Hotel Openings

🏠 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to complete InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke in 2029, with 88 units in Bangkok's Asoke neighborhood. Partnering with CG Capital, this marks IHG's first standalone branded residential project. Thailand leads Asia Pacific in branded residential projects with 23% of activity. The development will feature amenities like a 25-meter pool and fitness center. Globally, IHG has 231 hotels in 70 countries and 105 in development.

🏨 Accor partners with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria, opening Q1 2026. The property will feature 138 hotel rooms and 36 serviced apartments. Located in Abuja’s Central Business District, it offers four dining venues, a 665 sqm ballroom, and is 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Accor's expansion reinforces its commitment to Nigeria, with the brand operating in over 40 countries.

🏒 Relish Food Hall & Pickleball opened this summer in Louisville, Colorado, repurposing a former Sam's Club into an 88,000-square-foot venue with 21 pickleball courts. It features eight local food concepts and a bar, making it the largest indoor food hall and pickleball in the state. Swan Dive Design Studio transformed the space while preserving community spirit. Monthly memberships range from $70 to $240. Dining includes ArepasCo, Salt & Vinegar, Magic Food Bus, and more.

🏨 Ennismore plans to open a new 67-room Delano hotel in Kensington, London, by late 2026. Located near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, this project is developed with Signature Developers and DCD Properties. The hotel will feature a restaurant and a 290-square-metre Rose Bar, with elements of Delano's signature minimalist design. Part of a global expansion, other planned locations include New York and a relaunch in Miami Beach. Ben Pundole was appointed as chief brand officer in 2024.

🏨 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester completed a major refurbishment of 139 bedrooms, emphasizing the site's railway heritage. Overseen by Valor Hospitality, the project is part of a larger investment to meet high-end accommodation demand in Chester. Earlier, 80 bedrooms were refreshed with updates to the hotel’s entrance. New design features in the East Wing were delivered by ABDA Design, incorporating metal finishes and train-inspired headboards. Valor Hospitality manages 40 hotels in the UK.

🏟 Radisson Red opened a 150-room hotel in Twickenham, designed by DLSM Studio with the Rugby Football Union. Located beside the stadium, it features co-working spaces, art, and social events. The lobby includes a coffee counter, a statue of a female rugby player, and sport-inspired murals. The Loft offers arcade games and a cocktail bar. The hotel's design respects local rugby culture and is aimed at serving both guests and locals.

🏨 Kimpton will open the Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Arizona, in early 2026. Situated between Camelback and Mummy Mountains, the 42-acre site will feature over 400 guest rooms, plus 50,000 square feet of event space. Amenities include six pools, a spa, and four dining venues. Managed by Highgate, it marks IHG's first luxury property in the Scottsdale market and adds to Kimpton's global portfolio of nearly 150 properties.

🏠 Swire Hotels rebrands The House Collective as Upper House. Properties in Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Shanghai are renamed Upper House, with future openings in Shenzhen (2027), Xi’an (2028), Tokyo (2029), and Bangkok (2030). Upper House Residences in Bangkok debuts in 2030, marking the brand's first residential project. The rebrand focuses on unscripted, personal hospitality, emphasizing local design and guest experience. Upcoming projects feature designs by Büro Ole Scheeren, Shigeru Ban, Snøhetta, and Foster + Partners.

🏨 Jadran Hoteli Rijeka and Marriott International signed a franchise agreement on October 2, converting Grand Hotel Bonavia to AC Hotels by Marriott in Rijeka, Croatia. City officials and key figures like Vedran Vivoda and Kristian Šustar attended. The agreement, Jadran’s third international franchise, aims to modernize the hotel, positioning Rijeka as a competitive international destination. This partnership aligns with Marriott's expansion plans in Croatia, enhancing Rijeka's hospitality offerings.

🏨 Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury unveiled refreshed interiors, inspired by the early 20th Century Bloomsbury Group. Located on Coram Street, near Russell Square, the hotel offers 317 rooms, all air-conditioned with walk-in showers. The Artful Critic restaurant donates 50p per fish and chips order to Hospitality Action. Within walking distance of Russell Square and King's Cross St Pancras stations, it's operated by Imperial London Hotels, part of a strategic IHG partnership, managing eight other properties.