Hotel Openings

📍 Woods Cove Inn, a 22-room boutique hotel, will reopen on May 11 in Laguna Beach, California, along the Pacific Coast Highway. Owned by Blake Marriott, it transitions from the Sonder brand to an independent hotel with management by Parable Hospitality. Didi Shields serves as the general manager. The property features design by CPD Studio and includes amenities like natural wood touches, commissioned artwork, a swimming pool, and various curated guestroom offerings.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. achieved a 5.4% RevPAR increase in Q1 compared to last year, with a 7% rise in leisure demand from premium customers. Hyatt opened 3,996 rooms, including Andaz Lisbon and Andaz Shanghai ITC. Net room growth was 5%, and the pipeline grew by 9.4% to 151,000 rooms. World of Hyatt's membership reached 66 million, up 18%. Hyatt anticipates 2%-4% RevPAR growth for the year and net room growth of 6%-7%.

🏨 Tokyu Hotels and Resorts will open The Hotel Well-hub Haneda on 6 July, rebranding the Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel near Haneda Airport. Originally opened in 2018, the hotel aims to cater to international visitors by offering experience-driven stays rather than traditional transit services. Tokyu Corporation and Tokyu Hotels and Resorts will manage the transition, emphasizing engagement through local events and cultural experiences to attract tourists. The reopening follows pandemic disruptions in international services.

🏨 Aykley Group opens a £2.3m boutique aparthotel in Durham's city centre, featuring four themed suites: Marrakesh, Peking, Andorra, and Pioneer. The project involved a £815k acquisition and a £1.5m refurbishment of a former Court Inn site. The ground floor will host The Court, a restaurant and bar managed by local operators. Imad Ali, CEO, emphasizes the unique luxury experience and the group's commitment to Durham's growth as a destination.

🏨 Fairfield by Marriott celebrates a milestone with its 100th hotel opening in Greater China, specifically in the Nan’an District of Chongqing. Since entering the market in 2017, Fairfield has added 50 hotels within two years, with plans for new locations, like Zhangjiajie, by 2026. The Chongqing hotel features 182 rooms, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center. Located at No. 9 Jiangnan Avenue, it is easily accessible from Chongqing North Station and Nanping Metro Station.

🏨 Treehouse Hotel Manchester completes its opening on 11 June 2026 with the launch of its 14th floor. The expansion includes two dining concepts, a rooftop lounge, and nine suites. The 14th floor hosts Sistermoon, a Southeast Asian barbecue by Sam Grainger, Luke Cowdrey, and Justin Crawford, alongside The Nest rooftop bar and The Hideout lounge. New suites offer kitchens and walk-in wardrobes, highlighting premium, experience-led offerings.

🏨 Norwalk, CT - HEI Hotels & Resorts has added the Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens PGA Boulevard to its portfolio, marking their 21st property in Florida. Located in central Palm Beach Gardens, near I-95, the 160-room hotel recently renovated its guestrooms and plans a major lobby and food and beverage outlet renovation. CEO Anthony Rutledge and Managing Partner Joseph Lubeck anticipate enhancing the property's value and expanding HEI's presence in the Southeast.

🛌 G6 Hospitality launched Studio 6 Plus, an upper-economy extended-stay brand, at its franchisee convention in Cancun, Mexico. Rates are expected at $75–$90, with RevPAR targets of $60–$70. Rooms will feature full kitchens, and properties will have 60–150 rooms. The brand targets professionals needing long-term stays. Studio 6 Plus offers enhanced privacy with interior corridors and a three-click automated check-in. Franchisees are charged only for direct bookings. Upcoming projects and locations remain unannounced.

📍 G6 Hospitality, operator of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced Studio 6 Plus, a new extended-stay brand, in Dallas, Texas. This brand targets upper-economy travelers with ADRs of $75-$90 and RevPAR of $60-$70. Studio 6 Plus offers 60–150 rooms featuring full kitchens and smart TVs. It employs a tech-forward approach with a three-click check-in system and enhanced security features. Franchisees benefit from a fee structure tied to brand-generated bookings, excluding third-party OTA channels.

🏨 Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence, reopened on April 28, 2026, after an 18-month renovation. Located in the Fiesole hills, the hotel now features 39 redesigned rooms and suites, a Guerlain spa, and restored gardens. Renovations include 27 suites and 12 rooms by Luigi Fragola Architects. Guests can enjoy new dining options and curated wellbeing experiences. The gardens cover over 10,000 square meters, and the property offers seasonal programs like yoga and sound healing.