Hotel Openings

🏠 Persepolis Investments unveiled Banyan Tree Padilla Madrid Residences in Madrid's Salamanca District, comprising 24 units sized 308-655 sqm, marketed by Colliers and Knight Frank. The 1948 Gutiérrez Soto-designed building, restored by Julio Touza Sacristán, features Caramba Estudio interiors with 1-4 bedrooms, terraces up to 113 sqm, oak wood flooring, underfloor heating, and Portoro marble bathrooms. Amenities include spa, Turkish bath, sauna, pool, gym, and 24-hour security. The project, Banyan Tree's first branded residence in Europe, is near luxury retail and cultural landmarks.

💎 Estée Lauder opened its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection, Costa Rica. The institute is part of the resort's Casa de Agua Spa, near a Blue Zone, known for higher life expectancy. Estée Lauder combines Re-Nutriv skincare with longevity research, offering exclusive Re-Nutriv facial treatments featuring SIRTIVITY-LP technology. The opening featured mind coach Manjit Devgun and global Re-Nutriv skincare ambassador Crystal Greene. The institute represents over 15 years of Estée Lauder research.

🏨 Hilton acquired a controlling interest in Sydell Group and the NoMad brand in April, aiming to expand to 100 hotels. The second NoMad hotel is set to open in Singapore by 2027 with 173 rooms, located on Orchard Road. In 2009, Hilton's attempt at a luxury/lifestyle brand, Denizen, failed due to industrial espionage by former employees. NoMad, starting with a London property opened in 2021, has plans for growth in North America, Europe, and beyond. Hilton's luxury footprint in Asia-Pacific aims for 150 hotels, with upcoming Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Hotels & Resorts properties, and recently introduced LXR Hotels & Resorts, including Umana Bali and Roku Kyoto.

🏨 Hilton acquired Sydell Group and NoMad brand in April 2021, with only one NoMad hotel in London opened in 2021. A second NoMad hotel with 173 rooms is set to open in Singapore by 2027 on Orchard Road. In the past, Hilton's attempt at a luxury/lifestyle brand, Denizen, in 2009 was thwarted by espionage claims from Starwood Hotels & Resorts. NoMad's first hotel in New York closed due to COVID but reopened as The Ned, New York. Hilton aims to expand its luxury footprint in Asia-Pacific to 150 hotels, with upcoming Waldorf Astoria properties in Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Shanghai, Tokyo, Xi’an, and Hanoi, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts expansion in China and Japan. LXR Hotels & Resorts introduced Umana Bali in Southeast Asia, adding to their portfolio following Roku Kyoto in Japan.

🍕 Kahani London, an award-winning Indian restaurant, partners with the refurbished Cheval Phoenix House in Chelsea to offer a ‘Luxury Stay with a Dining Experience at Kahani’ package starting at £595. This includes a two-night stay, four-course dinner for two, and a deli hamper. Chef Patron Peter Joseph, formerly of Michelin-starred Tamarind, leads Kahani. The package reflects Indian hospitality and Cheval Collection's commitment to luxury. Available for a limited time, the experience can be booked directly through Cheval Collection's website.

🏨 Hilton will launch its first Tempo brand hotel in Canada with the 193-room Tempo by Hilton Toronto Airport, slated to open in 2028. The mixed-use complex, developed by Inspiration Group, will have direct access to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Joining over 190 Hilton hotels in Canada, the company aims to exceed 200 properties this year, with nearly 110 in the pipeline. Located 25 kilometers from downtown Toronto, the 16-story hotel will feature guestrooms with blackout curtains and wireless charging, four suites, Tempo Wellness rooms with Peloton equipment, over 3,000 square feet of meeting space, two ballrooms, four meeting rooms, a coffee bar, a Hydration Bar, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.

🎁 Hotel Savoy celebrated its 25th anniversary by unveiling two new spaces in Florence's Piazza della Repubblica. Irene Restaurant, inspired by Lady Forte’s Italian recipes, opens with a redesigned interior and veranda, featuring walnut paneling and marble floors. Chef Fulvio Pierangelini leads the culinary offerings, focusing on Tuscan cuisine. Next door, Bar Artemisia’s design, inspired by artist Artemisia Gentileschi and Caravaggio, offers a unique experience with Salvatore Calabrese and Federico Pavan's innovative cocktails, local wines, and Tuscan small plates.

🏖 Four Seasons set to open Four Seasons Resort Ajman at Al Zorah in Al Zorah, Ajman in 2026 after an agreement with Al Zorah Development Company. The resort will be a rebrand and upgrade of an existing property, offering 74 rooms and suites, plus 23 villas with private terraces and Arabian Gulf views, 280-foot infinity pool, and various dining options including an all-day restaurant, beachfront grill and bar, and an Italian restaurant. Located a 35-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the resort is near an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This project is Four Seasons' first in Ajman and adds to their UAE portfolio with existing hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

🏨 Drury Hotels began construction on the first Nebraska property, the Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown, located at 920 Q Street, Lincoln, near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The 210-room hotel, opening in February 2026, offers 2,400+ square feet of meeting space for up to 288 people. The hotel features a guest market, business and fitness centers, indoor pool and spa, and free Wi-Fi, with bookings starting February 2026. Drury plans to hire around 55 staff members and will extend its presence to 28 states.