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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Corinthia Opens First Luxury Hotel in Italy at Former Bank of Italy Headquarters in Rome

🏨 Corinthia Rome, the luxury brand's debut in Italy, opened in the former Bank of Italy on Piazza del Parlamento. Built in 1914 and restored after acquisition in 2019 by Reuben Brothers, the 104,400-square-foot building houses 60 guestrooms, including 21 suites. Notable suites feature original 1920s frescoes. Chef Carlo Cracco leads the culinary scene, marking his first venture in Rome, with a spa in the former vault.
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Sofitel New York Reveals Extensive Art Deco-Inspired Redesign, Refreshing All 398 Rooms and Public Spaces

🏨 Sofitel New York underwent a major Art Deco-inspired renovation by HBA San Francisco. Upgrades include 398 guestrooms and 52 suites, with new features like French-inspired paneling and custom furnishings. The penthouse, at 1,205 sq ft on the 28th floor, now boasts geometric detailing and a luxurious bathroom. Public spaces, including Social 45 Bar & Bistro and Paris Ballroom, also received updates, enhancing their Art Deco aesthetics.
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Glenapp Castle to Launch The Nest, a Wellness-Led Luxury Suite, on July 1, 2026, Targeting International Markets

🏨 Glenapp Castle, located on Scotland’s southwest coast, will unveil The Nest, a new 60sqm suite, on 1 July 2026. The suite, part of an 1830s walled garden renovation, features wellness facilities and energy-efficient systems. Aimed at North American and European markets, it is projected to achieve 65% occupancy, increasing average stay duration from 2.2 to 2.7 nights. Under owners Paul and Poppy Szkiler, the hotel's revenue has increased sevenfold in the past decade.
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Accor Expands with Over 180 Hotels Worldwide and 125 More Projects, Marking 65% Growth in Pipeline

🏨 Accor operates over 180 hotels across five collections, with 125 more projects on the way, marking a 65% growth. Emblems Collection targets 60 properties by 2032, while MGallery grew 30% since 2022. Handwritten Collection has opened in 40 locations since 2023, planning 45 more. Collection brands make up 3% of Accor’s listings and 8% of its pipeline. Upcoming openings include properties in Greece and Thailand.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts to Open 179-Room InterContinental Hotel in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea by 2028

🏨 Papua New Guinea, March 27, 2026: IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Gulf Province Properties Limited to open InterContinental Port Moresby by late 2028. This 179-room luxury hotel, located in the diplomatic precinct, features over 600 sq meters of event space and 6,000 sq meters of office space. This development aligns with Port Moresby’s growth due to LNG investments and an upcoming NRL team. IHG already operates three hotels in the city, expanding its presence in PNG.
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Crystal Cove Becomes First All-Inclusive Tribute Portfolio Resort, Opens on Barbados' West Coast with 88 Rooms

🏖 March 27, 2026, Crystal Cove, Barbados: The newly opened Crystal Cove, a Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, features 88 rooms and is located 15.9 miles from Grantley Adams International Airport. It offers a unique blend of Caribbean spirit and creativity. Guests enjoy three lagoon-style pools, two restaurants, and a coffee shop. Aimed at social travelers, activities include water sports and a kids club. With spaces for events up to 70 people, it focuses on connection and community.
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LXR Hotels & Resorts to Launch First Greek Property, Sandblu Santorini, on April 8, 2026

🏨 Sandblu Santorini reopens on April 8, 2026, as LXR Hotels & Resorts’ first Greek property. Located above Kamari’s black-sand beach, it features 66 rooms, suites, and villas, with half having private pools. There are six dining outlets, including Nectar and Blu. The Wellness Collective offers yoga and wellness sessions, while Aurora Spa provides ESPA treatments. The hotel is part of Hilton Honors and LXR’s portfolio of nearly 40 properties. Conrad Hotels & Resorts will open in Greece soon.
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Blue Flag Capital to Nearly Double Hotel Portfolio with Four New Openings in New York and Wyoming This Summer

🏨 Blue Flag Capital is set to open four boutique hotels in 2026, including three in New York and one in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Hotel Corduroy (29 keys) opens in Montauk in May, Oyster Estate (34 rooms) in Greenport in September, and both Faraway Sag Harbor (67 rooms) and Faraway Jackson Hole (90 rooms + 48 residences) in June. Faraway Jackson Hole will feature a 2028 expansion with additional amenities. The new hotels nearly double Blue Flag’s portfolio from five to nine properties.
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Meliá Hotels International Enters Tunisia with Five-Hotel, 3,000-Room Expansion Plan by 2030

🏨 Meliá Hotels International plans to operate five hotels in Tunisia with Management Hospitality Group, targeting 3,000 rooms by 2030. The rollout begins in Mahdia with a 307-room resort in 2023, followed by hotels in Tabarka, Monastir, Djerba, and Tunis City between 2027-2029. Tunisia garners over 11 million visitors annually, aligning with Meliá's strategy to expand in leisure-driven markets. Revenue rose from €2.06 billion in 2024 to €2.10 billion in 2025, and hotel portfolio grew from 390 to 400.
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Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Reopens 5 May 2026 After Renovation, Introduces New Restaurant and Redesigned Rooms

🏨 Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido reopens on 5 May 2026 after extensive renovations of public spaces and guest rooms. Located on Lido Island, the hotel has functioned as a beachfront retreat since 1908. Updates include redesigned rooms, a new terrace restaurant, and a beach club featuring 299 private cabanas. The property will introduce Amù Venice in July 2026, offering Riviera-style dining. The venue remains a key residence for actors during the Venice International Film Festival.
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