Hotel Openings

🏨 Gabriel Escarrer Juliá's company celebrates its 70th anniversary at FITUR 2026, following a successful 2025 with 51 new hotel signings, totaling nearly 9,200 rooms. By 2026, Meliá expects to operate 411 hotels, emphasizing luxury and sustainability. Locations include Spain, Italy, and new markets like Hungary. In 2026, 28 hotels will open, focusing on premium and luxury segments. Investments since 2023 total €975 million to transform over 90 hotels. Meliá's expansion involves 40 joint ventures, valued near €3 billion.

🏨 Hotel Terra Jackson Hole in Wyoming has completed a $6.98 million renovation, transforming 132 rooms, suites, and meeting spaces with a design inspired by Jackson Hole's landscape. Key updates include remodeled kitchens with new appliances, art installations reflecting the four seasons, and new amenities like a cold plunge tub and infrared sauna at the Chill Spa. With Marguerite Veber as the new Hotel Manager, the hotel strengthens its status as a premier mountain retreat.

🏠 Reside's latest addition, The Heid Lofts by Reside, a Wyndham Residence, opened with 96 units in Callowhill, Philadelphia. Each unit offers high-speed internet, full kitchens, and laundry facilities. This marks a continuation of Reside and Wyndham's 10-year partnership, launched in October 2024, with properties in major U.S. cities. Wyndham operates 10,000 hotels globally, while Reside covers over 19,000 cities. They aim to expand quickly into new markets like Los Angeles and Chicago.

🏖️ Starwood Hotels plans to introduce 1 Hotel & Homes Hudson Valley in New York's Ulster County. Residences will be available for purchase in Summer 2026, with the resort set to open in 2028. Located on 775 acres near Rosendale and Kingston, the site features Fifth Lake and conserved lands. 1 Hotels will offer 100 rooms, residences, farm-to-table dining, and wellness amenities, designed by ODA and Starwood's team. The project aims to merge sustainability with luxury.

🏖 Pearlstone Partners and AvantStay open The Code at 2323 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin. This boutique hotel-residential hybrid features 152 furnished residences, including studios and one- and two-bedroom layouts. Prices start in the low $400,000s for studios. Key amenities include a temperature-controlled pool, rooftop terrace, and 24-hour concierge. Guests can select from three interior design palettes. The Code offers options for short stays and 30-day minimum rentals, managed by AvantStay's program.

🏠 RISONARE Shimonoseki by Hoshino Resorts opened in Yamagata Prefecture, marking its first expansion in this region. With over 70 properties globally, the brand's growth increased by 74% since 2019. The hotel features 187 rooms, an infinity pool, and a spa. The culinary focus includes unique local dishes, especially fugu. The design reflects the Kanmon Strait's influence, offering immersive experiences and amenities like the Strait Cabana Suite, indoor pools, and themed dining options.

🏖 Dune House Hotel & Spa, Jacksonville's latest oceanfront hotel at 1 Ocean Boulevard, welcomes guests from March 3, 2026. Styled by Sage Studio and Islyn Studio, it honors architect William Morgan. The hotel offers 193 rooms, some with ocean views, and features four dining venues, including Coastal Farmer. Amenities include a beachfront pool and The Spa at Dune House. The hotel provides 10,000 sq ft of event space and showcases local culture through retail spaces.

🏨 Hotel Heron in Old Town Alexandria transitions to Curio Collection by Hilton, retaining its 134-room character under Aparium's management. Located in Alexandria, VA, this chic hotel combines local charm with Hilton's global reach. Guests benefit from Hilton Honors program and amenities. Dining includes KILN, Francis Hall, and Good Fortune rooftop bar. It's the second Curio Collection in the DMV region. Contact: 699 Prince St, Alexandria, VA, +1 703-662-1900.

🏖️ **Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado** – The historic 1800s mining town turned luxury resort has completed a multi-million dollar renovation over three years. Key transformations included guest cabins, the Saloon, Dance Hall, and Potter House. Notable designs by Waldo Works, with Christina Rossi as Director of Interior Design, preserved original charm while introducing modern updates. Signature upgrades aim to enhance guest experience, with spaces like Chuck’s Cabin and Major Ross Cabin offering a blend of rustic heritage and contemporary luxury.

🏨 DoubleTree by Hilton London West End completed a £4 million refurbishment in Bloomsbury, London, enhancing its hotel with 14 new rooms including two Duplex Suites, and a redesigned lobby and restaurant. The project started in early 2025. The hotel now has 275 rooms. New room options include Double Double Duplex Suites, Deluxe Double Double rooms, and King Deluxe Suites. The lobby and The Writing Room Bar & Lounge offer a contemporary design inspired by Bloomsbury writers.