Hotel Openings

🏨 Graduate by Hilton launched its first Texas hotel, a 93-room site, in July 2025, across from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. The hotel introduces mid-century modern Texas ranch interiors and is part of Hilton Honors. AJ Capital Partners redesigned the original Lumen Hotel building, incorporating local design elements. It features Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse and emphasizes community connection. The Graduate brand plans further expansion in Texas, with Austin next in line.

🏨 Accor will expand the Emblems Collection in Italy with three new hotels opening in 2026. Locations include Siena, Umbria, and Apulia. The Siena hotel will feature 38 rooms, the Umbria location 51 keys, and the Apulia site 60 suites. The partnership is with Rome-based AG Group. Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo is also in the collection. Other projects are planned in the UK, Greece, and Canada. Emblems Collection targets luxury via unique, culturally rich properties.

🏨 July 29, 2025, Savannah, Georgia: McKibbon Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, set to open in 2025. Originally breaking ground in November 2023, this will be McKibbon's second Tempo by Hilton property, among five managed in Savannah. The LEED-certified hotel will feature tech-enabled guestrooms, Peloton suites, a Bluestone Lane Café, and a rooftop bar. The design collaborates with the Savannah Historic District Board, reflecting local heritage.

🏨 July 29, 2025, Cabo San Lucas: Mexico Grand Hotels announces Kadún, a new 110-room boutique hotel opening this fall near El Médano Beach. Kadún, inspired by the Baja California Sur's natural beauty and cultural history, features rooms with kitchenettes, terraces, and jacuzzis. Amenities include a rooftop pool, restaurant, café, spa, and meeting spaces. Guests have access to sister properties, enhancing their Cabo experience during the 2025 high season.

📈 Sonesta International Hotels announced 31 new franchise agreements in the first half of 2025, demonstrating significant global expansion. Ten new hotels opened, adding nearly 1,000 rooms to their portfolio. These openings include the Sonesta Essential Baton Rouge, Red Lion Hotel Charlotte, and Signature Inn Miami, among others. The growth highlights Sonesta’s strategic brand offerings and ability to meet market demands across diverse locations, including Louisiana, California, and Florida.