Hotel Openings

🏖 Suite and lobby enhancements at Sonesta Ocean Point Resort, St. Maarten, are set for Q2 2026, with suites finished by the end of the quarter. Lobby updates, including Martin's Lobby Bar, start in September 2026. A sample suite opens for media in January 2026. Upgrades emphasize Caribbean style, comfort, and unobtrusive luxury, featuring modern furnishings and ocean views. The resort maintains its adult-only focus and premium experience.

🏨 Oliver Hospitality, based in Nashville, is expanding with two new properties: The Nashville Reserve and The Sarasota Modern. The Nashville Reserve features 61 units catering to both short and long-term stays, with full kitchens and in-unit washers. Located near the Tennessee Capitol, the hotel includes a gym, outdoor fireplace, and meeting spaces for up to 80 people. This marks Oliver Hospitality's third hotel in Tennessee and its first venture into residential-style lodging and the Florida market.

🏝️ AJ Capital Partners completed Coral Sands Inn & Cottages' second renovation phase in 2024 on Harbour Island, Bahamas. The transformation includes 41 redesigned accommodations, a new sea cottage, a padel court, and pool-side cabanas. Phase one, unveiled in December 2025, featured 14 redesigned cottages and new dining concepts. A spa is set to open in 2026. The hotel was named in Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List 2026, cementing its reputation as a top destination.

🏠 Kerten Hospitality is developing Casadora Resort by Cloud 7 Hotels in El Jadida, Morocco, with Groupe Ramos. The resort will feature 156 hotel rooms, 140 branded ryads, and 60 fractional ownership ryads. It includes diverse amenities like dining venues, wellness centers, and kids' clubs. André Ramos emphasizes sustainable development while CEO Marloes Knippenberg highlights the resort's unique blend of living, culture, and community. The project is part of Kerten Hospitality's Moroccan expansion.

🏨 Remington Hospitality celebrated the 100th anniversary of La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection on Duval Street, Key West, Florida, originally opened in 1926. The hotel underwent renovations to meet Marriott’s Autograph Collection standards while preserving its architecture. The centennial featured an event with a time capsule ceremony and community involvement. La Concha also partnered with Reef Relief for coral conservation efforts. CEO Ben Perelmuter emphasized the hotel's historical value and commitment to delivering long-term returns.

📅 Remington Hospitality celebrated the 100th anniversary of La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection, on January 22, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. The hotel, a key landmark since 1926, underwent a recent renovation to align with Marriott’s standards while preserving its 1920s style. The centennial event featured a time capsule ceremony and cocktail demonstrations. A partnership with Reef Relief supports local coral reef conservation.

🏨 My Place Hotels of America announced the opening of My Place Hotel-Phoenix East/Mesa in Mesa, Arizona. Owned by Opwest Partners and Iridius Capital and managed by Legacy Management, this 86-room property is their third hotel in three years. Located near Mesa Gateway Airport, it features amenities like a 24-hour store and full kitchens. The joint venture aims to open 20 locations in the coming years.

📋 Shanghai, London, and Dubai are set to open the most hotel rooms globally in 2026. Europe plans 123,789 openings, led by London (5,822) and Istanbul (3,017). Asia Pacific expects 251,234 new rooms, with Shanghai (7,457) and Beijing (3,991) at the forefront. The Middle East & Africa aim for 54,238 openings, highlighted by Dubai (5,053) and Qatar (2,406). The Americas project 132,479 rooms, led by New York City (4,852) and Phoenix (3,650).

📍 Avi Brosh's Palisociety is opening The Hôtel Lili in Beverly Hills, spring 2026, at 140 S. Lasky Dr. Originally built in 1939, the hotel now has 44 guest rooms and three stories. The design blends European style with classic Los Angeles charm, featuring custom furniture and signature Palisociety details. Guests enjoy amenities like Bellino bed linens and Diptyque bath products. It's Palisociety’s ninth property in Los Angeles.

🏨 Valor Hospitality expanded its UK operations from 17 hotels in 2021 to 40 by 2026. In January 2026, they added four hotels: Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport, Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport, Holiday Inn Express Trafford City, and Hampton by Hilton Liverpool John Lennon Airport, totaling 700 bedrooms and 17 meeting rooms. Established in 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, Valor now oversees over 100 global properties, with the UK accounting for 7,000 bedrooms.