Hotel Openings

🏨 **DoubleTree by Hilton opened its 700th hotel, expanding to 60 countries. The brand added over 40 new properties in a year, including firsts in Malta, Laos, and the Azores. Notable openings: Nice, France; St. Paul’s Bay, Malta; Lagoa, Portugal; Kars, Türkiye; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Tokyo, Japan; Guang’an, China; Vientiane, Laos. With 240+ hotels in development, DoubleTree plans expansions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. 40% of new openings in early 2025 are conversions.**

🏨 Hotels worldwide were mapped by Hospitality ON, showcasing new openings from the last 10 days. Yellow marks hotels opened this week, blue for upcoming openings later this year, green for rebrandings or brand takeovers, and orange for signed projects opening in the future. This guide provides a snapshot of recent developments in the hospitality industry, focusing on hotels from groups, chains, and voluntary networks globally.

🏒 Tim Love's Stewart's Croquet & Cocktails opened on May 12 in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring an 1,100 sq ft building seating 28 inside and a 15,000 sq ft outdoor area with two croquet courts for 12 players each. Situated next to Hotel Otto and Gemelle, the venue offers luxury bar food and a roving Martini cart. A Houlihan Lokey report notes 78% of millennials prefer "eatertainment" venues, reflecting their growing popularity and profitability.

🏨 May 2025, Basford Estate: The Tawny expands with Bath House and Owlets cottages. Bath House, a Grade II listed property built in the 19th century, features a heated pool, sauna, and accommodates up to 10 guests from £1,000 per night. Renovated by Louise Platt Interiors, it offers luxury experiences. Owlets, launching winter 2025, includes five cottages catering to various group sizes. Both estates are near RSPB Consall Woods Nature Park in Staffordshire.

🏨 Marriott International has launched "Series by Marriott," a midscale and upscale collection brand, expanding in India through a founding deal with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL). Marriott's partnership includes over 100 hotels, offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and breakfast. CHPL's Fern brands will affiliate with Series by Marriott, tapping into India's growing hospitality market. Marriott Bonvoy's 230 million members will benefit, as India’s middle class is projected to reach 1 billion by 2047.

🏠 US: In June 2026, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts will open The Harriman in Ketchum, Idaho, featuring 73 hotel rooms and 12 penthouses. Located near Bald Mountain’s River Run, the resort includes a spa, fitness center, restaurant, and event spaces. Named after W. Averill Harriman, the project is led by Andrew Blank and Jack Bariteau with designs by Hornberger+Worstell and others. The Harriman celebrates Sun Valley’s heritage and future.

📍 Signo Hospitality is expanding in northern Germany with a new Hampton by Hilton hotel in Bremen Nord. Located in the Vegesack district, near the train station and Weser harbor, the hotel will offer 153 rooms, a lobby bar, and a boardroom. The architectural design is led by Marggraf Architektur, with 2P Projektentwicklung GmbH managing the development. The project is part of a partnership aiming to open 10 Hilton hotels in Germany by 2026.

📍 The Chocolate on the Pillow Group has inaugurated the Four Points Flex by Sheraton Koblenz, the second of six planned hotel rebrandings in Germany, with completion targeted by early 2026. Formerly GHOTEL hotel & living Koblenz, it underwent extensive renovations incorporating brand and local design elements. The focus included digital integration for enhanced operations and guest experiences. This follows the recent launch in Bochum, aiming for a flexible, midscale product with high economic performance.

🌴 Angsana Velavaru in South Nilandhe Atoll launches a comprehensive wellness yoga program in May, offering free morning and afternoon classes in yoga techniques like Sunrise Flow and Hatha Yoga. From June 13-15, Shubhangi Chauhan, a holistic wellness coach, will lead a special residency for Global Wellness Day, with activities including breathwork and a Wellness Circle. The program emphasizes personal connection and mindfulness, with options for private sessions and spa treatments rooted in Asian traditions.