Hotel Openings

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☕ This week, in Polanco, Mexico City, The Ritz-Carlton launched its first coffee shop alongside the Late Checkout fashion capsule. This collaboration extends the brand into lifestyle, fashion, and cultural spheres. The Late Checkout collection is available in select locations across the Caribbean and Mexico City.

🏞 Global hospitality group The Lux Collective partners with Cleo Capital Group to enter Rwanda's luxury tourism market. Announced at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the project includes five resorts across Lake Kivu, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Nyungwe National Park. Phase 1 launches mid-2026, with Phase 2 opening in 2028. The initiative emphasizes sustainability, renewable energy, and local community empowerment, aiming to position Rwanda as a leading ultra-luxury tourism destination in Africa.

🏨 Williamsburg, VA-based OTH Hotels Resorts expands with three East Coast properties, adding 498 guestrooms. Hotel Troy in Parsippany, NJ, opening June 2026, includes 101 rooms, remote workspaces, and Italian-American dining. The Holiday Inn Washington-College Park, MD, features 222 rooms and 10,000 sq. ft. of event space. Holiday Inn Columbia East-Jessup, MD, offers 175 rooms and 8,000 sq. ft. for events. This strategic growth enhances OTH's presence in key markets.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts announced Ruby New York City, the second U.S. signing for Ruby Hotels, set to open in 2027 alongside a Chicago hotel. Located on Manhattan’s Avenue of the Americas, the 18-story, 1930s-era building will feature 187 rooms and a 24/7 lobby bar. Renovations begin later this year. AC Developers will own it, with Aimbridge Hospitality managing. Ruby Hotels, founded in Germany in 2013, plans to expand to over 120 hotels globally in the next decade.

📍 Hilton's Lifestyle portfolio celebrates milestones with over 200 open hotels for both Curio Collection and Tapestry Collection. Curio Collection spans 47 countries, adding The Monarch San Antonio in Texas and Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia. Tapestry Collection opens in Rwanda with Zaria Court Kigali and in Japan with The Green Leaf Niseko Village. Both brands have ambitious expansion plans, with 120+ and 150 hotels in the pipeline, respectively, across new global destinations.

🛌 Choice Hotels International opened its 30th Everhome Suites hotel in Georgetown, Texas, near Austin, in 2026. Located close to major employers like Dell Technologies and Southwestern University, Everhome Suites caters to travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations for extended stays. Since launching in 2022, the brand has expanded significantly, with eight hotels under construction and 40 in the pipeline. The redesigned prototype features fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities, emphasizing long-stay demand.

🏨 Choice Hotels International has opened its 30th Everhome Suites® in Georgetown, Texas, marking a significant milestone since the brand's 2022 debut. The location benefits from local corporate demand, with nearby employers like Dell and Whole Foods. Nationwide, Choice Hotels dominates extended stay growth, responsible for nearly 50% of new economy and midscale extended-stay constructions. With 600 extended stay properties and 40 more in the pipeline by Q1 2026, the brand continues its rapid expansion.

🏨 UK: Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh finalized its transition to The Unlimited Collection by The Ascott Limited after refurbishing the historic Princes Street location. The 169-room hotel now features design inspired by Scotland and offers locally-focused guest experiences. New offerings include Eidyn restaurant, whiskey masterclasses, and curated excursions. This marks the seventh global addition to The Unlimited Collection portfolio, which includes hotels in Dublin, Singapore, and Vietnam.