Hotel Openings

🏨 Designed by Philippe Starck, the "Oh Baby" hotel in Dunkirk, France, will integrate luxury, contemporary design, and gastronomy. The project, supported by Atream and developed by the Trigano family, includes a 3 km seawall extension, an 800-meter "dune dike," and a green loop. Cyril Lignac will manage a rooftop restaurant. This initiative aims to promote sustainability and enhance Dunkirk’s hospitality sector, aligning with urban regeneration goals to improve waterfront access and green spaces.

🏨 Accor's MGallery expands in Europe, opening the Green Coast Hotel in Albania, reflecting local heritage. The hotel features influences from Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history. It offers seasonal dining at Mosaic Restaurant and signature cocktails at Mente bar. Guests can enjoy a five-story spa, paragliding, and local experiences. The hotel supports local communities and gender equality initiatives. Accor's regional expansion includes projects in Slovakia and Montenegro, enhancing its presence in the Balkans and Central Europe.

🏨 In Loughton, Travelodge is opening a new hotel at Langston Road, 30 minutes from Stansted Airport, by the end of next year. The hotel will feature next-gen rooms and an 85 Bar Café, supporting local economy with job creation. Developed by Higgins Group and built by Barnes Construction, it’s part of a mixed-use project. Travelodge’s expansion includes new sites in Dartford, Liverpool, Bradford, and Birmingham, enhancing their UK presence with affordable accommodations.

📍 Renovation completed at Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County, California, updating guestrooms with new furniture, kitchen cabinets, and appliances. The hotel is seven minutes from John Wayne Airport and offers access to major attractions. Suites include full kitchens and high-speed Internet. Amenities: 24/7 fitness center, meeting rooms (1,202 sq ft, up to 78 people), outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast, and pet-friendly accommodations.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened the 60-room Red Lion Inn & Suites in Blue Springs, Missouri, near Kansas City. Conveniently located 30 miles from Kansas City International Airport, it offers easy access to Independence Airport and local attractions like the Harry S. Truman Museum & Library and Truman Sports Complex. Keith Pierce, EVP of Sonesta, highlights the continued expansion of Red Lion Hotels, stressing the increased interest in their flexible franchising strategy.

🗽 Hyatt Hotels Corporation plans to open a luxury Park Hyatt hotel in downtown Vancouver in 2026. The former Shangri-La Vancouver, now Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni, is undergoing a multi-million-dollar redesign. The 119-room hotel, the tallest in Vancouver, features panoramic views and wellness amenities. The Michelin-recommended Carlino restaurant offers northern Italian cuisine. This will be the first Park Hyatt in Vancouver and the fifth Hyatt hotel in British Columbia.