Hotel Openings

🏨 In Makkah, on October 2023, Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah. Located in Al Aziziyah, it's five minutes from Masjid Al Haram and near Hira Cave. The hotel features 381 rooms and offers dining options, a fitness center, and meeting facilities. It is part of Hilton Honors, providing member benefits like discounts and free Wi-Fi. For reservations, call +966 55 660 7594 or visit their website.

🏨 Hilton announced the opening of Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Makkah. This marks the brand's debut in the city and is its largest globally, featuring 1,386 rooms and suites. Located near Hira Cave and 15 minutes from Masjid Al Haram, it offers amenities like an all-day dining restaurant, coffee shop, two ballrooms, eight meeting rooms, a fitness center, and a kids club. The hotel is part of the Hilton Honors loyalty program.

🏠 Waldorf Astoria Residences Sarasota, developed by Jebcore Companies and WMG Development, launched sales today. Situated in downtown Sarasota, Florida, the 18-story tower offers 86 residences ranging from one to five bedrooms, priced from $2.2 million. With interiors by Workshop/APD, amenities include a 25,000 sq. ft. rooftop garden. Construction starts in 2026, completing in 2029. Sarasota, noted for Siesta Beach, ranks as a top U.S. city for desirability and lifestyle.

🌴 Opening in spring at AMAALA's Triple Bay, Nammos Resort AMAALA features 110 guest rooms, suites, bungalows, villas, and 20 private residences. The resort highlights include the exclusive Cliff Villa, a wellness hub, infinity pools, and three dining venues. It partners with Augustinus Bader for innovative spa services. Set in Saudi Arabia, the resort embraces sustainability with a zero-carbon footprint, powered entirely by renewable energy.

🌴 February, Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, Waimea, Hawaii, unveils newly renovated Oceanfront Suites. Features: open-air style, one- and two-bedroom options, ocean views, private lānais. Exclusive privileges: personalized concierge, private beachfront access, sunset dining, aperitif hour, and in-suite indulgences. Suite interiors boast island color palette, natural textures, and handcrafted details. Elevates guest experience at this storied oceanfront destination. Contact: 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, +1 808-885-6622.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the affiliation of four MOD Collection by Sonesta properties in January 2026. These properties include Pocono Mountain Villas in East Stroudsburg, PA; New Smyrna Waves in New Smyrna Beach, FL; Grand Seas in Daytona Beach, FL; and Summer Bay in Orlando, FL, adding 1,564 keys to Sonesta's portfolio. Sonesta introduced MOD Collection in June 2023. Currently, nine MOD hotels operate in North America, including in Alberta, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

🏨 Four Seasons celebrates its 65th anniversary and plans strategic global expansion. Founded in 1961 by Isadore Sharp, the company now operates 135 hotels and 61 residences in 47 countries. Future openings in 2026 include Cartagena, Santa Barbara, and Venice. It will debut in Vietnam's Hanoi and return to Berlin and Brazil. Four Seasons manages 61 residential properties in 20 countries, with 65% of its pipeline including residential components.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened the Radisson Resort and Residences Tenerife in Puerto de la Cruz, on Tenerife's northern coast. The property, near the historic town center, offers 241 rooms and residences with views of Mount Teide. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a wellness center, seven event spaces, Tremor Restaurant, and the Magma Pool Bar. Key attractions nearby are Lago Martiánez and the La Orotava Botanical Garden. This expansion emphasizes Radisson's focus on premium resort destinations.

🏨 Dallas, Texas, led U.S. hotel construction in Q4 2025 with 193 projects/23,720 rooms. Atlanta, Phoenix, Nashville, and Austin followed. Phoenix led under-construction with 35 projects/4,829 rooms. Dallas slated 74 projects/8,202 rooms in 2026. Q4 also saw 285 new project announcements, Phoenix leading with 12 projects/1,347 rooms. Forecasts for 2026 and 2027 predict Phoenix and Dallas as top markets with significant hotel openings. Hotel renovation/conversion was strong, led by Houston and Atlanta.