Hotel Openings

🏗️ Loews Hotels & Co will launch Americana by Loews Hotels as its 28th property in Arlington, Texas. Starting construction this summer, it will replace the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, which will be demolished in early June. The hotel will feature 507 guestrooms, including 39 suites, and provide over 83,000 square feet of meeting space, such as a 17,337-square-foot Grand Ballroom and a 10,000-square-foot Event Barn.

🏨 HALL Arts Hotel in Dallas, Texas, joined Marriott Bonvoy's Autograph Collection, placing it among over 340 independent hotels globally. Owned by HALL Group and managed by Coury Hospitality, the hotel features a curated contemporary art collection. Enhancements include refreshed lobby and guestrooms, and a new restaurant, Astra Kitchen + Lounge, opening in early March with a bistro menu. Guests can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and enjoy art-focused experiences, including in-room art discovery.

🏖 Castello Sgr, through the HIIP, acquired the Calampiso Resort in Sicily, located between Trapani and Palermo. The resort covers 150,000 square meters with over 250 rooms, featuring restaurants and conference facilities. A €100 million investment will transform it into an ultra-luxury destination, reopening in 2029. This marks Castello Sgr's first investment in Sicily, furthering their strategy of focusing on high tourism potential locations with a sustainable, quality-oriented approach.

🏨 Toro Development Company (TDC) partners with Mainsail Lodging & Development for a 150-key lifestyle hotel at Medley, scheduled to open in 2028. Located at Johns Creek, Georgia, Medley opens October 29 with 883 residences, 164,000 sq. ft. of retail, and 110,000 sq. ft. of office space. The hotel will feature a signature restaurant, 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and resort amenities. Medley will host 200 events annually, including wellness classes and art festivals.

📍 BWH Hotels plans to add over 200 hotels in 2025, becoming the second-largest soft brand operator with new expansions in Sacramento, Kansas City, Thousand Oaks, and more. Key 2025 openings include wellness and glamping sites in Colorado and Utah. By 2026, BWH will have over 230 international properties, focusing on growth in India, South Korea, Vietnam, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Latin America, with 11 new projects in Saudi Arabia and 40 in Latin America.

🏖️ Jackson Hole, Wyoming—In 2023, Hotel Terra Jackson Hole completed a $6.98 million renovation, unveiling 132 updated guestrooms and suites. The updates include new furnishings and kitchen remodels, featuring Fisher & Paykel appliances. Nature-inspired art and seasonal corridor designs enhance the aesthetic. The 2800-square-foot Murie Ballroom received new decor, and Chill Spa added a cold plunge tub and infrared sauna. The renovation emphasizes Jackson Hole's natural beauty and elevates the boutique hospitality experience.

🎭 Bristol Hoteliers Association announced that the YTL Arena Bristol, a 20,000-capacity venue in North Bristol, will open in 2028 at the Brabazon Hangars. Initially set for 2022, its completion is now anticipated to boost local businesses. The venue will be in the top five largest in Europe and includes a train station with an 11-minute journey to central Bristol. The hospitality sector anticipates economic growth, with past events in Cardiff already benefiting Bristol hotels.

🎭 Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi - MGallery Collection is undergoing a renovation set to complete in 2026. From May to October 2025, 50% of rooms, two dining venues, and more were revamped. New guest spaces, a boutique, and a M Moment experience are planned. Infrastructure upgrades include chiller systems and 600 square meters of solar panels, reducing energy dependency by 5%. The hotel maintains sustainability efforts, earning recognition as one of Vietnam's Top 10 Best Green Hotels in 2025.

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened its third hotel in three years in Mesa, AZ, at 1555 S 105th Pl. Owned by Opwest Partners and Iridius Capital, with Legacy Management's 86-key property, the hotel offers signature amenities like a 24-hour store, guest laundry, and full kitchens. CEO Ryan Rivett aims for 20 locations in the coming years, signaling success in this fast-growing market. Conveniently located along U.S. 60, the hotel provides easy access to local attractions.

🏨 Gabriel Escarrer Juliá's company celebrates its 70th anniversary at FITUR 2026, following a successful 2025 with 51 new hotel signings, totaling nearly 9,200 rooms. By 2026, Meliá expects to operate 411 hotels, emphasizing luxury and sustainability. Locations include Spain, Italy, and new markets like Hungary. In 2026, 28 hotels will open, focusing on premium and luxury segments. Investments since 2023 total €975 million to transform over 90 hotels. Meliá's expansion involves 40 joint ventures, valued near €3 billion.