Hotel Openings

💻 Berlin, Germany, February 25, 2026 – Shiji and HOSPITALITY X launched Shiji's cloud-native PMS and POS in four hotels: Golf & Sporthotel Wiesensee, Nürburgring Hotels, Vier Jahreszeiten am Schluchsee, and The Curve Hotel Bay Arena. The transition from Lindner Hotels ensures operational independence with centralized guest profiles and service delivery. HOSPITALITY X manages eight hotels with approximately EUR 70 million in revenue. Shiji serves 91,000 hotels globally with over 5,000 employees.

🏨 JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown, managed by Stonebridge Companies, is set to open in spring 2026. Located in the city’s core, this 237-room hotel is a conversion of the former W Atlanta Downtown. Texas-based Looney & Associates spearheaded the design, drawing on Atlanta's railway heritage and cultural diversity. Key features include a 360-degree lobby bar, Italian-inspired restaurant, rooftop pool bar, and an Executive Lounge with 24/7 access. Wellness-focused guestrooms and meeting spaces are also highlighted.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts opened voco Times Square – Broadway, its largest property in the Americas, as one of the last new-build hotels in New York’s Times Square. It is a 32-story, 419-room hotel, featuring the only hotel rooftop with unobstructed panoramic views. Located at Seventh Avenue and West 48th Street, the hotel joins six other voco properties in New York. As of December 31, 2025, voco has 124 hotels open globally with 108 in development.

🛡️ Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO of Orient Express for Accor since 2023, is leading the revival of the historic brand. Accor acquired full ownership of Orient Express by 2022 and opened the Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome in 2025. Plans include a Venice property debut in 2026 and a Caribbean yacht launch in 2023. Perez-Alvarado, influenced by her childhood in Costa Rica and her hotel industry background, aims to honor the brand’s rich history through these new ventures.

🏠 Key International and Wexford Real Estate Investors will introduce Mr. C Residences Boca Raton, a 12-story residential tower, in downtown Boca Raton. Designed by Arquitectonica, with interiors by 1508 London, the development includes 133 residences featuring 2-3 bedroom layouts. Amenities encompass a rooftop infinity pool, outdoor cinema, and wellness facilities. The project also features Bellini Restaurant and the exclusive Mr. C Bar & Lounge. The initiative marks a significant lifestyle enhancement for the area.

📄 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its 21st brand, Noted Collection, in 2023. 🌍 It focuses on unique hotels with distinct designs and narratives, aiming for over 150 global properties in a decade. 🎨 The brand targets upscale conversions and will first roll out in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. 🏨 Key features include curated guest experiences and cultural programming, while properties gain access to IHG's infrastructure and loyalty program.

🏨 In East Sussex, England, House of Drè revamped a Georgian mansion into the 51-room "Crafted at Powdermills" hotel and members' club. Launched by Chris King, the design blends historical features like marble fireplaces and antique floors with modern elements. Local craftspeople contributed to bespoke furniture and ceramics. The hotel features bold color palettes and offers workshops by local artisans, aiming to create a network of nature-first, creatively charged hotels across the UK.