Hotel Openings

🏖 Virgin Limited Edition plans to open a new 37-suite luxury hotel near Marrakech in 2027, partnering with Sazanes Immobilier. Located on a 10-hectare estate, 25 minutes from Marrakech, the hotel will feature Moroccan craftsmanship, three restaurants, a Chef’s Table, a speakeasy bar, and a wellness area. The estate integrates sustainability and local culture, offering sports, recreation, and cultural experiences. Positioned 1 hour from Kasbah Tamadot, it provides a dual experience with the Atlas Mountains.

🏠 Bob W will open an 84-unit serviced apartment property in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in Q2 2026. Located at 57 Dublin Road, the 3,742 sqm building features fully furnished apartments with kitchens and smart technology. The site offers a gym, rooftop garden, and café. Positioned centrally with accessible public transport via Belfast Grand Central Station, it supports digital and remote guest services. This marks Bob W's entry into Ireland, emphasizing sustainability and modern traveler needs.

📈 Mandarin Oriental's 2025 results show a 10% increase in RevPAR, driven by higher room rates and occupancy. They gained a 3-point market share, opened two new hotels, and rebranded three properties, including the historic Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris. The group now operates 45 hotels and is GSTC certified. With plans for more than 30 new projects in six years, they continue focusing on exceptional quality and sustainability, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Mandarin Oriental Bangkok in 2026.

🏨 BWH Hotels is reinforcing its presence in Africa, gearing up for the Future Hospitality Summit in Cape Town from March 31 to April 1, 2026. Led by VP Wytze van den Berg, the group focuses on Morocco and Egypt, signing over 25 new projects last year. Four new hotels open this year: two in Nigeria, one in Ethiopia, and one in Tanzania. Notable openings include Best Western Premier McDons Skye Hotel in Owerri and Best Western Plus Ambience Hotel in Lagos.

🏨 Corinthia Hotels is partnering with ShiLong Industry Co. and The Geminus Group to develop Corinthia Chengdu, set to open in 2032 in Chengdu's Gaoxin District. The development includes a mixed-use tower with 150 rooms, 60 branded residences, and additional retail, residential, and commercial spaces, totaling an investment of RMB 4.0 billion. Located at Tianfu Avenue and Tianfu First Street, this project marks Corinthia's entry into China, aiming to blend luxury with Chengdu's local culture.

🏨 Charlestowne Hotels is expanding across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mountain West with projects through 2028. Hotel Flora in Santa Fe, NM, opens July 2026 with 27 rooms; Hotel Laureum in Milwaukee, WI, follows in June 2027 with 35 rooms. The Inn at Aspen, CO reopened in January 2026 after renovations. The Livery Guesthouse in Tarpon Springs, FL, opens April 2026 with a staffless model. A 50-room Charleston, SC hotel is planned for Fall 2028.

💰 Peachtree Group, in Atlanta, Georgia, originated a $103 million bridge loan for the Hilton Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel. The 289-key redevelopment project, located in Miami Beach, Florida, is on the historic Collins Park Hotel site. The site, originally built between 1938-1953, is recognized by the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board. The hotel is expected to open in May 2026, near the Miami Beach Convention Center and the ocean.

🏨 Corinthia Hotels, partnering with ShiLong Industry and Geminus Group, plans to open a luxury hotel and branded residences in Chengdu, China, by 2032. Located in the Gaoxin District, the 225m mixed-use tower will feature 150 rooms, 60 residences, and retail/commercial spaces, with a total investment of RMB 4 billion. It’s Corinthia’s first venture into China, aligning with their international expansion strategy and sustainability standards. Construction is ongoing, aiming to blend global service excellence with local culture.

📅 In 2026, Charlestowne Hotels will open eight new projects, such as Hotel Flora in Santa Fe, NM, a 27-room boutique hotel, and Hotel Laureum in Milwaukee, WI, a 35-key independent hotel. By 2027, Hotel Laureum will feature amenities like a rooftop restaurant with Lake Michigan views. In July 2027, Hotel Madelon at Mississippi State University will open with 122 rooms, part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio expansion.