Hotel Openings

🏠 Remise Rosa, a 2,500 sq m timber complex in Zurich, was designed by Hello Wood, a Budapest-based studio. Created on a former railway site, it's home to a restaurant, beer garden, and entertainment spaces. Built from sustainable CLT using CNC prefabrication, it was completed in 5 months. Active in Zurich since 2019, Hello Wood's projects include Urban Surf and Fräulein Holle. CEO András Huszár sees it as a landmark, merging architecture with business goals.

🏨 Blacksand and Marriott International announced a partnership to develop 10 hotels with over 1,300 rooms in Saudi Arabia over four years. The multi-brand deal includes renowned brands like St. Regis and Marriott Hotels, aiming to open properties across multiple cities by 2030, starting in Riyadh. This venture will create more than 6,000 jobs, with 60% for Saudi Nationals. The project supports Saudi Arabia's tourism and urban development goals.

🏝️ Ben and Kelly Navarro, owners of Beemok Hospitality Collection, completed Charleston’s first waterfront resort, the Cooper, after construction challenges. This 191-key luxury resort features an infinity pool, spa, meeting facilities, and dining options. The design by Champalimaud Design features charming guestrooms, a C-shaped building with a spiral staircase, and a nautical-themed restaurant, the Crossing, with a 10,000-square-foot space. Guests enjoy views of the Cooper River and Charleston-inspired decor.

🏨 Blacksand and Marriott International have partnered to develop 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia over four years, offering more than 1,300 rooms. The collaboration spans across Marriott brands, including St. Regis, Moxy, and Residence Inn. Set to open by 2030, the hotels will create over 6,000 jobs, with 60% for Saudi nationals. The first hotel will debut in Riyadh, supporting Saudi Arabia's urban and tourism development plans.

🏨 Drury Hotels is constructing a new Drury Plaza Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, near the Daytona International Speedway. Opening in June 2027, it will feature 180 guest rooms and over 2,000 square feet of meeting space for up to 200 attendees. It's the fourth Drury hotel in Florida in 2026. Amenities include free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool. The hotel will employ about 50 staff members. Reservation is open now.

🍴 Eight years after closing Restaurant André, chef André Chiang returns to Singapore in October 2023, opening "1887 by André" at the historical Raffles Singapore. This 42-seat restaurant, named after the hotel's founding year, features a menu inspired by historical dishes, including nearly 60 Victorian and Singaporean options. Located at 1 Beach Road, it blends colonial architecture with modern design by Bill Bensley. The kitchen is led by Ben Wang and Roy Kuo, previously at RAW in Taipei.