Hotel Openings

🏨 Hilton celebrates a major milestone in 2025 with 1,000 luxury hotels worldwide, marking a year of growth in its luxury and lifestyle collections. Looking forward to 2026, Hilton plans several key openings, including Waldorf Astoria in Rabat Salé and London, and Conrad hotels in Athens and Kuala Lumpur. In total, more than 60 new lifestyle hotels are expected in 2026, expanding their portfolio in diverse destinations and surpassing 200 openings in the Curio and Tapestry Collections.

📍 Marriott International marked a milestone in APEC by adding its 700th property, Legacy Mekong, Can Tho, Autograph Collection, in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. With 30 properties in Vietnam and 50 more in development, Marriott is expanding beyond major cities. Vietnam saw over 17 million international visitors in the first 10 months of 2025, a 21% increase year-on-year. Legacy Mekong offers 86 bungalows and villas, highlighting local culture and cuisine. Marriott operates 700 properties across 22 countries, with 400 in development.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first two Prize by Radisson properties in the Nordics in Bergen, extending its portfolio to five hotels in the city. The Solheimsviken Bergen location features 217 rooms and amenities, while Xhibition Bergen City offers 55 rooms. Both are centrally located near public transport and attractions in Bergen, a UNESCO World Heritage City. This marks Radisson's midscale lifestyle brand debut in the region to provide vibrant hospitality experiences.

🏨 Hotel Indigo opened a 153-room hotel in Torquay, managed by IHG and owned by Singapore-based Fragrance Group. Located near Torquay Museum and Torre Abbey Sands, it reflects local maritime heritage. Amenities include a ground-floor restaurant, Root and Reef Bistro, a wellness suite, and a fitness center. A rooftop bar, The Cast, will open in spring 2026. This opening supports Torquay's regeneration efforts. Koh Wee Meng, Fragrance Group CEO, and James Farley, the hotel's GM, expressed excitement about the project.

📍 BH Group plans a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the Windermere Hotel in the Lake District, a landmark since 1847. Closed since late autumn, the project includes new reception, bar, and restaurant spaces, and a full refurbishment of 75 bedrooms, plus a spa and health club. Marshall’s Building Contractors from Yorkshire is handling the work. The reopening is set for early summer 2026, creating 130 jobs and boosting the local economy.

🏨 Namron Hospitality has opened its second US boutique hotel, Maison Felix, in Miami's North Beach in December 2025. The hotel, designed by Felix Cohen, features 29 rooms and suites with midcentury style. Amenities include a courtyard with a swimming pool and vaulted ceiling suites. Namron Hospitality, led by founder Yves Naman, also debuted Le Particulier in Miami Beach in October 2025. Maison Felix is designed to offer guests a local, authentic Miami experience.

🏨 Over 20 artisans, specializing in plasterwork and woodcarving, contributed to the interiors of Rosemary, a boutique hotel in Marrakech created by LRNCE. The riad features five guest rooms, a scented hammam, a courtyard pool, and meals sourced from local souks. Located in the UNESCO-protected medina, structural changes were restricted, so LRNCE collaborated with local craftspeople for aesthetic updates. Notable features include a 40-year-old jacaranda tree and custom-made terrazzo tiles. Rosemary was shortlisted in the Dezeen Awards.

🏨 The Oberoi Group opened The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in Khajuraho, India, a restored 350-year-old palace on a 76-acre estate. It offers 65 rooms and suites, including private pool villas, three dining venues, and event facilities for up to 200 guests. Located near UNESCO World Heritage temples and Panna National Park, it features sustainability practices like solar power and water recycling. Activities include temple visits, safaris, and cultural programs.

🏖 Equinox Hotels is set to expand in the Caribbean with the Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara. The project features 62 rooms and 71 branded residences, including 18 oceanfront and 18 upland villas, plus 35 Equinox residences. A 118-berth marina for vessels up to 240 feet will complement the beachfront property. Key amenities include an Equinox Club, Spa, luxury retail, and health-focused dining options, underpinning the brand's wellness philosophy of movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community.

🏨 Whitbread plans a £12m Premier Inn on Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle, with a five-story, 104-bedroom design. Acquired in May 2025, construction may start in 2026, opening by 2028. The project will create 25 permanent jobs and 45 construction roles, boosting the local economy by £4m annually. The hotel will use renewable energy, including heat-recovery systems and air-source pumps. The site’s history dates to 1881, with the former hotel demolished in 2019-20.