Hotel Openings

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New hotel openings, projects and expansions worldwide: the latest properties and developments across the hospitality industry.

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The Operating System Behind High-Performing Hospitality Brands: Critical Thinking, Culture, and Guest-Centric Design – Matthew Bell, Mollie’s

🏨 Chapters range from "Early years," emphasizing nurture and debate, to "Hospitality as Connection," exploring critical thinking and experiments. Highlights include citizenM lessons, where the customer is king, and the inverted pyramid model. Discussing Mollie's, it traces the journey from "Roadside Roots to Urban Hospitality," including a Manchester opening. It covers evolving rooms, diner experiences, scaling growth with AI, and cracking the diner model. The full timeline spans from 00:00 to 25:13.
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Kyle, Texas

🏨 November 26, 2025, Charlotte, North Carolina: Extended Stay America announced the opening of a new 124-room hotel, Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle, located 15 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Developed by Provident Realty Advisors, this hotel caters to increasing demand in Central Texas and offers four stories, free wi-fi, a fitness room, and fully equipped kitchens. Positioned strategically off Interstate 35 and near Ascension Seton Hays Regional Hospital, it targets business and leisure travelers.
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Tpg Hotels & Resorts Adds Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/brandon to Managed Portfolio

📍 TPG Hotels & Resorts, on November 26, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, announced managing Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon. This 152-room hotel, recently renovated for $5.5 million, features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and business center. Located in Highland Oaks business park, it's close to the Florida State Fairgrounds and Hard Rock Casino. Tim Muir, Chief Development Officer, emphasized its strategic importance. It includes a 3,800-square-foot meeting space, Garden Grille & Bar, and a 24/7 market.
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One of Hilton’s newest Curio hotels, in Napa Valley, now taking reservations

🏨 Hilton's Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, part of the Curio Collection, is set to open in early 2026. Located between vineyards and Napa's downtown, it features 203 guestrooms, 15,000 square feet of event space, and diverse dining options, including a steakhouse. Design by DyeLot Interiors connects the resort with its surroundings. Amenities include a fitness center, spa, and wine tastings. The resort participates in Hilton Honors for loyalty benefits.
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Winner of 25th Hospitality Awards Local: the Best Resort (Re-)Opening

🏖 Club Med Gregolimano in Greece reopened June 2024 with 334 rooms after a two-year renovation. This eco-conscious resort now features a Zen pool, yoga, and Sothys wellness. Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles relaunched June 2025 after an $80 million revamp, with 192 rooms, 7 dining options, and local design. The St. Regis Le Morne, Mauritius rebranded May 2025, offers 172 suites, bespoke service, and sustainable luxury. These resorts redefine hospitality with innovation and eco-friendly practices.
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Winner of 25th Hospitality Awards Local: Best Luxury Hotel (Re-)Opening

🏨 Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels reopened in December 2024 after a four-year restoration, offering 90 rooms, 31 suites, and five signature suites with dining by Michelin-starred chefs. Hotel SAX Paris, opened by Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts on Avenue de Saxe, features 118 rooms and a rooftop restaurant. Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella reopened in 2024, featuring 178 rooms, five restaurants, and a spa. These awards highlight the fusion of heritage and modern luxury in Europe.
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Wyndham’s Baymont makes Asia-Pacific debut

🏨 Baymont by Wyndham debuts in Asia-Pacific with the opening of Baymont Kunming Wuhua in China. The hotel, located near Yunnan Wildlife Park and Cuihu Park, offers 92 guestrooms. Amenities include Wi-Fi, parking, and fitness facilities. The hotel features 300 square meters of event space for up to 180 guests. This marks Baymont's first property outside the Americas, expanding Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' presence in China's midscale market.
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Accor’s Pullman Hotels hits the change-up button

📍 Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor’s portfolio, is undergoing a global brand transformation after the first Pullman xChange event in Dubai (13-14 November 2025). New design elements debut at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lake Towers, with plans for Pullman Perth Airport and Pullman Hamilton. By 2026, 60% of the 20,000+ employees will complete new training. The brand aims to operate over 200 hotels in five years, with new openings in Guadeloupe, Montenegro, Japan, and New Zealand.
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