Hotel Openings

🏖 Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii—The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki joins Hilton's Tapestry Collection as the first in Hawai‘i, operated by Highgate. The 368-room hotel features mid-century design, two-bedroom suites, and unique lofted bunk-bed rooms. It offers amenities like the Waikiki Swim & Social Club, a retro pool deck, and an onsite dining venue, Favorite Son. The hotel emphasizes a local guest-first philosophy, offering cultural activities and community initiatives like the King Kalakaua Park clean-up.

🏨 Accor plans multiple hotel openings for 2025 across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Southern Europe, Asia, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Key locations include Fairmont Golden Prague (320 rooms), Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol (311 rooms) in Spain, and Banyan Tree Escape in Tanzania. In total, over 60 new properties will open, emphasizing luxury and sustainability. Notable innovations include the "Smart House" concept and "Coliving by Adagio." The Adagio Original London City East offers 132 units.

🏨 Hotel Terra Jackson Hole in Wyoming has completed the first phase of a multi-million dollar renovation, with phases two and three expected to finish by year-end. The renovation emphasizes traditional European ski lodge design while incorporating local elements. Upgrades include new custom furniture, wood ceiling treatments, and enhanced lighting. Future updates will focus on guestroom and suite improvements, corridor transformations, and eco-conscious materials. Ryan Kingston, Area Managing Director, highlights the project's focus on local inspiration.

🏖️ Kimpton Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, plans to open its first resort in Portugal, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, in 2025. Located on São Rafael Beach in Albufeira, the resort will feature 149 rooms and suites with interiors by Nini Andrade Silva. The property offers a 1,800 sqm Wellness Hub and diverse dining options. IHG operates 19 hotels across six brands in Portugal, with 66 hotels open in the Iberian Peninsula and 26 more in development.

🏨 Accor plans to open three new hotels in Madrid in 2025: Ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas (260 rooms), Ibis Madrid Norte Las Tablas (148 rooms), and Ibis Budget Madrid Albasanz (101 rooms), totaling 509 rooms. This expansion will increase Accor's presence in Madrid, where it had 25 hotels by 2024. The strategy aligns with Accor's goal to expand its midscale and budget hotel presence in key European cities.

🏨 Shangri-La Group unveiled its ultra-luxury brand, Shangri-La Signatures, in Hangzhou with The Silk Lakehouse. Opened in the former Xiling Hotel on UNESCO-listed West Lake, the property offers 68 rooms with scenic views and AI-responsive mattresses. Amenities include an indoor pool, four dining venues led by Michelin-starred chef Alan Yu, and a Personal Host Programme for customized activities. Future Shangri-La Signatures properties will focus on immersive experiences rooted in local heritage.

🏨 A-1 Hospitality Group has commenced construction on a 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott in Kennewick, Washington, at the Three Rivers Convention Center. The five-story hotel will feature amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, rooftop restaurant and bar, and six meeting rooms covering 12,000 square feet for up to 450 guests. This project, part of a public-private partnership, aims to boost local economic growth. A-1 Hospitality operates 20 hotels across five states.

📶 Dense Air rebrands to IONX Networks, aiming to tackle mobile coverage issues like dropped calls and dead zones. CEO Jim Estes and CRO Mark Meuleman emphasize their commitment to improving connectivity for enterprises and operators using scalable, cost-effective solutions. IONX adopts a shared, multi-operator approach, integrating small cell technology and shared spectrum to enhance network performance. The rebrand includes a new visual identity and messaging focused on customer-centered solutions for seamless connectivity.