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voco Bangkok Surawong: Opening the doors to somewhere different

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts opens voco Bangkok Surawong, Thailand's first voco hotel, renovated by A49 with interior design by P49 Deesign. The hotel offers 244 rooms, a pool, a fitness center, and an onsen spa. Dining includes Tasca Sabio and Deckles Smokehouse. The venue features a ballroom for 200 guests and flexible meeting spaces. Voco hotels, launched in 2018, have grown to 117 properties with 108 more planned. Figures are as of September 30, 2025.
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Accor Expands Its Luxury Portfolio in India with the Signing of Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar

🏖️ Accor and Dangayach Group announced Sofitel Rishikesh Narendra Nagar, opening in 2030 in India's Himalayas, covering eight acres. The resort features 160 rooms, five dining venues, and a 623 m² spa. Developed in collaboration with Dangayach Group, it includes 2,000 m² of event space. Sustainability follows Accor's Planet 21 and Gaia 2.0 standards. It's set to become a luxury hub for wellness and culture, enhancing Accor's luxury presence in India.
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Oaklands Hall Hotel joins Classic British Hotels collection

🏨 Oaklands Hall Hotel has joined Classic British Hotels, enhancing its collection. Located in Laceby, the hotel spans five acres and features 46 ensuite rooms. It targets business events with three meeting spaces for up to 200 delegates. The property includes The Comfy Duck Restaurant, offering seasonal menus. Phillip Allsopp praised its countryside charm and professional standards. General Manager Barry Flint highlighted the partnership's alignment with service excellence and welcoming a broader guest network.
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The All-New Ambros Daytona Marks the Opening of the Florida Coastal Destination’s First-Ever Boutique and Design-Driven Hotel

🏖️ Ambros Daytona opens January 2026 at Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, featuring 50 rooms and suites, emphasizing minimalism and wellness. Founders Louis S. Caiola, Graham Jones, and Gregory Jones intended to create an upscale, design-driven destination. A 1,200 sq. ft. wellness studio debuts in summer 2025. The hotel offers ocean views, ADA compliance, and pet-friendly rooms under 30 lbs. Located 20 minutes from Daytona Beach Airport, it targets events like the Daytona 500 and Rolex 24.
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Kadun, a Boutique Hotel by Mexico Grand Hotels, Debuts in Cabo San Lucas

🏨 Mexico Grand Hotels announces Kadún, a 110-room boutique hotel in downtown Cabo San Lucas, opening December 15, 2025. Located near the Cabo San Lucas Marina and El Médano Beach, it offers cultural and nature-focused programs, including marine excursions and art experiences. Guests enjoy 50% off opening rates with bookings until May 3, 2026. Kadún features a rooftop pool, two restaurants, and versatile meeting spaces, promoting authentic Baja experiences. Contact: +52 624 189 3333.
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Sonesta Announces Grand Opening of Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway

📍 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the grand opening of Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway. Who? Sonesta. When? Announced today. Where? Merced, California. What? The 47-room Signature Inn Merced/Yosemite Parkway is an upper-economy property with a retro-modern design at 1260 Yosemite Parkway. How? Offers a nostalgic experience, part of the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Guests can earn or redeem points. Signature Inn competes in the upper economy and midscale accommodation market.
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Coronet Ridge Resort Debuts as Queenstown’s Ultimate Alpine Luxury Destination

🏖 Coronet Ridge Resort, led by GM Ethan Heng, opened in Queenstown, NZ, after a multi-million-dollar redevelopment. The resort features 41 rooms, including a 70 sqm Coronet Suite, with rates from $835/night. Located above Shotover River, it offers amenities like a spa and private cinema. Dining includes locally sourced menu by Chef Dominic Dsouza. Special opening rates start at $650/night. Nearby Coronet Peak Ski Area is under 10 minutes away. Visit coronetridge.co.nz for more details.
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Jolie aims to create African safari feel at The Reserve hotel in Chester Zoo

🌳 Chester Zoo's The Reserve, designed by Jolie, features 51 private lodges on a savannah-style plot. Opened in Cheshire, UK, the non-profit hotel supports African wildlife conservation. Earthy-toned interiors offer quiet luxury akin to a safari lodge, with VIP lodges featuring terraces and copper tubs. Guest stays fund endangered species protection efforts. Jolie was established in 2017, expanding its hospitality projects to places like Frankfurt's The Nest restaurant.
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Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica Completes Renovation

🎪 Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica completed a $16 million renovation in 2024, transforming all 315 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of event spaces. The redesign by Waldrop + Nichols Studio features coastal-inspired aesthetics. Highlights include the 4,526-square-foot rooftop Delfina Ballroom, accommodating up to 400 guests, and the new 500-square-foot Sandbox venue. The renovation introduced the Coastal Harvest Bar & Kitchen, serving California-inspired cuisine. The hotel now offers seven Sunset Suites with ocean views and a heated saltwater pool.
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana Opens

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Red Lion Inn & Suites Urbana in Urbana, Illinois. This 127-room hotel is near the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and the Spurlock Museum. Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and president of franchise development, highlighted its service and charm for visitors touring the university or nearby attractions. Red Lion properties are often located near national parks, appealing to nature enthusiasts.
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