Hotel Openings

🏨 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.

🏨 voco hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, debuted its largest property in the Americas with voco Times Square — Broadway in Midtown Manhattan, New York. This 32-story hotel features 419 guestrooms and is the third voco location in NYC. It boasts the only hotel rooftop in Times Square with panoramic views. voco aims for 200 hotels in 10 years, currently celebrating 100 worldwide, including recent openings in Florida, Ireland, Poland, and Vietnam.

🛡️ 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.

📈 Accor reported 2025 results showing a 4.2% RevPAR increase, EBITDA up 13% at $1,417,143, and adjusted EPS up 16%. In 2025, Accor opened 303 hotels, adding nearly 51,000 rooms, achieving a 3.7% net unit growth. Revenue rose to $6,653,286, with Luxury & Lifestyle revenue up 9.8%. The Americas, notably Brazil, saw an 11.7% RevPAR increase. Net profit was $529,988,375, and adjusted net profit was $594,928,938. The ENA region posted a 3.3% RevPAR increase.