Hotel Openings

🏨 Mandarin Oriental will open its second Dubai hotel in October 2025, located in the 63-storey Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road. The tower features 259 rooms and suites, 224 branded residences, and a rooftop helipad. It incorporates energy-efficient designs and the region's tallest ceramic façade. The hotel boasts Dubai’s first Mandarin Oriental branded residences, a two-floor spa, and ten international-themed restaurants and bars. Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is the existing site on Dubai’s waterfront.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum West Beach in Türkiye in mid-2026. Located near Turgutreis Marina, the 460-room resort will offer amenities like a large pool, spa, and conference area, enhancing IHG's 33 open and 17 pipeline hotels in Türkiye. The collaboration with Uslu Turizm reflects strategic growth in the leisure segment, offering access to local attractions and nearby Greek Islands, enhancing Bodrum's tourism appeal.

🏨 Dublin-based Staycity Group opened a 227-room Wilde aparthotel in Cambridge city centre in 2025, marking their debut in the historic university town.

🛑 Crowne Plaza London Kingston completed a multi-million pound renovation by August 4, 2025, enhancing guest rooms, public spaces, and meeting facilities. Located near Hampton Court Palace, the hotel offers 121 bedrooms and event spaces. It's within 30 minutes of Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Owner Samko Hospitality Limited aims to cater to business and leisure travelers, while the general manager highlighted environmentally friendly practices, reducing waste and energy consumption. Further expansion is planned for early 2026.

🏖 Europe and the U.S. are witnessing a surge in hotel conversions, with nearly 50% of July's openings being conversions. Marriott is expanding in Europe using this cost-effective, eco-friendly method. Coastal regions, particularly in Greece, Spain, and the U.S., see increased hotel openings due to summer demand. Emerging markets like Saudi Arabia and India also show growth, driven by rising local and international tourism. This trend highlights a shift in global hotel strategies towards conversions and coastal developments.

🛒 Charlestowne Hotels, based in Charleston, South Carolina, celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2025. In June 2025, they took over Hotel Nell in Washington, DC. The Inn at Aspen will relaunch in Q3 2025, and Hotel Flora in Santa Fe will open in Q4 2025. Their university hotel portfolio reached 14 properties with new additions near Denison and Clemson Universities. They plan three new Tribute Hotels under Marriott. Charlestowne's services include revenue and marketing for 15 hotels.

🏨 Los Angeles, California—Pendry West Hollywood has rebranded as The Sun Rose West Hollywood, part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts' L.V.X. Collection. The hotel features 149 rooms, including 37 suites, an Art Deco design, and a 2,300 sq. ft. ballroom for 200 guests. Wolfgang Puck offers a Pan-Asian menu at Merois. Moët Bubbles Bar operates on weekends, and Adam Blackstone is the new creative director. Key amenities include a spa, fitness center, and music venue Live at The Sun Rose.

🍽 The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, with four food and beverage destinations curated by Alliance Hospitality Group and Riot Hospitality Group. Kauboi offers a Japanese Steakhouse experience with a 40-oz. Mishima Tomahawk Ribeye, while Allegra features a Moroccan-inspired Rooftop Pool & Bar. F/Sixteen, inspired by the F-16 fighter jet, reimagines classic American diner fare. The 9,575 sq. ft. Kauboi Terrace includes private cabanas and a two-sided fireplace.