Hotel Openings

🏨 The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is undergoing a $100 million renovation, set for completion in December. This first full-scale update since its 2001 opening affects its 420 rooms, public spaces, and amenities across the 13-story, 17-acre property. Enhancements include a new restaurant, refreshed existing venues, redesigned lobby and spa, and updates to pools and event spaces. Gencom, owning 23 assets with over 6,000 rooms, emphasizes the property's luxury standard.

🏨 Hilton has expanded in Austria with the Astoria Hotel Vienna, its first Curio Collection property in Vienna, located in the 1st district. Originally opened in 1912, the hotel now features 125 rooms, including eight suites, after a renovation by the Verkehrsbüro Group. It offers a fusion of Art Deco style and modern amenities, including four conference rooms, a Great Salon with Viennese cuisine, and the Astoria Bar with local drinks. This marks Hilton's 50th year in Austria.

🏨 Tulsa, Oklahoma, to build a 650-room hotel connected to the downtown Arvest Business Convention Center, with construction starting in 2026 and expected to finish by 2029. The $390 million project aims to enhance Tulsa's meetings and events infrastructure. Visit Tulsa tourism board revealed that the hotel's design contract is being contested by three firms, with a developer selection in June. The hotel will boost Tulsa’s capacity for large-scale events, complementing the 275,000-square-foot convention center. Tulsa's events currently generate an annual economic impact exceeding $327 million. The development marks a significant step in establishing Tulsa as a major meetings and conventions destination in central U.S.