Hotel Openings - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 15

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Stonebridge Adds Dual-Branded Courtyard and Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown to Managed Portfolio, Expanding Urban Presence

🏨 In 2021, Stonebridge added a dual-branded Courtyard and Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown to its portfolio, featuring 282 rooms. Located in Midtown Atlanta, opposite the Fox Theatre, the property offers a vibrant cultural scene. Enhancements include the Ponce Room Bar & Kitchen and the Elements RISE breakfast, alongside a fitness center and 11,000 sq ft of event space. Stonebridge aims to elevate guest experiences and drive revenue through strategic marketing and management.

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Minor Hotels and Grupo Petra to Develop New NH Hotel in Asunción, Expanding Collaboration in Paraguay

📍 In Madrid, Minor Hotels, a global entity with 640 properties in 67 countries, and Paraguay's Grupo Petra signed agreements for new hotel ventures in Asunción. A strategic partnership focuses on NH, NH Collection, and Tivoli brands. A new 116-room NH hotel, starting construction in 2027, will open in 2029. Located on Calle Quesada, it features a rooftop restaurant, bar, meeting spaces, and more. This venture enhances Minor Hotels' asset-light growth strategy, leveraging Grupo Petra's local expertise.

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IHG Signs Agreement to Introduce Garner and Holiday Inn Express Hotels in Malaysia, Expanding to Over 20 Locations

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a two-hotel portfolio deal with King Park Hotel Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia. The 202-room Garner Hotel Kota Kinabalu will open 106 rooms by 2027 and 96 more by 2029. Holiday Inn Express Tawau will open in 2028 after refurbishing. IHG's franchise model debuts with this agreement, expanding its Malaysia presence to over 20 hotels. Garner, a midscale brand, focuses on affordability and quality. The deal enhances IHG's growth in Malaysia's tourism sector.

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Grosvenor House Suites in Mayfair Opens Ember Cigars Lounge Amid 32 Suite Refurbishments and New Concierge Space

🛑 Grosvenor House Suites in Mayfair, London, has opened a new cigar tasting lounge designed by Wimberly Interiors, complementing the refurbishment of 32 suites and a new concierge space. The lounge, led by Rhys Hamilton with 15 years of industry experience, offers cigars from Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic, plus drinks and whisky flights. Collaborations include Jacob and Co, The Glenturret, and Alexandra Llewellyn. An advanced Swiss-developed ventilation system is featured.

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Park Hyatt Residences Launches Sales in London with 103 Branded Units and Show Apartments Now Open

🏠 Park Hyatt Residences in London launched sales on 23 September 2026, featuring 103 branded residences atop the Park Hyatt Hotel, opened in 2025. Located in Nine Elms, these include show apartments designed by Christian Bense, with interiors on Level 26 offering views of iconic landmarks. Layouts vary from one to three bedrooms, incorporating midcentury and luxury design elements. Residents enjoy hotel amenities like the pool and concierge, with more designer interiors to be revealed over six months.

Songtsam Resorts Opens 20th Property, Songtsam Linka Kunming, Marking First Urban Hotel in Yunnan's Capital City

23 September 2026

🏨 September 23, 2026, Kunming, China: Songtsam Resorts unveils its 20th property, Songtsam Linka Kunming, a nature-inspired urban hotel, marking its first urban retreat. Designed by architect Wang Shu, the hotel spans 237,000 square feet, featuring 53 rooms and suites with Tibetan-inspired aesthetics. The property offers cultural spaces, multiple dining options led by two-Michelin-starred Chef Huang Jinghui, and a comprehensive wellness program. Located in Kunming's Xishan District, it's one hour from Kunming Changshui International Airport.

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My Place Hotels Relaunches Trend Brand with Three-Tier Franchise Platform at 2026 Miami Convention

🏨 My Place Hotels of America relaunched Trend by My Place at its 2026 convention in Miami, Florida. The platform offers a three-tier conversion opportunity for independent owners. Franchisees gain access to My Place's commercial platform, including a loyalty program, Stay Rewarded, which contributes over 50% of participating hotels' revenue. An introductory royalty structure is available for franchises executed before December 31, 2026. The initiative aims to offer owners a supportive franchise partnership.

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Stonebridge Adds Dual-Branded Courtyard and Element by Marriott in Atlanta Midtown to Managed Portfolio

🏨 Stonebridge has added the Courtyard by Marriott and Element by Marriott Atlanta Midtown to its portfolio. Built in 2021, this 282-room property is in Midtown Atlanta, opposite the Fox Theatre. Stonebridge aims to enhance its dining experiences, including The Ponce Room Bar & Kitchen and Elements RISE breakfast. The hotel features over 11,000 sq. ft. of event space and a fitness center. Stonebridge's commercial team will drive revenue through strategic marketing and sales efforts.

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Hotel Equities Opens 355-Room Kimpton Tres Ríos All Inclusive Resort in Mexico's Riviera Maya

🏨 Hotel Equities unveiled Kimpton Tres Ríos All Inclusive, a 355-room resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, within a 340-acre preserve. Located in Playa del Carmen, it features seven restaurants, five bars, a 10,000 sq ft spa, four pools, and Club Aventuras for kids. Six more restaurants and four bars will open this fall, with Elaia and Nebbia by early 2027. Dogs up to 23 kg are welcome for a fee. The resort highlights all-inclusive expertise by Hotel Equities in the Caribbean and Latin America.

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BWH Hotels Opens Second @HOME by Best Western in Georgia, Plans 34 Extended-Stay Locations by 2026

🏨 BWH Hotels opened @HOME by Best Western McDonough, a five-story, 128-suite extended-stay hotel in Georgia. Developed by Apsilon Hotels, this marks the brand’s first Southeast location and is strategically chosen for its proximity to the I-75 corridor and regional commerce, including over 80 million square feet of industrial facilities. The hotel features kitchens, workspaces, a fitness center, and pet-friendly options. The global extended-stay pipeline is projected to reach 34 hotels and 2,791 rooms by the end of 2026.

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