Hotel Openings

🏨 Faraway Hotels will expand with two new properties in Sag Harbor, N.Y., and Jackson Hole, Wyo., opening in summer 2026. Managed by Collared Martin Hospitality, these hotels will convert existing properties. Faraway Sag Harbor will be the new identity for the 67-room Baron’s Cove, with a restaurant called Zagara. Faraway Jackson Hole will transform the Snake River Lodge & Spa, featuring a lobby lounge and cocktail club. The expansion continues Faraway Hotels’ unique narrative-driven hospitality approach.

🏖 The Dubai Beach EDITION, a collaboration by Shamal Holding and Marriott International, is set for completion in 2029 at Dubai Harbour. It will feature 165 residences and a hotel with 185 rooms and suites, all with waterfront views. This marks the first EDITION residences in the Middle East. Located in a coastal district, the development includes residential, hospitality, retail, and dining facilities, enhancing Dubai’s luxury offerings.

🏝 Reimagined Lagen Island, a private resort in Bacuit Bay, reopens in September 2025 after a year-long transformation. Featuring refreshed interiors inspired by Filipino heritage, the resort offers eco-friendly experiences. October marks the end of the rainy season, revealing lush landscapes and 28°C seas, ideal for kayaking, windsurfing, and turtle spotting. The island emphasizes regenerative travel, offering conservation talks, craft sessions, and serene nature exploration. Enjoy a warm escape with a focus on nature and cultural immersion.

🏠 Aman Singapore, set to open in Singapore's tallest skyscraper, The Skywaters, combines a hotel, residences, and a private members club. Developed by Perennial Holdings, with design by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it offers spacious suites, Aman Residences, and a full-floor Aman Spa. This iconic project in the Central Business District aims to deliver urban luxury. Aman currently operates 36 resorts globally, with a pipeline including Miami Beach, Beverly Hills, Riyadh, Dubai, and the Maldives.

🏨 PRESCOTT, Arizona—Pickard Design Studio revealed the interior design for the 109-key AC Prescott Hotel, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Construction will commence this fall. The hotel incorporates Prescott's history with a contemporary twist, utilizing natural materials and a desert-inspired palette. The four-story hotel features a velvet and leather-accented lobby, a lounge with a fireplace, and guestrooms inspired by the "Mediodía Scheme" with warm tones and earthy textures. Public areas include a market, kitchen, fitness center, patio, and pool deck.

🏨 Hilton reached 9,000 global hotels, opening nearly three per day since 8,000 in 2024. The milestone was marked by the Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa opening in Texas, offering 496 rooms. Hilton now operates over 1,000 luxury hotels worldwide, with plans to triple its African portfolio and quadruple in Saudi Arabia. The US has 6,000, Canada 200, Florida 500, and Italy 100 hotels. Hilton holds only 5% of global room share but 21% under construction.

🏨 Auberge Collection, based in Bethesda, Maryland, announced its rebranding to reflect its expanding luxury portfolio. Recent openings include Collegio alla Querce in Florence and The Woodward in Geneva. Upcoming locations are planned for London, Dallas, Miami Beach, Houston, and Puerto Rico. Dan Friedkin, chairman, emphasizes the brand's focus on unique experiences, while CEO Christian Clerc highlights this natural evolution to accommodate their growing global presence.

🏨 InterContinental Sapporo opens in Hokkaido, Japan, on the 9th to 14th floors of Lilac Square, offering 149 rooms, including 13 suites. Located in the Nakajima Park area, near Susukino, it provides cultural access. Facilities include a 20-meter indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining features Sawaka for omakase, and AuBlanc for bistro-style meals. InterContinental Sapporo joins over 231 InterContinental hotels globally, with 10 in Japan. Regent's debut in Japan is planned for 2028.

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts took over management of the Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale at Talking Stick, Arizona, on October 1, 2025. The hotel includes 101 rooms and suites, 676 sq. ft. of meeting space for up to 60 people, and features like an outdoor pool and fitness center. Located off Loop 101, it’s near attractions such as the Talking Stick Resort and Salt River Fields. Complimentary breakfast and pet-friendly accommodations are available.

🏨 a&o Hostels expands to London by acquiring the former DoubleTree by Hilton Docklands Riverside, marking its first London opening and third UK location. Set to open in November, the hotel features 500 rooms and 2,100 beds. A £21 million refurbishment starts January 2026. Located in Southwark, it offers a free electric river cab to Canary Wharf. Founded in 2000, a&o operates 44 properties in 30 cities. In 2024, they hosted 2.8 million guests.