Hotel Openings

🏨 Elysium Noosa Resort, MGallery Collection, opens on vibrant Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Australia. Set to debut in February 2026, it features 175 rooms, including 104 suites and 8 villas. Culinary highlights include Cibaria, a collaboration with restaurateurs Alessandro and Anna Pavoni, and Bar Capri by the pool. Inspired by Mediterranean elegance, the design harmonizes with surrounding nature. Key contact: +61 7 5449 4888.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, is set to launch its largest new-build hotel project in Japan near Universal Studios Japan, Osaka. Opening in 2029, the triple-branded InterContinental, Kimpton, and Holiday Inn Resort will feature 817 keys. Located a 10-minute ride from Yumeshima's Integrated Resort, these hotels will be Universal Studios Japan's official accommodations. Kansai International Airport's passenger capacity recently expanded to 40 million annually.

🏖 Cross Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Sono International, partners with PT The Cube Group to develop Cross Bali Uluwatu, a 120-key upper-upscale resort near Suluban Beach, Bali. The resort, featuring ocean views, aligns with their community-driven development and aims to enhance Indonesia's hospitality landscape. Focused on design, culture, and performance, the project reflects long-term value creation, strengthening Cross Hotels' presence in Indonesia. For more, visit cubebali.com.

🌴 1 Hotels plans to open 1 Hotel Cabo in Los Cabos, Mexico, by late 2028 or early 2029. Partnering with Grupo Questro and Grupo MRP, the resort will feature 124 rooms, infinity pools, and a rooftop bar. Emphasizing sustainability, it will use organic materials and biophilic design. The development will connect to 1 Homes Cabo, allowing residents access to hotel amenities. Architecture is led by Agustín Caso and Miguel De la Torre.

🏨 Marriott International has achieved 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties in the U.S. and Canada. In 2025, six hotels opened, with four more expected by year's end. Key projects include a 197-room hotel in Kissimmee, a 90-key property near Dulles Airport, a 73-room hotel in Amarillo, and an 86-room hotel in Carson City. The brand's expansion also includes two planned properties in Osaka, Japan, targeting midscale travelers.

🏨 Marriott International has reached 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties in the U.S. and Canada as of 2025. Six properties have opened this year, with four more set to open by year-end. Key upcoming locations include Kissimmee, Dulles, Amarillo, Sandusky, and Carson City. The brand targets midscale markets and offers amenities like modern guestrooms and complimentary breakfast. Expansion plans include two properties in Osaka, Japan.

🏠 Líbere Hospitality Group will open its first Paris property in the 8th arrondissement by early 2026. The Spanish firm aims to expand across Europe with an asset-light model, managing but not owning buildings. The Paris site currently has 12 apartments for up to 50 guests, set to increase to 19 units. Líbere, operating in six countries, plans revenue to exceed €32 million in 2025, with 1,000 units active and a 2,300-unit pipeline.

🏨 Opening in May 2026, Gran Hotel Margalida in Banyalbufar, Mallorca, will be ANNUA Signature Hotels' fifth Mediterranean destination. The hotel offers 29 ocean-facing rooms, a full spa, and unique dining experiences focusing on Mallorcan cuisine. Designed by architect Alvaro Onieva and interior designer Virginia Nieto, the venue provides a cinematic luxury experience, featuring sunsets, guided walks, and private sailings. The hotel is also a venue for weddings up to 150 guests.

🏨 Nordic Hotels & Resorts will open the 120-room Munksjöstaden Hotel in Jönköping, Sweden, by Lake Munksjön in 2028. The hotel will feature a bistro, bar, café, wellness facilities, and a 35-degree indoor pool with a lake view. Construction starts in autumn 2026. The hotel will occupy a former factory space and host events for up to 1,000 people. It's set to blend Jönköping's industrial heritage with contemporary design.