Hotel Openings

🏠 Kerzner International and Midad Real Estate will develop Atlantis and One&Only properties in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Part of the Jeddah Central masterplan, these developments will be 30 minutes from Jeddah International Airport. The Atlantis Jeddah will feature 800 rooms, over 20 dining concepts, and Aquaventure Waterpark. The One&Only resort will include the brand's first Private Homes in Saudi Arabia. Both projects emphasize sustainability and aim to elevate Jeddah's global hospitality status.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its Saudi footprint by signing a dual management agreement with Mosa bin Abdul Aziz Al-Mosa and Sons. By early 2027, the 232-room Crowne Plaza Al Khobar Al Bandariyah will open near the Corniche, while the 106-room Holiday Inn Riyadh Rose Yard will open in the Al-Suwaidi district by late 2026. The projects support Saudi Vision 2030 and add to IHG’s 46 operational hotels and 60 in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

🏨 Mandarin Oriental is set to open a hotel, serviced apartment, and branded residence project in Jeddah Central by 2030. Located on the Red Sea coast, the waterfront project will feature 140 hotel rooms, 115 serviced apartments, and 187 branded residences. Amenities include five dining venues, a cinema, a golf simulator, and a spa. Designed by KPF, this development is part of Jeddah Central's urban tourism plan, enhancing Saudi Arabia's luxury hospitality offerings.

🏖️ White Elephant Resorts will open a 54-key hotel in Aspen on 3 February 2026, marking the brand’s first site in the American West. Located at Main Street and Garmisch Street, the hotel will feature modern Alpine design by Boston's Embarc. Highlights include the Ajax Penthouse with mountain views and a 125-piece art collection curated by Emily Santangelo. Guests will enjoy seafood at LoLa 41°, local pastries, and pet-friendly amenities.

🍴 Lannan Pantry, a retail and event space, opened on 28th October in Edinburgh, next to the Lannan bakery. It offers seasonal produce, meats, charcuterie, cheese, and wine. The first pre-orders for viennoiserie went live on 4th November for collection from 11th November. Opening hours are 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Designed by Patricia Rodi and Natalie Cécile, the interior features French-inspired elements. Owner Darcie Maher aims for a zero-waste approach, integrating the pantry with Lannan's kitchen and bakery operations.

🍷 Who? Whisky expert Phil Keene, House of Hazelwood, and Treloyhan Manor. When? 30 November 2025. Where? Treloyhan Manor. What? Exclusive whisky tasting event featuring 250 years of whisky heritage with six rare whiskies aged between 33-53 years. How? Led by whisky expert Phil Keene; tickets cost £500 (or £250 with accommodation) for one of 36 spots.

🏠 The former HSBC bank in Chipping Norton is on sale by Watling Real Estate for £1.8 million. Built in the late 19th century for Midland Bank, it was vacated by HSBC in 2017. Planning consent exists for conversion to a boutique hotel and restaurant. Features include domed stained glass roof-lights. Located in the Cotswolds, the property suits various uses, tapping into local tourism, including attractions like Diddly Squat Farm Shop.

📌 Accor and Mayan Properties are set to expand in Sub-Saharan Africa, announcing plans for five new hotels totaling over 1,100 keys. Signed projects include Novotel Nouakchott in Mauritania with 154 keys and Mövenpick Moroni in Comoros with 159 keys. Accor operates more than 175 properties in Africa, with over 33,000 keys under 15 brands and more than 60 properties in development. This UAE-backed initiative highlights growing interest in Africa’s tourism sector.

🏨 Habyt, one of Europe's largest flex-living operators, launched Atipico Hotels, debuting in Madrid. Founder Luca Bovone cites this as a natural evolution from Habyt Flex launched earlier this year. Atipico targets markets in Portugal and Italy, leveraging Habyt's extensive development and operational experience. As the flex-living model faces challenges, Habyt aims for sustainable growth by balancing community-focused coliving with short, medium, and long-term stays to avoid pitfalls like Sonder's collapse.

🏖 IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened InterContinental Halong Bay Resort in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The resort offers 275 rooms, suites, and villas, along with six restaurants, a spa, and various recreational amenities, including three pools and a kids' club. Culinary highlights include the 10th-floor Roku & Star Bar and Marina Kitchen. The architecture by WATG and interiors by P49Design showcase local heritage. Event spaces include the Tonkin and Cat Ba Ballrooms.