Hotel Openings

🏨 Valor Hospitality Partners is expanding into Ohio with The Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, joining Marriott International as Le Méridien, marking the brand's city debut. The hotel, featuring 239 rooms, 32,600 square feet of event space, and 19 meeting rooms, is located in Madison Square, near downtown Cincinnati. Valor's CDO, Dwayne Marshall, highlights the area’s residential and commercial growth. AT Hospitality’s VP Gaurav Sindhi emphasizes the partnership's commitment to exceptional guest experiences.

🏨 Apex Hotels will reopen Dunblane Hydro as Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel on 28 November 2025. Acquired in November 2024, this 200-bedroom hotel in Central Scotland will undergo a multi-phase refurbishment. Initial upgrades focus on conference spaces; subsequent phases will modernize guest rooms and public areas. With capacity for 500 delegates, it's positioned as a key leisure and conference venue. Apex Hotels, known for four-star hotels across the UK, aims to enhance guest experiences with this historic property.

🍴 Nina Matsunaga launches Tsuchi, a new restaurant concept at The Black Bull, Sedbergh, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The tasting menu, priced at £85 for seven courses, is available Wednesday to Saturday dinner and Saturday lunch. Matsunaga blends British seasonal ingredients with Japanese and German influences. Wine pairing costs an additional £55. Reservations via phone or the website.

🎷 Every Wednesday, Meliá White House in London hosts "Sip & Sax" from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at '35 Bar and Lounge, featuring live music by pianist or saxophonist and singer. Guests enjoy 50% off cocktails during Social Hour from 7 pm to 9 pm. Notable performers include Stacey Dawson and Jon Nickoll. Signature cocktails include Delicious Sour, Flora Dora, and Vesper, and guests can savor a varied food menu. For reservations, call +44 207 391 3000.

🏨 Hilton, in 2025, launches its 25th brand, Outset Collection, targeting boutique hotel seekers. Available for bookings starting November, the collection plans over 60 hotels across the U.S. and Canada, with potential for 500. Locations include Moab and Chicago. In 2025's Q2, conversions across 10 Hilton brands exceed one-third of openings. Outset will feature diverse dining options and participate in Hilton Honors, focusing on growing its network by integrating unbranded hotels.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched Dazzler Select by Wyndham targeting the U.S. "lifestyle economy" hotel market. With over 16,000 independent economy hotels in the U.S., Wyndham seeks to expand with 50 new openings over five years. The first conversion is Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida. The brand targets Gen Z and millennials, offering boutique-inspired, affordable hotels with a minimum 4.0 Google rating, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast.

🏨 During the 2024-25 fiscal year, Tulsa missed 32 events due to limited accommodations. To address this, a new hotel is planned for completion in 2029, connected to the Arvest Convention Center in downtown Tulsa. Matthews Hospitality, based in Dallas, is leading the project. Local firms, including GH2 Architects and Wallace Design Creative, are involved, prioritizing local jobs and economic growth. The hotel's development aims to boost Tulsa’s economy and its global event hosting capabilities.

🏨 Sonesta Hotel Miraflores opens in Lima, Peru, courtesy of Sonesta International Hotels and GHL Hoteles. 🏨 This 133-room hotel is near Kennedy Park. Sonesta continues its LATAM expansion, renewing a Master Franchise Agreement with GHL till 2034. Sonesta focuses on wellness and local culture, offering pet-friendly rooms, breakfast, a restaurant, and a gym. This is the second Sonesta property in Lima, alongside Sonesta Hotel El Olivar.

🏨 Choice Hotels International plans to add 50 new Quality Suites hotels across France, increasing its portfolio from 57 to 107 properties and adding 4,800 rooms. Locations include Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Rennes, and smaller towns like Quiberon. The global brand exceeded 150,000 international rooms, with growth in Asia, the Americas, and a partnership in Brazil. The company's direct franchising model in Canada includes 350 hotels, while a China agreement adds 9,500 rooms to the Ascend Collection.

🏨 Peregrine Hospitality opened The Tess in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. The 201-room hotel, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, was formerly the Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead. It features a rooftop restaurant, Tesserae, and one of Atlanta’s only rooftop pools. The Tess offers 17,000 square feet of event space and a Presidential Suite with city views. In 2026, new dining and expanded programming will be introduced to enhance the guest experience.