Hotel Openings

📈 Live! Casino Virginia opens January 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. 25 miles south of Richmond, VA. The temporary facility offers 75,000 sq. ft. of gaming space, 900+ slot machines, and 30+ table games. Part of a $1.4 billion plan, it will create 500+ jobs. The permanent resort, featuring 445,000 sq. ft. of space, 1,600 slot machines, and 200 hotel rooms, is under construction. Developed by The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise.

🏖 Located at the foot of Mount Niseko Annupuri, The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has 200 rooms and offers exclusive winter-season stays. Guests enjoy ski-in/ski-out access to Niseko Village Ski Resort. Opened by Hilton, this marks the Tapestry Collection's debut in Japan. The hotel highlights art by local artists like Soichiro Tomioka, features its signature restaurant, Goshiki, and offers a renowned onsen with natural spring water. Part of Hilton Honors, offering exclusive member benefits.

🏨 Drury Hotels has begun construction on the Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Southeast Century Farms in Antioch, Tennessee. This will be the fourth Drury hotel near Nashville. The hotel will feature 180 guest rooms and over 1,500 sq. ft. of meeting space, accommodating up to 150 attendees. It will offer amenities such as daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, and an indoor pool. The hotel aims to employ around 50 staff members upon opening.

🏨 Pivot will manage FORTH Atlanta, a hotel and social club in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward, for New City Properties. The 16-story diagrid tower features a 196-room hotel, including 39 extended-stay units, four dining venues, a 9,700-square-foot event space, an outdoor pool, and a 20,000-square-foot fitness center. It houses the Forth Club, a private social club. This collaboration integrates hospitality and a social club under Davidson Hospitality Group’s lifestyle platform, leveraging local development in the vibrant area.

🏨 ATLANTA, Georgia—Pivot, the lifestyle division of Davidson Hospitality Group, will manage FORTH Atlanta in the Old Fourth Ward. The 16-story property features a 196-room luxury hotel, including 39 extended-stay rooms, four dining options, a 9,700 sq ft event space, a pool, and a 20,000 sq ft fitness center. Additionally, Forth Club offers an exclusive social club experience. New City Properties highlights the hotel’s role in connecting the community with local landmarks like Ponce City Market.

🏖️ Sailrock South Caicos has refreshed its accommodations, led by Studio Darlene Brown, emphasizing craftsmanship and coastal aesthetics. The Great House Reception features a jewel-box style, while the Great House Lobby highlights local art by Pamela Leach. The restaurant and bar now incorporate coastal-inspired patterns, with updates culminating in early 2026 at the Beachfront Villas. Guests can currently enjoy the redesigned suites and social spaces, offering an enhanced connection to the island's natural beauty.

🍳 Robert Aikens has been appointed executive head chef at The St. Regis London, opening in Mayfair mid-2026. The hotel will feature 195 rooms, including 66 suites, an all-day restaurant, a jazz bar, and private dining spaces, following the redevelopment of the former Westbury Mayfair hotel. Designed by Richmond International, it includes two new floors and expanded public areas. St. Regis operates over 61 hotels globally, with the London site being its latest addition.

🏨 Travelodge has opened a 151-room hotel in Stratford, London, its 86th property in the city. The hotel, converted from a vacant office building, avoids new construction's carbon impact. It features a Bar Café and is near Stratford Station and attractions like Westfield Stratford City and London Stadium. Travelodge operates over 600 UK hotels and plans 300 more. Tony O’Brien highlights the project's sustainability and financial benefits.

🏨 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened Ginger Gurugram in Sector 1, Gurugram, Haryana, developed by the Rajdarbar Group. Located in the Global Foyer Mall, the hotel features 59 smartly designed rooms, Qmin culinary platform, an infinity pool, a fitness center, and boardrooms. Gurugram is a major corporate and tech hub in India. For more details, visit Ginger Gurugram's [hotel website](https://www.gingerhotels.com/hotels/ginger-gurugram-sector-1).

📈 Minor Hotels is targeting growth in 2026 with a focus on market depth, portfolio diversification, and capital-efficient expansion. The group signed 40 contracts in 2025 and expects 25 new signings in Q1 2026. With over 640 properties globally, they aim for asset-light expansion, including 60% of new deals in the Middle East and Asia. Expansion in North America, Japan, and India is planned, alongside a REIT listing in mid-2026 to enhance capital efficiency.