Hotel Openings

🏨 Domes Resorts has entered the Spanish market by taking over Baobab Suites in Tenerife, located in Costa Adeje. Baobab Suites features 125 suites, three restaurants, and several private pools, earning a 92% satisfaction score on TripAdvisor. It has added a wellness and sports area with four paddle courts, a beach volleyball court, and yoga facilities. This move enhances Domes Resorts' international presence, aiming to expand in both mature and emerging tourism markets.

🏨 The Grand Hotel Vanuatu will reopen in Port Vila on 6 March 2026, after the casino's reopening on 4 December 2025. The hotel, damaged by a December 2024 earthquake, underwent extensive restoration. Upgrades include 74 rooms and suites, a coral-colored exterior, dining options, and five event spaces. Located by Port Vila harbour, it's 15 minutes from the airport. The Zagame family owns this iconic four-star hotel, a symbol of resilience and renewal.

🏨 Main Street Hospitality, spanning over 10 properties across five states, turned 10 last year. In 2025, the company faced challenges requiring restructuring due to unmet business expectations. Despite a tough year, their employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) reached 78, surpassing the industry average of 44. These results reflect their emphasis on culture and leadership, with monthly calls involving all leaders to maintain organizational alignment and engagement. Sarah, the CEO, stresses transparent communication and collaborative decision-making.

🏨 Six Senses London opens March 1, 2026, in Bayswater, marking the brand's UK debut. The hotel, led by GM Nick Yarnell, features 109 rooms, 14 residences, and a spa. Over 300 roles have been created, contributing to the revitalization of The Whiteley. Key team members include Taffryn Kinsey-Ellis (Wellness) and Eliano Crespi (Food Culture). This urban retreat blends wellbeing, sustainability, and community in its operations, designed by AvroKO and EPR Architects.

🏨 Valor Hospitality Partners has expanded its UK portfolio from 17 hotels in 2021 to 40 by 2026. The addition includes 4 new hotels, boosting its UK presence to 7,000 bedrooms and 17 meeting rooms. The US-based company, founded in 2012, now manages over 100 properties in 65 cities across 22 countries. Valor was named the best employer in the hospitality category by The Times in 2025.

🏖 Aulūs Lindos Rhodes by Domes, opening April 2026 on the southeastern coast of Rhodes near Lardos, will offer 188 rooms and suites, most with private pools or outdoor Jacuzzis. The five-star family resort includes four restaurants, a SOMA Spa, gym, tennis courts, and a Montessori-inspired Kids' Club. Part of Hilton's Curio Collection, this ultra all-inclusive concept features 24-hour dining, premium beverages, and cultural programming, enhancing Hilton and Domes' presence in Greece.

🏖 In April 2026, Aulūs Chania by Domes, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, opens in Stavros, Crete. This adults-only resort features 200 rooms and suites, three pools, and a floating sea deck. It will offer all-inclusive amenities: 24-hour dining, premium drinks, wellness activities, and cultural experiences. Located 25 minutes from Chania's old harbor, the resort includes an on-site chapel, ideal for weddings and events.

🌴 Domes rebrands Aulūs, launching two hotels in April 2026: Aulūs Chania (Crete) and Aulūs Lindos Rhodes (Rhodes). Global all-inclusive market valued at $95.6 billion in 2024, growing 7.1% annually. In the UK, 40% of travelers under 44 and 57% with young families plan all-inclusive holidays. Aulūs Chania offers 200 rooms, three pools, and a spa. Aulūs Lindos features 188 rooms, many with private pools, four restaurants, and a Kids' Club.

🏨 New York City and Phoenix will see the most new hotel room openings in 2026, with 4,852 and 3,650 rooms respectively, according to CoStar. Dallas, Orlando, and Miami follow. The U.S. will open 891 hotels with 99,011 rooms in 2026, rising to 1,688 hotels with 191,926 rooms by 2027. CoStar's data indicates growth potential, as current room supply and demand are still below 2019 levels, despite leading occupancy rates.

🏨 IHG® Hotels & Resorts plans to open a Vignette Collection hotel in Panchkula, India, by early 2026. The 145-room hotel will include 11 suites, 4 dining venues, and over 2,200 square meters for events. Panchkula, part of the growing Chandigarh Metropolitan Region, hosts IT parks and manufacturing hubs. IHG aims to expand its luxury presence in India, where 51 hotels already operate, with 80 more in the pipeline for the next 3-5 years.