Hotel Openings

🏨 Sunday Hotel aims to double its UK four-star and five-star hotels by 2026. Currently with 20 locations, including London, Cardiff, and Liverpool, it debuted in 2024. The expansion strategy involves management contracts that promise a 25%-30% revenue boost and up to 40% cost reduction. Puneet Yadav highlights their commitment to the UK market. Sunday's international presence began in August 2024, now also in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Recent UK additions include properties in Cardiff and Warwick.

📍 Amara Singapore, a 389-room hotel in the Central Business District, recently transformed with eco-friendly amenities. Castello di Velona in Italy features in-room thermal baths and Brunello di Montalcino wine tastings. Austin’s Green Pastures opens Fall 2025, spanning seven acres. Himalayas Hotel Shanghai offers 412 rooms and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Imlauer Hotel Schloss Pichlarn in Austria, set in an 11th-century castle, provides a spa and golf course. 18 luxury hotels join Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ global portfolio.

🍴 Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, stars of the Kansas City Chiefs, are set to open their steakhouse, 1587 Prime, on September 17 at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. This is also Mahomes’ 30th birthday. The restaurant, managed by Noble 33, spans 10,000 square feet with a seating capacity of 238 over two levels. The menu features items like Wagyu beef and shrimp. It includes a central bar, private dining, entertainment, and art installations. Reservations for opening night have filled quickly.

🏨 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announces Rosewood Calistoga and Residences Calistoga, opening in 2027. Situated on 118 acres in California's wine country, the resort features 129 rooms and 33 private villas and homesites. The design by Atelier Marsh honors architect Ed Tuttle's vision, emphasizing natural materials and local motifs. Amenities include Asaya wellness center, two pools, and 20,000 sq ft event space. Culinary offerings focus on local ingredients, enhancing Napa Valley's legacy through immersive experiences.

🌴 MGallery Collection's Green Coast Hotel opens in Albania, offering luxury on the Albanian Riviera, one hour from Vlora International Airport opening in mid-2025. The hotel features 131 rooms with coastal views, and a restaurant serving traditional Albanian dishes. Guests can enjoy wellness experiences like full-moon yoga and paragliding. The hotel supports local culture with UN Women partnerships and offers event spaces with stunning coastal backdrops.

🏨 Radisson Individuals opened its first hotel in Malta at Cavalieri Art Hotel, Saint Julian’s, featuring 254 rooms, suites, three dining venues, pools, a spa, and event facilities. Located at Balluta Bay, it offers modern interiors, bay views, and access to local attractions. Dining includes Baco Noir, Ottocento, and Pommarola. Joep Peeters and Mark Camilleri highlight the hotel as part of Radisson's expansion in Europe, emphasizing distinctive guest experiences.

🏨 Meriwether Companies and Springboard Hospitality opened Guesthouse, Hotel at La Valle, a 77-room boutique hotel in Rancho Santa Fe, California, following a $15-million renovation. The hotel is part of La Valle Coastal Club's $35 million transformation. Amenities include tennis, pickleball, padel courts, and a golf course. Renovations continue with a new pool, spa, and clubhouse upgrades. Guests enjoy exclusive club access, and a Grand Opening Package offers 20% off a two-night stay and a $100 club credit.

🏨 St Pancras London, part of Autograph Collection Hotels, completed a refurbishment of its 245 rooms and suites, including the 207-room Barlow House spanning seven floors, led by German designer Nora Witzigmann. The Chambers Wing, with 38 suites, is being redesigned by French designer Nicolas Daul. St Pancras rebranded on June 3, 2025, and is a landmark of High Victorian Gothic architecture, located above St Pancras International and King’s Cross Station, providing connections to London and Paris.

🏨 Travelodge's revenue fell by 3.2% to £471.3m for the six months to June 30 due to softer demand in Greater London and industry-wide cost pressures, including a £20m hit from inflation. First-half group EBITDA dropped to £47.3m from £82.1m in 2024. Despite challenges, occupancy exceeded 82%, and the Spanish arm's revenue and EBITDA rose by over 30%. Travelodge opened 11 UK hotels in 2025, with nine more expected. Group cash stood at £152.5m.

🏨 Cavalieri Art Hotel, located in St Julian’s, Malta, has joined the Radisson Individuals family, offering 254 rooms and suites with panoramic views of Balluta Bay and the Sliema skyline. The hotel features three dining venues, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and event spaces, catering to leisure and business travelers. Mark Camilleri, General Manager, emphasizes showcasing Malta’s hospitality. Radisson reinforces its Mediterranean presence, aligning with recent openings like Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro.