Hotel Openings

🏟 Travel + Leisure Co. partnered with Wyndham Hotels, expanding Sports Illustrated Resorts' platform, initially launched in 2023. The first fully branded resort in Nashville, with 185 suites, is open. Future resorts are slated for Chicago (fully operational by 2027), Baton Rouge (first hotel component, opening in 2027), and Tuscaloosa (first ground-up resort, opening in 2028). The initiative aims at blending Travel + Leisure’s brand with Wyndham’s infrastructure to create sports-themed destinations.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, celebrates Hotel Indigo's 200th hotel milestone as of today. The brand has doubled its presence since 2019, with 134 more hotels in development. Hotel Indigo spans over 30 countries, including new locations in Turks & Caicos, Thailand, and the UK. IHG operates over 6,000 hotels worldwide, employing around 350,000 people. The brand continues to blend local culture into its vibrant, boutique-style hotels across the globe.

🏨 Marriott International has partnered with KS Hotels and Resorts to open two hotels in Khao Lak, Thailand. Scheduled to launch in the new Matalay destination, Moxy Khao Lak Memories Beach will feature 160 rooms, while Matalay Khao Lak will offer 60 two-bedroom apartments. Located 75 minutes from Phuket International Airport, these hotels will enhance Phang Nga into a lifestyle destination. Phuket Airport is projected to serve 18 million passengers annually by 2029.

🏨 Hilton announced a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings for the London Bridge Hotel, joining the Tapestry Collection. This marks the brand's debut in London, becoming Hilton's ninth in the city. The 153-room hotel, located near London Bridge Station, will open in early 2028 after a £12 million renovation. It will feature diverse dining options and unique accommodations. The signing follows recent UK and Ireland expansions, with new locations in Plymouth and Cork set for 2027.

🛢 Kimpton Era, a 529-key hotel designed by INC, is located in a 33-storey tower on West 48th Street, New York, near Rockefeller Plaza. Each guest room emulates an ocean liner stateroom. Interior materials blend marbles, brass, and leather with industrial concrete and blackened steel. The hotel features five dining venues, including a Latin American eatery and a Chinatown-inspired rooftop bar. Opened in 2026, it reflects New York's elegance and grit.

🏨 Leonardo Hotels has acquired three former Revo hotels, adding 735 rooms in Munich, Hanover, and Braunschweig, Germany. The Munich hotel offers 341 rooms and six meeting rooms for up to 290 guests. In Hanover, the Leonardo Hannover City Center includes 220 rooms and five meeting rooms. The Braunschweig location marks Leonardo's debut in the city with 174 rooms. This expansion strengthens Leonardo's presence across Germany, bringing the total to four hotels in Hanover and twelve in Munich.

🏝 Hilton's Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi opens in Kauaʻi, Hawaii, marking its first Curio Collection in the state. This 210-room resort, featuring 23 suites, offers views of Nawiliwili Bay and Kalapaki Beach. The cultural program, E Ala Ka Pilina, connects guests with local culture, and the culinary offerings include Portuguese-Hawaiian cuisine. Facilities include a spa, fitness center, and over 14,000 square feet of event space. The setting is designed by Hart Howerton and AHL with interiors by Looney & Associates.

🏝️ Hilton announced the transition of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya and Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya to All-Inclusive experiences. Waldorf Astoria will focus on "oceanfront privacy" for guests 18+, while Conrad Tulum will cater to all ages, offering an Adults-Only section. Both resorts emphasize personalized services and cultural exploration. Waldorf Astoria includes yoga and Mayan activities, while Conrad Tulum features diverse culinary venues and themed programming.

🏠 In summer 2027, Hamburg will welcome its second Hoxton hotel, located in a 1950s building on Alter Wall with 10 floors and 188 rooms. This will be the brand’s third hotel in the German-speaking region. 🏨 The property will feature two restaurants, a lobby bar, and three meeting rooms, all designed by Swedish studio Stylt Trampoli. The vibrant location is the Nikolaiviertel, close to notable sites like the Elbphilharmonie and Town Hall.

🏨 Bob W, a hospitality operator, signed a long-term lease for a 285-unit aparthotel at Berlin’s Alexanderplatz, marking it as their largest property. The building at Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 33, previously an office, is being converted by Aroundtown. By 2028, Bob W plans to expand its presence from 12 to at least 18 countries, focusing on Southern Europe, Benelux, and Eastern Europe. In 2026, Bob W increased new keys by 34% and signed 1.5 times more deals than in 2025.