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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Colwen Hotels and XSS Hotels Complete Multi-Year Transformation, Launch The Framingham Hotel Collection with 371 Rooms

🏨 Colwen Hotels and XSS Hotels completed a major transformation of Framingham's Castle Hotel into The Framingham Hotel Collection, featuring three hotels: Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Framingham, and TownePlace Suites Framingham, offering 371 rooms. This renovation includes over 25,000 square feet of modern event space. The destination features updated meeting spaces, and three new dining options, enhancing its appeal in Massachusetts, near Boston.
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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds La Posada de Santa Fe to Portfolio, Plans Enhancements for Iconic Property

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts added La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, to its portfolio. Located in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, this Victorian-style hotel offers 157 rooms, including Pueblo Revival-style adobe casitas. Amenities include a spa, salon, heated outdoor pool, and hot tub. The property is near the Plaza, providing access to local shops and galleries, and features a dedicated art curator showcasing Southwestern art.
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BWH Hotels Announces Expansion in Africa with 25 New Projects in Morocco and 12 in Egypt

🏨 BWH Hotels aims to expand in Africa with new developments in Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The Future Hospitality Summit Africa will take place from March 31 to April 1, 2026. The group has signed over 25 pipeline properties in Morocco in the past year and has 12 projects in Egypt. In Nigeria, two hotels will open: Best Western Premier McDons Skye Hotel and Best Western Plus Ambience Hotel Ikeja. The expansion targets upscale and upper-midscale markets.
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Bourn Companies Completes Topping Out of 144-Room Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown Hotel, Opening January 2027

🏨 Bourn Companies celebrated the topping out of Tempo by Hilton Tucson Uptown, a 144-guestroom hotel in Tucson, Arizona. The five-story hotel is set to open in January 2027. The pet-friendly venue will feature 3,000 square feet of meeting space, a boardroom, a bar, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. The hotel will be managed by Valencia Hotel Group, with EBCO General Contractors and Mayse & Associates involved in the project.
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IHG's Garner Hotels Becomes Fastest Growing Brand with 100 Locations Across 12 Countries Since 2023 Launch

🏨 Garner Hotels, a midscale conversion brand by IHG, has rapidly expanded since its 2023 inception, reaching 100 hotels globally. By 2025, it led IHG's hotel launches in the EMEAA region with 43 openings, including its UK debut in Preston. In the Americas, Garner opened 23 hotels, ranking third among IHG brands. It aims for twofold growth, with plans to enter China by 2026 and an active pipeline of nearly 80 hotels.
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The Kithmore Boutique Hotel in St Andrews Opens Bookings After £7.5m Redevelopment of Historic Townhouses

🏨 Bookings are open for The Kithmore, a 44-bed boutique hotel in St Andrews, set to open in June. The £7.5 million redevelopment involved restoring three 19th Century townhouses originally designed by architect George Rae in 1847. Located on Playfair Terrace, a new extension and renovations include a standalone bar and restaurant. Recruitment for senior management is underway. The hotel aims to provide a luxurious yet welcoming retreat inspired by the Scots word ‘kith’.
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Bob W Signs Long-Term Lease for 84-Unit Serviced Apartment Property in Belfast, Opening in Q2 2026

🏠 Bob W will open an 84-unit serviced apartment property in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in Q2 2026. Located at 57 Dublin Road, the 3,742 sqm building features fully furnished apartments with kitchens and smart technology. The site offers a gym, rooftop garden, and café. Positioned centrally with accessible public transport via Belfast Grand Central Station, it supports digital and remote guest services. This marks Bob W's entry into Ireland, emphasizing sustainability and modern traveler needs.
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Corinthia Hotels to Open New RMB 4 Billion Chengdu Development with ShiLong Industry Co. and Geminus Group by 2032

🏨 Corinthia Hotels is partnering with ShiLong Industry Co. and The Geminus Group to develop Corinthia Chengdu, set to open in 2032 in Chengdu's Gaoxin District. The development includes a mixed-use tower with 150 rooms, 60 branded residences, and additional retail, residential, and commercial spaces, totaling an investment of RMB 4.0 billion. Located at Tianfu Avenue and Tianfu First Street, this project marks Corinthia's entry into China, aiming to blend luxury with Chengdu's local culture.
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Charlestowne Hotels Announces Eight New Projects, Including Boutique and Staffless Concepts, Scheduled Through 2028

🏨 Charlestowne Hotels is expanding across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mountain West with projects through 2028. Hotel Flora in Santa Fe, NM, opens July 2026 with 27 rooms; Hotel Laureum in Milwaukee, WI, follows in June 2027 with 35 rooms. The Inn at Aspen, CO reopened in January 2026 after renovations. The Livery Guesthouse in Tarpon Springs, FL, opens April 2026 with a staffless model. A 50-room Charleston, SC hotel is planned for Fall 2028.
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Peachtree Group Issues $103 Million Bridge Loan for Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel Redevelopment

💰 Peachtree Group, in Atlanta, Georgia, originated a $103 million bridge loan for the Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel. The 289-key redevelopment project, located in Miami Beach, Florida, is on the historic Collins Park Hotel site. The site, originally built between 1938-1953, is recognized by the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board. The hotel is expected to open in May 2026, near the Miami Beach Convention Center and the ocean.
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