Hotel Openings

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Zhuhai Gongbei in Gongbei, Zhuhai. The hotel features 278 guestrooms and suites and offers over 17,222 square feet of meeting space, including a 6,727-square-foot Grand Ballroom. Guests can enjoy dining options such as Xiangyue Chinese restaurant and Market Café, as well as leisure facilities like a fitness center and yoga studio. This venue caters to business and leisure travelers by providing a modern, warm, and connected hospitality experience.

🏠 Dar Global has launched Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at AIDA, a luxury real estate development in Oman. Located 130 meters above sea level, this resort offers 120 themed suites and family rooms. It features Aqua Nick waterpark, themed dining, and kids' entertainment. Part of a 3.5 million square meter AIDA masterplan, the project aligns with Oman Vision 2040 to boost tourism and diversify GDP. Completion of Phase 1, including infrastructure, is expected by 2027.

🏨 Criterion Capital opened a 532-room Moxy hotel at Piccadilly Circus in partnership with Marriott International. It’s the largest Moxy hotel outside New York, converted from the Criterion Building’s former office space. The hotel features design themes like Showstopper and Spotlight, alongside Helios-inspired social spaces. Located in the West End’s retail and theatre district, this project is part of Criterion’s sustainability-focused portfolio, emphasizing adaptive reuse over demolition to preserve heritage.

🍴 Rockliffe Hall in County Durham is launching Atlas, a 36-cover restaurant, in summer 2026. Culinary director James Close and Maria Close designed it to offer global flavors. The 584-square-meter space features three kitchen islands and a chef’s table for six. The team includes Adam Molloy, Shaun Hurrell, Jack Adams, and Manuel Ghezzi. The restaurant will open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner. Ongoing renovations will enhance the resort, with the Old Hall's completion due in summer 2026.

🖨 The Hoxton Hotel in Shoreditch, London, has undergone a significant refurbishment 20 years after its opening. All 210 rooms received updates with warm, mid-century modern influences. The design retained signature elements like circular mirrors and parquet floors but introduced new headboards and second-hand furniture. The revamped interior balances Shoreditch's high-energy vibe with muted greens, yellows, and browns, reflecting the area's evolution into an established creative hub.

🏨 Bozeman's The Baxter Hotel partners with Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Breakwater to restore its historic charm. Built in 1929, The Baxter will undergo renovations to include 32 guest rooms and wellness amenities, slated for completion by fall 2027. Owned by the Loseff and Orizotti families since 2004, it will remain operational throughout restoration. The project involves local firms and aims to blend luxury with community heritage, maintaining the hotel's iconic status.

🏨 TFE Hotels will debut its Adina brand in Hobart, Tasmania, in 2025, coinciding with record-high visitor numbers of 1.36 million. The Adina Hobart features 48 keys and sits alongside the 142-key Vibe Hobart. Guests access amenities like Belvedere restaurant, a gym, and a pool. Developed by Richard and Annalisa Doedens, the hotel caters to extended stays with studios and apartments. The opening reinforces TFE's growth and Hobart's cultural evolution.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will convert the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown to voco Queenstown, partnering with Pro-invest Group. The 227-room hotel, centrally located in Queenstown, New Zealand, will undergo a refurbishment, reopening as voco Queenstown in 2026. Enhancements include revamped meeting spaces, a new dining room, and Mozzarella & Co. restaurant and bar. This reflects IHG's strategic asset repositioning approach amidst Queenstown's strong demand for premium accommodations.