Hotel Openings

🏨 July 2025 marked the opening of Reset, a unique hotel near Joshua Tree National Park, co-founded by Adam Weininger and backed by HP Investors. It's the first new hotel in the area in over 15 years. Joshua Tree sees 3-4 million annual visitors, yet lacks hotel options. Reset aims to alleviate pressure on Joshua Tree's housing stock, offering a minimalist, nature-focused experience. Despite challenges, the project capitalized on outdoor hospitality trends post-COVID, utilizing modular construction on 100 acres, with plans for future expansion.

🏨 Northbrook, Illinois—Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel completed a property-wide renovation managed by The Gettys Group and Ste Marie Design. Starting in 2020, the renovation took place in two phases: updating all guestrooms first and then public spaces, meeting venues, and exterior. Now open, the hotel boasts 20,000+ sq ft of flexible space, 21 breakout rooms, and The Greenery venue for up to 500 guests. Enhancements include a new club lounge and tech-forward fitness center.

🏨 Scottsdale, Arizona—Crescent Hotels & Resorts opened The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, the first of its kind in the area. The hotel features 161 art-forward guestrooms by RSP Architects, including two Loft Suites on the pool deck. Culinary options include Kauboi, a Japanese steakhouse, F/Sixteen, an American diner, and Allegra Pool & Bar. The hotel boasts Scottsdale's highest rooftop bar and offers event spaces for gatherings and celebrations.

🏨 Rebel Hotel Company has added Domain Sunnyvale to its West Coast collection in Silicon Valley, a strategic expansion in the California tech corridor. Located minutes from major corporate tech headquarters, the hotel features contemporary rooms, workspaces, and local culinary influences. Rebel aims to provide boutique creativity with large-platform efficiency, enhancing guest experiences and management. This expansion is part of Rebel's recent growth across key markets nationwide.

🍴 Claridge’s has announced the next chefs in its Kitchen Supper Series, partnering with the Good Food Guide for this dining experience.

🏠 Coruisk House, Isle of Skye, expands with a new holiday cottage named Tigh Mairi. 📍 Located in Elgol, it joins the existing four bedrooms and another thatched cottage. Tigh Mairi features a large double bedroom, living area, and kitchen. Owner Clare Winskill highlights increased demand for immersive stays and Skye’s popularity for intimate weddings. The guesthouse offers a four-course dinner using local produce, with views of the Sound of Sleat and Knoydart mountains.

📈 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts witnessed a 4% room growth in the first half of 2025, with 229 development contracts indicating a 40% increase year-over-year. Ancillary revenues surged by 19%, and net income rose by 1% in Q2 2025. Despite a 3% global RevPAR dip, international markets saw upturns of 7% in EMEA and 18% in Latin America. The company's strong financial position enabled $109 million returns to shareholders, with optimistic projections for the year ahead.

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🏨 Emblems Collection partnered with AG Group for expansion in Italy. By 2026, three luxury hotels will open: Palazzo Sozzini Malvolti in Siena (38 rooms), Relais San Clemente in Umbria (52 rooms), and Masseria Furnirussi in Puglia (60 suites). This brings Italy's Emblems Collection total to four hotels, boosting Accor's market presence. Future international projects are planned in Greece, the UK, and Canada, aiming to grow its luxury boutique segment.