Hotel Openings

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts expands in India, boosting its midscale presence in Uttar Pradesh and Kerala. In 2025, India saw over 4.3 billion domestic tourist visits, with Ayodhya attracting 200 million alone. New hotels include Ramada Encore by Wyndham in Ayodhya (72 rooms), Vrindavan (45 rooms), and Kochi (57 rooms). Ramada Encore now surpasses 1,000 operational keys in India, with 17 hotels nationwide. Wyndham’s loyalty program boasts over 126 million members globally.

🏨 Developers in Phu Quoc are preparing for APEC 2027 by adding thousands of hotel rooms. Sun Group's Ruby Beach complex in the island's south will feature 17 towers with over 7,000 rooms initially, expanding to nearly 20,000. In March, Sun Group and Marriott agreed to develop 10 hotels with 4,500 rooms in Phu Quoc and Vung Tau by 2030. The recent agreement aims to explore more projects in Phu Quoc, Da Nang, and other locations.

🏨 Taj Hotels operates 660 hotels globally, with only 150 carrying the Taj name. This includes brands like Vivanta, Ginger, Gateway, and Selections. Currently, 93 are open across 14 countries, with 57 still under construction. Taj retained its position as the world's strongest luxury hotel brand for the fifth consecutive year in Brand Finance's Hotels 50 2026, scoring a Brand Strength Index of 93.5/100 and earning a AAA+ rating. The ranking assesses marketing investment, stakeholder trust, and business performance.

🏨 Hill Hall Hotel, in Fayetteville, West Virginia, opened in August 2023, converting a 1923 high school and a mid-century middle school into a 40-room boutique hotel. Developed by Mountain Shore Properties, it features unique rooms ranging from 240 to 660 sq. ft. The hotel retains historical elements like beadboard wainscoting and wood-paneled ceilings. As West Virginia's sole Marriott Design Hotels member, it combines historic charm with modern design.

🏖 The Cottage in the Wood has opened The Forest Spa in Malvern, Worcestershire, introducing the first wellness facility in the Malvern Hills. Located five minutes from the Holy Well, it features a sauna, cold-water plunge pool, hot tub, and treatment rooms. Guests can try a Nordic cycle therapy known to improve metabolism and muscle tension. The spa also offers British cuisine at The Brasserie, inspired by the local landscape.

🏖 Ruby Lilou, a Ruby Hotels & Resorts property, opens in Marseille, marking its French debut. Located between Vieux Port and La Joliette, it offers 237 rooms, a 24/7 bar, a 300 sqm rooftop terrace, and seamless tech-enabled experiences. Nearby, Ruby Yani Workspaces introduces 126 flexible workstations. Room rates start at €130 per night, with workspace memberships from €60/month. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from Joliette metro and 45 minutes from Marseille Provence Airport.

🏨 Kempinski unveils E.R.A.s at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich, redefining luxury hospitality. Since October 2023, guests can explore Munich through immersive experiences guided by Local Insiders. Enjoy helicopter tours of Bavaria's castles with Wittelsbach historians, exclusive Nymphenburg Palace dinners, and Munich's Big Six beer tastings. Engage with experts like Wim-Hof guides and football legend Lothar Matthäus. Founded in 1872, Kempinski continues to innovate with Resident Curators crafting unique city narratives.

🏖 36 rooms, no TVs. Opening in December, The Ski Lodge in Verbier offers a new 36-key boutique hotel experience in Switzerland's Alpine region. Featuring luxury amenities like an indoor pool, cold plunge, Japanese onsen jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, and treatment rooms, it emphasizes wellness and disconnection. Guests can enjoy The Peak restaurant and The Listening Room, a vinyl bar with DJs. Operating year-round, it redefines luxury hospitality beyond just ski season.

📍 Postcard Hotels, founded in 2018, is shifting from leisure retreats to urban locations. CEO Kapil Chopra plans nearly-all-suite hotels with integrated private members' clubs in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Currently, they are in discussions at three urban locations. The brand, known for its 12 properties in spots like Goa and Assam, aims to offer a financially viable urban format focused on prime locations and exclusive amenities.