Hotel Openings

📍 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, joined the company four years ago to launch its first UK property. He has a diverse career in hospitality, focusing on hotel launches and team development, while fostering award-winning service cultures.

🏨 Marriott International and FICO Corporation are expanding their hospitality portfolio in Thailand, signing an agreement to add seven hotels and 1,262 keys across Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. New brand introductions include citizenM, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, and Series by Marriott. Key locations include the 288-key JW Marriott Bangkok Sathorn and 147-key citizenM Bangkok Sukhumvit 11. This expansion builds on their existing collaboration, creating a joint portfolio of 11 hotels spanning eight brands in Thailand.

📍 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, has been instrumental in establishing the brand in the UK over the past four years. His career in hospitality spans launching hotels, developing teams, and creating award-winning service cultures.

📑 The Wolseley will introduce its first members club at The Wolseley Hotel New York, opening Q2 2027 at 130 West 44th Street in Manhattan. This multi-level club will restore America’s first professional theatrical club, designed by Stanford White. It features the Stanford White Room for events, lounges, dining rooms, and wellness facilities. The club aims to connect members from New York, London, and beyond, offering exclusive social events and dining privileges.

🍴 ROAST's second restaurant in London has opened in October 2026 at Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch. The restaurant offers 135 covers for all-day dining, including breakfast, brunch, and its signature Sunday Roast. It emphasizes British produce with dishes evolving seasonally, complemented by a curated wine list and cocktails. Designed by 3Stories, the space reflects Shoreditch's horticultural history. CEO Marc Bevan highlights ROAST's alignment with the local market culture, celebrating craftsmanship and British quality. Bookings are now open.

🌼 Set within 240 acres in Ascot, Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester Collection, recently underwent a design renovation by Martin Hulbert Design. The redesign involved using resin, clay, and linen, incorporating wildflower motifs. The project revisits the stable suites and cottages, maintaining historical elements while adding seasonal colors. Terri Crow contributed to the garden design. Hulbert's team, including Jay Grierson and Emma Webster, emphasized continuity and modern craftsmanship, highlighting the estate's equestrian heritage.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce Hotel Indigo in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, partnering with PT Raka Eka Makmur. The 180-room hotel, scheduled to open in 2029, will feature a rooftop bar, swimming pool, and 740 square meters of meeting space. Yogyakarta, known for its cultural heritage, is a strategic location due to its proximity to Borobudur. IHG operates 35 hotels across Indonesia, with 13 more planned, including destinations like Bali and Jakarta.

🏖 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, led by CEO Ömer Acar, is entering Greece with a beachfront resort in Chania. Designed by Luciano Mazza, the resort will offer 104 accommodations, split into 64 rooms and 40 suites, and feature a 900 sq m spa and six dining outlets. The project, aimed at leisure, families, and weddings, includes a private chapel and dedicated event pool. Accor's Axel Beauvais highlights this as a strategic expansion, alongside projects in Spain and Portugal.

🏨 Concord Hospitality has been selected to manage over a dozen hotels and restaurants across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Recent additions include One Washington Circle, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in D.C., and The Satire, Autograph Collection, in Alexandria, Virginia (180 rooms). Upcoming openings include The Union Hotel Flemington in New Jersey (100 rooms) and The Beckworth Hotel Charlotte in North Carolina (240 rooms). The Wren will open in Raleigh in early 2027.

🎆 Farlam Hall in Cumbria celebrates Diwali with a two-night package from November 6-8, 2026, curated by Chef Hrishikesh Desai. Guests enjoy a Diya lighting ceremony, fireworks, street food feast, and entertainment. Saturday offers site visits or relaxation, followed by a seven-course gala dinner. Accommodation options for families are available, with a 10% discount for extended stays. Prices start under £475 per person per night. More details at farlamhall.com or 016977 46234.