏖️ Guesthouse launches its flagship property in Truckee-Tahoe, Northern California. The 4,000 sq ft main residence includes exclusive services like a private chef and ski access. Designed by Ryan Group Architects, it features 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, with communal spaces such as a great room and media room. The home has three decks offering panoramic mountain views. Trevor Cornwell, founder of Guesthouse, emphasizes ease of planning group stays for meaningful connections.

📍 Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, located on 670 acres in Galloway, New Jersey, eight miles from Atlantic City, joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, enhancing Hyatt's Mid-Atlantic portfolio. The property features 296 rooms, 16 suites, and 34,500 square feet of event space for up to 1,000 guests. Guests enjoy two championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and more. The addition highlights Hyatt’s global expansion commitment.

🏨 Bradford Allen's $30 million renovation of Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare enhances guest experiences. Key upgrades include modernized guestrooms with tub-to-shower conversions, hard-surface flooring, and smart-room functions. The revamped lobby features a sun-lit design and versatile seating, while the new dining concept, Cima, offers Mediterranean-inspired Midwest cuisine, increasing F&B revenue. Meeting spaces benefit from advanced audiovisual equipment, and better lighting boosts aesthetics and social media sharing. Prioritizing well-trained staff further enhances guest satisfaction and retention.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened 29 new properties globally in the latter half of 2025, enhancing its portfolio with 13 diverse brands. These openings span locations from Blue Springs, MO to Córdoba, Argentina, and from Lima, Perú to Daytona Beach, FL. In the same period, Sonesta sold over 100 hotels to new ownership groups, achieving a 26% Franchise NUG in 2025. The company focuses on seamless conversions, strategic market segmentation, and product differentiation.

🏨 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) launched the Noted Collection, its 21st brand and 11th new brand in 11 years, aimed at upscale to upper upscale hotel conversions. CEO Elie Maalouf highlighted the strong owner interest in this brand. IHG aims for 150 Noted Collection hotels globally in the next decade, starting in the EMEAA region. Noted Collection focuses on individual hotel experiences with unique stories, curated guest experiences, and insightful service.

🛌 Code, a boutique hotel provider, reopened The Loft on Rose Street, Edinburgh, in 2025 after an extensive refurbishment. The project introduced the UK’s first full-height Japanese-style capsule beds, inspired by a management team trip to Tokyo. The renovation includes a female-only penthouse dorm, upgraded technology, secure storage, and modernized bathrooms. Managed by Jamie Greig and Pamela Mackay, the project aligns with Code's brand refresh. Code operates two locations in Edinburgh: The Loft and The Court.

🏨 Libere Hospitality Group (LHG) will repurpose the Cooper’s Building in Liverpool into a 148-studio aparthotel, preserving its heritage features while adding modern upgrades. Located in the city center, near shopping and Lime Street Station, the building was designed in 1914 and originally housed Coopers and Co department store. John Harrington highlights the project's flexibility for both leisure and business travelers. The renovation covers four of the building's six upper floors.

🏖 In 2026, Robins & Morton completed the Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort in Alabama, located near The Hangout, a venue for Sand In My Boots music festival. The resort includes a Starbucks, Sweet Cone Alabama, and various bars and restaurants. The Hilton Tapestry – Beal House in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, honors Dr. James Hartley Beal, with a seashell mosaic and local art. Both projects emphasize local culture and tourism-driven amenities.