Hotel Openings

🏝️ Nobu Hospitality will debut in the Maldives, launching a resort at Laamu Atoll on Munyafushi Island. The project, in partnership with Sarat International, includes 26 beach villas, 30 overwater villas, and 10 Nobu Island Estate Residences for ownership. Amenities feature a Nobu restaurant, spa, gym, diving center, and tennis courts. CEO Trevor Horwell emphasizes blending design and nature, while Sarat's Ali Ahsan highlights redefining luxury living.

🏠 Aman Group's Janu debuts in the Middle East with Janu Dubai in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The development includes a 150-key hotel, 59 residences, and the first global Janu Club. Residences range from two to five bedrooms, with access to a 34th-floor lounge, infinity pool, and shared hotel amenities. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the tower features outdoor terraces and gardens. Additional Janu properties are planned for Al Marjan Island, Saudi Arabia, and Turks and Caicos.

Blog Post Excerpt 🌍 Nobu Hospitality, in collaboration with Sarat International, will launch the Nobu Hotel, Residences, and Restaurant Maldives on Munyafushi Island in Laamu Atoll. The resort will feature 56 villas and 10 private island residences, each with pavilion-style living and private beachfronts, complete with yachts. The central dining venue will host Nobu's Japanese-Peruvian cuisine. Amenities include a spa, fitness facilities, and more, all harmoniously blending Japanese heritage with natural surroundings.

Ireland, 12th February 2026 – Journey, the market leader in hotel retailing and the hospitality industry’s first unified Hospitality Performance Platform, announced its expansion into Ireland with the appointment of a dedicated in-market…

🏨 Grand Hyatt DFW, located in Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, completed a $34 million renovation that began in July 2025. The hotel, now revealing luxurious guestrooms, modernized event spaces, and enhanced culinary experiences, celebrated its transformation on February 11, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting. Marking its 20th anniversary, the hotel continues to support the airport's international travelers, underlining its commitment to excellence and local culture.

📍 Bob W has secured a long-term lease for a former hotel in Södermalm, Stockholm. The 1,300 sq m building at Lundagatan 31 will transform into 62 studio apartments, opening in Q2 2026. Located near Zinkensdamm and Mariatorget metro stations, the site will feature a lounge and third-party-run restaurant. Partnering with Classic Hotel Bjälken 20, Bob W emphasizes modern hospitality trends and flexible, design-led operations in response to conventional hotel model challenges.

🏨 SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia signed its first hotel in Japan, the 130-room SONO Moon Nagoya, near Nagoya Station. Formerly Compass Hotel Nagoya, it's owned by ESCON JAPAN REIT and leased by Polaris Holdings. This venture expands SONO's portfolio, which includes 16 hotels in Thailand and Indonesia, and over 14,500 rooms globally. The strategic location aims to attract travelers, capitalizing on upcoming events like the Asian Games in September.

🍴 Le Nusa, now open at 227-228 Strand, London WC2R 1BE, enhances its presence beyond Jakarta and Paris, offering a refined take on Indonesian cuisine. The menu features dishes like Udang Jeruk Bali and Bebek Sambal Andaliman, capturing Indonesia's culinary diversity with contemporary techniques. The London location emphasizes ingredient-led cooking and cultural exchange, with interiors reflecting traditional Indonesian art. Le Nusa aims to contribute meaningfully to London’s dining scene without relying on spectacle.

🏨 SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia signed its first Japanese hotel, SONO Moon Nagoya, located an eight-minute walk from Nagoya Station. Owned by ESCON JAPAN REIT and operated with Polaris Holdings, the hotel bridges the modern business district with Nagoya’s historic center. The collaboration aims to attract South Korean tourists and boost growth. The hotel's design reflects Nagoya's culture and history. The SONO Group aims to leverage its network for sustainable demand and long-term value.

11th February 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement for a former hotel property at Lundagatan 31 in Södermalm, Stockholm, marking…