Hotel Openings

🏨 Belfast City Council's planning committee approved major developments, including a 164-bedroom hotel by Andras House at Botanic Avenue and Donegall Pass. The site, currently a car park, will include a bar and restaurant. Other approvals include a leisure facility conversion on Apollo Road and a drive-through café near Lidl on Boucher Road. Councillor Ryan Murphy highlighted the hotel's proximity to local attractions as a boost for tourism.

🏨 Motel One has a secured portfolio of 134 hotels with 38,000 rooms, expanding in Paris and Vienna, and entering Portugal by 2025. The Cloud One Lisbon will be its first in Portugal. The Cloud One Hotels, launched in 2022, doubled properties from 3 to 6 in cities like New York and Prague. Motel One operates 55 hotels outside Germany, 40% of its portfolio. Occupancy rose to 69%, with RevPAR at €96 (£82) and EBITDA at €113m (£97m). Founded in 2000, Motel One runs 100 hotels in 13 countries.

🍴 In summer 2025, Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo opened at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, offering artisanal pastries daily. Le Café Lacoste, a pop-up at Hôtel Le Méridien Beach Plaza, is open until 2026, featuring Lacoste-inspired cuisine. Anahi Monaco introduces Argentine flavors with a Riviera twist. 99 Sushi Bar in Mareterra district offers Japanese dining with a marina view. Monaco reinforces its status as a center for culinary innovation and luxury.

🏖 Rimrock Banff, a historic retreat in the Canadian Rockies, undergoes a major renovation from October 2025 to summer 2026, emerging as North America's first Emblems Collection property. Located near downtown Banff, it offers proximity to the Gondola and Hot Springs. With Oxford Properties Group's backing, the redesign by Studio Collective introduces features like an infinity pool, vitality pools, and panoramic saunas, enhancing its wellness-focused offerings and preserving its connection to nature. Emblems Collection plans to expand to 15 properties by 2025.

🏨 In 2025, My Place Hotels of America expanded by opening its largest hotel in Las Vegas and its debut in Arkansas. The company plans a 15% growth by year-end, surpassing 100 franchises. Founders emphasize franchisee relationships and balance in hotel offerings. The company’s approach includes direct communication with franchisees, aiming for innovation in the evolving extended-stay market. Feedback and simplicity are integral to My Place’s adaptive design, enhancing its dynamic revenue model amid increased competition.

🍴 JKS Restaurants, founded in 2008 by the Sethi siblings, operates 35 venues, including Gymkhana. In October and November 2025, new Ambassadors Clubhouse and Gymkhana locations will open in New York City and Las Vegas. Gymkhana, with signature Indian dishes, partners with Aria Resort & Casino, aiming to elevate Vegas's culinary scene. The expansion is part of a broader U.S. entry strategy, with plans for a retail line, Gymkhana Fine Foods, and further restaurant openings.

🏨 My Place Hotels of America opened its first California location in Redding. The hotel, developed by Pacific NW Redding LLC and managed by Legacy Management, boasts 64 guestrooms with full kitchens and pet-friendly amenities. Located near attractions like Cobblestone Shopping Center and Redding Motorsports Park, it offers easy access to Redding Municipal Airport. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the brand as it continues its growth in the Pacific Northwest.

📍 Radisson Hotel Group added the 263-room Dom Pedro Lisboa Hotel to its Individuals brand in Lisbon, Portugal. Located in the Amoreiras district, the hotel features a presidential suite, two restaurants, two bars, and a spa. It offers 22 meeting spaces for up to 400 people and a wellness center with a heated pool. Joep Peeters emphasizes Lisbon's importance for Radisson's growth. Joining Radisson Individuals strengthens the hotel's market position while maintaining its identity.

🏨 BWH Hotels adds Kastens Hotel Luisenhof, a five-star hotel in Hanover, Germany, to its WorldHotels Luxury Collection, marking the first German inclusion in its 160-property portfolio. Founded in 1856 and operating under its current name since 1952, the hotel offers 149 rooms, event spaces, a fitness center, and a gourmet restaurant. Serving the Messe Hannover trade fair, the hotel is managed by Marc Biewald since 2024, emphasizing tradition and modernity.

🏨 Vision Hospitality Group and CBL & Associates opened Element Wilmington in the Mayfair Town Center, Wilmington, NC. The 139-room hotel is the second Element by Westin in Vision’s portfolio. It features eco-friendly amenities like electric car charging, filtered water systems, and bike rentals. Guests enjoy spa-inspired bathrooms, complimentary breakfast, and a fitness center. This marks Vision's second Wilmington hotel and their 43rd in the U.S., highlighting a commitment to sustainable hospitality.