Hotel Openings

🏨 Peachtree Group has commenced construction on a 480-room dual-branded hotel in downtown Austin, Texas. The 30-story development, featuring Embassy Suites and Tempo by Hilton, is set to open in early 2029. Situated near key attractions like the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas, the hotel will include a two-story restaurant, rooftop bar, and fitness center. Co-developed with Merritt Development Group, the project reflects confidence in Austin’s growth as a major destination.

🏨 Field & Stream Lodge Co., backed by Starwood Capital Group and AJ Capital Partners, plans to add lodges in Bend, Oregon, and Big Bear, California, by 2028. They acquired a 151-room former Shilo Inn and a 148-room former Holiday Inn resort. The first location opened in Bozeman, Montana, in May 2025. The $260 million expansion is funded by F&S Hotel Fund 1, with New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund as the largest partner.

🏨 Hilton and AG Hotels Group have signed an agreement to open 10 Spark by Hilton hotels in England and Wales, adding 672 rooms by 2028. Locations include Coventry, Doncaster, Hull, Peterborough, Sunderland, Derby, Runcorn, Wakefield, Washington, and Cardiff—marking the brand's debut in Wales. A separate deal introduces Scotland’s first Spark by Hilton in Dunfermline with 53 rooms, set for 2026. Spark, launched in 2023, now boasts over 275 hotels worldwide.

🏨 Hilton's Tapestry Collection is set to debut in London in early 2028 with a 153-room property at 8–18 London Bridge Street, following a £12 million transformation. The London Bridge Hotel will feature redesigned spaces and multiple dining outlets. This marks the ninth Hilton brand in London, amidst the Collection’s expansion in the UK and Ireland, including new openings in Plymouth and Cork in 2027.

📍 Hilton's Spark brand is expanding with 10 new hotels across the UK, adding 672 rooms in Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Doncaster, Hull, Peterborough, Runcorn, Sunderland, Wakefield, and Washington. These will open between 2026 and 2028. Additionally, a 53-room hotel in Dunfermline, Scotland, is planned for late 2026. Spark by Hilton, launched in 2023, has over 275 hotels worldwide, with 200 more in development. The brand focuses on accessible, value-driven hospitality.

🏖 Shangri-La Group plans to open Songtei Kyoto in late 2026 within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Japan. The 77-room hotel, located on the historic site of Kyoto Shoshidai, will fully unveil in early 2027. Designed with views of Nijo Castle, the property will offer art, wellness, gastronomy, and storytelling experiences. Facilities include a spa, baths, pool, gym, dining lounge, Chinese restaurant, kappo-sushi counter, and evening bar.

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched Dolce Nova, a boutique upper-upscale extension of its Dolce Hotels & Resorts brand, on Monday. This marks the first brand concept originating from Wyndham's EMEA team, notable since the company acquired 20 of its 25 brands. Dimitris Manikis, president for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia, and Africa, highlighted this strategic move at the Annual Hospitality Conference in Manchester. Dolce Hotels, acquired in 2015, typically feature 200-400 rooms, focusing on conferences and events.

🏖️ Canopy Deer Valley, the first Canopy Hotels brand in Utah, opened in Deer Valley East Village with 180 rooms. Located minutes from Deer Valley Resort and 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, it offers access to outdoor activities and features four dining concepts led by Executive Chef Scott Rackliff. Developed by Extell Development Company, the hotel reflects Deer Valley’s natural and historical character with designs by DLR Group | BraytonHughes.

🏨 MIA Hospitality Management began managing Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport and its Runway Rooftop Bar & Grill on July 1, 2026. This 143-room hotel, opened in June 2023, is located at Melbourne Orlando International Airport. MIAHM, with over five years of rooftop hospitality experience, aims to enhance the location's offerings with new cocktails and wine selections, alongside weekly and monthly events, providing a unique experience for both guests and locals.