Hotel Openings

🏨 Accor plans to transform the Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Ipanema with 172 redesigned rooms by 2026. Hilton aims to double its Brazilian portfolio, currently around 30 hotels, by 2030. Accor has over 330 hotels in Brazil, its largest market in the Americas. Hilton's growth will involve 10 brands operating in Brazil. Both expansions highlight Brazil's strategic importance for global hotel operators.

🏨 In 2029, Dalata will open a new four-star Maldron hotel on Hammersmith Road, Kensington, marking its seventh property in London with over 1,400 rooms. This £1.3bn project near Olympia London involves converting an office into 370 guestrooms, a restaurant, and more. Designed as an all-electric building with BREEAM “Excellent” certification, it aligns with UK's energy policies. Dalata recently approved a €1.4 billion takeover by Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS.

🏢 Ronan Group and Staycity Group are partnering to develop a 288-room aparthotel at Waterfront South Central in Dublin's North Docklands under Staycity's Wilde brand. The eight-storey property will be part of a 4.6-acre mixed-use scheme. A planning application will be submitted soon, with a decision expected by Q2 2026. Staycity operates 6,500 apartments in 20 cities. The project supports business and leisure demand and is adjacent to Citi's development.

📍 Arlington, Virginia—Westin Crystal City reopens end of the month after a property-wide renovation. Located near Crystal City Metro, one mile from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offers 223 redesigned guestrooms and suites. Upgraded lobby, new restaurant, and enhanced meeting spaces. Features high-speed internet and HDTVs. General Manager Vikas Lalwani highlights Potomac River-inspired design. A new coffee bar, serving Commonwealth Joe, enriches guest experience. Complimentary airport shuttle ensures connectivity.

📍 In 2022, Minor International fully acquired The Wolseley Hospitality Group, originally part of Corbin & King since 2017. The Wolseley Hotel New York, located at 130 West 44th Street, will be the brand's first hotel, featuring a brasserie and speakeasy bar. Set in a 1905 McKim, Mead & White-designed landmark, it mirrors the Barrière group's strategy. Future expansions are planned globally, emphasizing culinary excellence and elegant design.

🏨 Hilton has revamped its luxury hotel, updating all 112 guest rooms and public spaces.

📍 The Wolseley Hotels will open its first hotel in early 2027 in New York City, near Bryant Park, as the brand's flagship destination. Located at 130 West 44th Street, the hotel features 76 guestrooms and suites. Originally designed in 1905, the building once housed The Lambs Club. The hotel will include The Wolseley restaurant, marking its U.S. debut. Global expansion is planned, targeting Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

🚨 Louvre Hotels Group aims to renovate 80% of its hotels by 2028, investing €300 million over three years. In 2025, over 70 company-operated hotels and 130 franchised properties across France and Europe were renovated, boosting market share by 10 points. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region hosts over 100 hotels, including 40 Campanile and 35 Kyriad properties. Recent renovations include Campanile PRIME Lyon Centre Gare Part-Dieu with 173 rooms, and new openings are planned through 2027.

📍 Minor Hotels will debut The Wolseley Hotels in New York in 2027, with Dubai as the next targeted location. Amir Golbarg, COO for the Middle East and Africa at Minor Hotels, confirmed these plans. The Wolseley, renowned as an Austro-Hungarian grand-café, marks its first expansion into hotel properties. Further announcements regarding the UAE location are anticipated soon.