Hotel Openings

🏝️ Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Sonoma County, California, joins the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection. Located near Russian River Valley vineyards, the resort offers 78 rooms and suites with private patios and vineyard views. Culinary offerings include the signature John Ash restaurant and The Front Room bar. Wellness amenities feature a spa, yoga, and event spaces. Owned by Ensemble, the property emphasizes wine country charm and is part of the I Prefer loyalty program.

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts expanded by 27% in Europe over three years, adding 32,800 rooms, reaching 150,000 open rooms by end of 2025. IHG opened 102 hotels and signed 117 properties in 2025, with conversions accounting for 84% of openings. Germany is a key market, holding 20% of the room count. European hotel investment hit €27bn (£23.3bn) in 2025. Holiday Inn represents over 60% of IHG's European estate, and the region now makes up 15% of IHG's global system.

🏨 In October 2026, Leonardo Hotels Central Europe will open its first hotel in Lisbon, Portugal - the 132-room Hotel Corpus Christi Lisboa, located in the historic district of Baixa. This marks the debut of the Leonardo Limited Edition brand on the Iberian Peninsula. The group is focusing on strategic growth in Italy and Poland by 2026, aiming to expand in established markets. In Italy, they currently operate eight hotels with 1,430 rooms.

🍫 The Spa at The Hotel Hershey, also known as The Chocolate Spa, marked its 25th anniversary with a renovation by Earl Swensson Associates. Initially a 17,000-square-foot facility, it expanded to 40,000 square feet in 2004. Key updates include neutral tones, quartz surfaces, and LED lighting, maintaining a chocolate-inspired design. ESa has collaborated with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company for over 30 years, emphasizing the spa's historic character influenced by Milton Hershey and High Point Mansion.

🌇 Bob W plans to open an 84-unit serviced apartment property in Belfast City Centre in Q2 2026. Located at 57 Dublin Road, the site features a 3,742 sqm building with amenities including a gym and rooftop garden. This expansion marks Bob W's entry into Northern Ireland and is part of its growing presence in the UK and Europe. With over 7,000 units in Europe and the UK, Bob W aims to meet modern travelers' demands with sustainable, tech-driven hospitality solutions.

🏖 Hilton is expanding in Greece with four new hotels in Athens, Corfu, Santorini, and Crete, growing from one to over 50 hotels in five years, with 20 more in development. In APAC, three new hotels are opening in Thailand, including the first Canopy by Hilton. New brand debuts include Tapestry Collection in Kenya, LXR Hotels in India, and Spark by Hilton in Saudi Arabia. Conrad Athens and Conrad Corfu, both opening in Spring 2026, offer luxury accommodations and wellness facilities.

🏨 Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel, The Vanderpump Hotel, opens on the Las Vegas Strip in May 2026. The Cromwell is transforming into this boutique hotel with 188 rooms, designed by Vanderpump and Nick Alain, featuring moss-green and dusty lilac tones. Located at Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, the hotel showcases Vanderpump Alain’s “industrial romantic” style. Caesars Entertainment remains operational during the transformation. Visit caesars.com/thevanderpumphotel for bookings.