Hotel Openings

🏨 New York-based Left Lane opens Recess Hotel & Club Savannah in September, repurposing the 1912 Manger Building. The transformed 221-key property includes 136 guestrooms, 23 suites, and 62 bunk rooms, with 20 rooms TV-free. The hotel features a 6,500 sq ft event hall and a 5,500 sq ft members-only clubhouse. Culinary offerings by Zach Chancey and Eben Klemm include Le Flâneur and Kilter Rooftop Bar. The Wellness concept, Saltgrass, expands to include a circuit-based fitness facility.

💰 First-half growth: Europe & Americas region RevPAR up 5%, Thailand up 6%, Asia & Indian Ocean up 10%. Revenue rose by 3% to THB 66.2 billion (€1.74bn), EBITDA up 2% to THB 10.9 billion (€286m), core profit fell 4% to THB 2.2 billion (€58m). Minor Hotels opened 11 new hotels with 1,167 keys, expanded into Slovenia and Croatia, and launched the Minor Vacation Club. CEO Dillip Rajakarier highlights disciplined growth amid geopolitical and market challenges.

🏨 Elysium Collection launches its first British hotels in Cornwall, Surrey, and the Lake District starting winter 2026. The initial 56-bedroom Elysium St Mawes debuts after the Ship and Castle Hotel redevelopment in Cornwall. Executive chef Stephane Delourme oversees dining, focusing on seasonal, local produce. Emphasizing wellness, the properties offer tailored spa experiences. More hotels will open through 2027, preserving historic character with modern comforts.

🍳 Gordon Ramsay and Lore Group open Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers on the River Thames in London on September 1, 2025. Designed by Jacu Strauss, the restaurant features 1920s cruise-liner-inspired interiors and a menu with British seafood and Ramsay classics. The partnership aims to refresh the South Bank hotel’s dining scene. Ramsay's strategy mirrors his success at The Savoy, where Restaurant 1890 earned a Michelin star in February 2024, expanding his London presence via hotel partnerships.

🏨 In 1999, a 19th-century Glasgow townhouse was converted into a hotel. A-nrd, led by Alessio Nardi and Lukas Persakovas, revamped it for British hospitality brand Oberland, preserving its industrial heritage. The restoration included original features like stained-glass windows and a birdcage lift. The design emphasized a low-intervention development approach, collaborating with local artists. The hotel, now called Arthouse, blends grandeur with an intimate atmosphere, reflecting Glasgow's historic charm.

🏖 Lapérouse Holding, founded by Benjamin Patou and Antoine Arnault, plans seven new openings or acquisitions by 2026, including La Petite Maison, new Da Rosa concepts, and Café Laperouse at La Vallée Village. The group is expanding into food retail with Lapérouse Food & Retail and new concepts like Comptoir Lapérouse. This strategy aligns with growing consumer demand for authenticity and memorable experiences in luxury hospitality.

🏨 In January 2026, Raines opened The Lantern Columbia, a 59-room boutique hotel in Columbia, S.C., repurposed from the historic Columbia Central Fire Station. This project, part of Raines' Woven division, emphasizes "intentional hospitality" by employing over 30% of staff with intellectual disabilities. Designed by Garvin Design Group, the hotel includes Ladder 13, a signature restaurant in the former engine bay, led by chef Kevin Johnson. The initiative also partners with the University of South Carolina for community engagement.

🏨 Hilton has launched NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, featuring 174 rooms along Vietnam's Co Co River. Designed by architect Vo Trong Nghia, the resort offers garden, river, and deluxe rooms, plus connecting pair options. Amenities include four dining venues, a spa, fitness center, infinity pool, and a 200-square-meter ballroom. Located in Da Nang City, rates start at VND 2,386,000. The development is a collaboration with Dat Phuong Group, reflecting Hilton's growth in Southeast Asia.

🏨 Loews Chicago Hotel, located in Chicago, Illinois, has completed a comprehensive refresh of its guestrooms and suites. The project included new furnishings, finishes, and fixtures, converting all double-double rooms to larger double queen accommodations. The hotel’s multi-year revitalization began in 2025 with a redesigned lobby and meeting spaces. Inspired by Mies van der Rohe and Louis Sullivan, the new design features clean lines and rich textures. General Manager Craig Curtis highlighted the guest-focused design enhancements.

📈 IHG Hotels & Resorts reported a 10% increase in operating profit, reaching $665 million for the first half of 2026. Adjusted EPS rose by 13% to 274.7 cents. The global RevPAR increased 4.1%, with a total gross revenue of $18.2 billion, up 7%. IHG opened 31,500 rooms in 197 hotels and signed 49,200 rooms in 352 hotels, both up 8%. The hotel pipeline grew to 348,000 rooms across 2,385 hotels.