Hotel Openings

🏨 Hilton Los Angeles Airport is undergoing a $50-million renovation, refreshing all 1,234 guestrooms. Located near LAX and key venues, the project aims to be ready for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics. The redesign includes two-queen-bed setups, modern furnishings, and enhanced connectivity. Some floors are already open, and the renovation will conclude by June 2026, catering to a diverse array of travelers.

🏨 Accor's Emblems Collection debuts at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in the UK, set in the British Cotswolds. The estate features 42 rooms, nine cottages, two restaurants, and a spa. In 2026, expansions include Canada, Italy, and Puglia. By 2027, new openings in Greece and Italy will add 80 rooms and a 500-square-meter spa. Accor plans seven more properties in Europe and the Americas, with over 15 projects in the works globally.

🏨 Hilton has launched Spark by Hilton Ponce, its first Spark hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, located in Puerto Rico's second-largest city, Ponce. The 120-room hotel, owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., offers complimentary breakfast, free parking, and event space for up to 120 people. It is situated three miles from Mercedita International Airport. Spark by Hilton has over 200 hotels globally and plans to double its presence in Puerto Rico within four years.

🌍 Viceroy Hotels expands into Africa by opening three safari lodges: Thorntree River Lodge and Lolebezi in Zambia, and Atzaró Okavango Camp in Botswana. Located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park, with access to Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta, offering wildlife safaris and cultural experiences. Accommodations feature private plunge pools, spas, and yoga decks. Arash Azarbarzin, CEO, highlights this as a milestone in Viceroy’s global growth.

🏨 The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino completed a renovation of 414 guestrooms and suites from spring to December 2025 on Palm Beach. The redesign includes neutral tones, coastal accents, and new furnishings. The Mandara Spa, with its 6,500 square feet and 12 treatment rooms, was also updated. The resort features a family-friendly pool, adults-only pool, spa, casino, and 10 restaurants. Raoul Lemmerling, the general manager, expressed excitement about the upgrades.

🏠 In 2025, the Conrad Bahrain hotel emerges in Bahrain, transformed by LW Design from a residential tower into a modern luxury hotel. This project embraces cultural depth, artistic expression, and material honesty, featuring expansive guest rooms, a rooftop pool, and a whisky and cigar bar. The design promotes individuality and genuine expression, combining regional artworks and handcrafted objects with contemporary aesthetics to create a sophisticated and culturally rich atmosphere.

🏨 Accor plans to open around 350 new hotels in 2026 across 45+ brands, including locations like Miami, Shanghai, Melbourne, and Venice. Notable launches: Orient Express Venezia in a renovated Venetian palace, Fairmont New Orleans, and Delano Miami Beach. New entries include Fairmont Agra, Pullman in the Caribbean, and multiple Mövenpick properties. Accor’s expansion covers Luxury, Premium, Midscale, and Economy segments, with new hotels in Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Caribbean.

🏨 In New Orleans' Warehouse Arts District, The Barnett, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, has completed extensive renovations. The 234 guest rooms now feature Sealy Plush 1000 mattresses and 60-inch smart TVs. The hotel includes a rooftop pool, revamped lobby, and culinary offerings like Brutto Americano with Italian flavors. Good Measure showcases local music, and Seaworthy offers a $7 cocktail hour. The Domain Companies, local developer, led the project managed by HRI Hospitality, enhancing the hotel’s artistic and communal appeal.