Hotel Openings

🏨 Expected last quarter 2028, IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Palm Holdings, will open voco London – Waterloo (182 rooms) and Hotel Indigo & Suites London – Waterloo (172 rooms) in Central London. Located near iconic attractions, the hotels will offer shared amenities and sustainable design targeting BREEAM Excellent certification. IHG's expansion includes 363 UK hotels open, 33 in the pipeline. Architectural collaboration by Studio Moren aims for engaging, locally inspired environments.

🏨 Ascott, the hospitality arm of CapitaLand Investment, rapidly expands its luxury brand, The Crest Collection, adding over 1,200 units in Japan, China, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. By 2029, SEN/KA TOKYO opens as the first Japanese property. Al Mahra Resort in Ras Al Khaimah launches in 2027, marking the first resort. The brand now boasts 16 properties in 13 cities. To support growth, Ascott introduced The Crest Chronicles, a program celebrating each property's heritage stories.

🎸 In April, Rock N’ Roll Sushi opened its 74th location in Port St. Lucie, Florida, owned by Nick and Vinny Gannascoli, making it the 15th in Florida. Established in 2010 in Mobile, Alabama, by Lance and Gerri Mach Hallmark, the franchise features a 2,000 sq ft, rock-inspired décor. The menu includes creatively named sushi rolls and other dishes, offering a unique dining experience. All locations operate as franchises.

🏨 Radisson Collection will expand in 2025 with new hotels in Lyon, Budapest, Berlin, Brussels, Lake Como, and Casablanca. In 2024, they opened hotels in Roma Antica, Riverfront Srinagar, and Cape Town. The Lyon hotel features 61 bespoke rooms, a spa, and a restaurant. The Budapest hotel opens in March, Berlin in April with a 16-meter-high vertical garden, and Brussels in Q2. Lake Como follows in Q3, and Casablanca in Q4. These expansions include the "Taste of Heritage" culinary series.

🏨 The Shepherd Mayfair, an 82-room boutique hotel, will open in London's historic Shepherd Market later this year. Developed by Bain Capital and Orka Investments, it includes three dining venues and 16 residences at 36 and 37 Hertford Street. Designed by Buckley Gray Yeoman and Timothy Shepherd, this project merges 17th-century heritage with modern luxury. Acquired in 2021, it aims to revitalize Mayfair, offering hotel guests and residents premium accommodations.

🏨 Nobu Hotel Toronto opened in 2025, located in the Entertainment District atop Nobu Residences. The 36-room hotel spans floors 41-45 and features Japanese-inspired design, including hinoki wood tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Toronto and Lake Ontario. Guests enjoy amenities like a Sakura Lounge, on-demand fitness classes, and a 24-hour fitness center. This marks Nobu’s first fully integrated project in Canada, blending residential, dining, and hospitality elements.

🏨 Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, launched its first property in Türkiye with Moxy Istanbul Beyoğlu in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. The hotel features 167 rooms designed with modern amenities, including USB ports and smart TVs, and offers social spaces like Bar Moxy and a 24/7 fitness center. Located near Taksim Square, it provides easy access to attractions like Hagia Sophia. The hotel aims to cater to both business and leisure travelers.

🏖️ Cala Llonga, Ibiza, in 2025, welcomes Sonrojo, a new beachside restaurant by Mondrian and Hyde. Positioned by the turquoise waters, it offers Mediterranean cuisine and Spanish dishes like Andalusian Calamari, Ibérico Ham Croquettes, and paellas. The menu highlights local KM 0 ingredients, Sangria, and creative cocktails. Sonrojo enhances Ibiza’s culinary scene, offering an inviting atmosphere with indoor and outdoor spaces for relaxed dining by the sea.