Hotel Openings

🏨 Highland Coast Hotels has invested £1m to renovate four northern venues: Kylesku, Plockton Inn, Lochardil House, and Tongue Hotel. In Assynt, Kylesku Hotel added four guestrooms, totaling 22 rooms. Plockton Inn upgraded 10 guestrooms, with more renovations due by 2027. Lochardil House and Tongue Hotel also received refurbishments. The initiative boosts year-round tourism and employment in the North Highlands and Wester Ross, supporting regional hospitality since initial acquisitions in 2021.

🏨 Grand Bohemian Orlando rebranded as Hotel Beauden in September 2026, aligning with Orlando’s civic heritage. The hotel features the new restaurant Libra, led by Chef Francisco Sillero, offering a diverse menu. Updates include an $18 million renovation completed in 2024, featuring 248 guestrooms and public spaces. A mural by Amy Rader adorns the lobby. Positioned near Orlando's arts and entertainment spots, Hotel Beauden remains committed to service and community connection after 25 years.

🏨 Aman announces its first Korean destination, Aman Seoul, in Gangnam, Seoul, overlooking the Han River. Developed with Shinsegae Property, it features a hotel, residences, and Aman Club with spa, wellness, and dining amenities. The design is inspired by Korean traditions. Aman Seoul joins existing locations in Tokyo, New York, and Bangkok, with future expansions planned in Beverly Hills, Miami Beach, Dubai, and Singapore.

📰 Conrad Indianapolis is undergoing a $25 million renovation for its 20th anniversary, aiming for completion by year-end. The project updates all guestrooms, suites, and common areas, maintaining operations during construction. Led by Anderson/Miller, it introduces a "Quiet Luxury" aesthetic with contemporary designs. Executive Chef Kenneth Rivera will enhance dining experiences. The property features a top-rated spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and over 16,000 square feet of event space, including the 4,800-square-foot Vienna Ballroom.

🏨 Red Lion Hotel Rogue Regency Medford Airport, a 203-room midscale hotel, opened in Medford, Oregon, just 1.5 miles from Rogue Valley International Medford Airport. Announced by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, the opening highlights Sonesta's strategy to expand in convenient and comfortable locations. Co-CEO Keith Pierce emphasized Medford's significance in broadening the company's guest and franchisee network.

🏨 Crowne Plaza by IHG has opened its new flagship, Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square, in New York. The 22-story hotel, developed by ARTIC and managed by Highgate, includes 685 city-view rooms, and integrates work, connection, and relaxation spaces. Positioned near Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park, the hotel features a new bar, restaurant, and artwork by artist Tiago Magro. It also offers flexible meeting spaces and an exclusive penthouse on the 22nd floor.

🛌 The Beaumont Mayfair has reopened its spa after a comprehensive refurbishment aimed at wellness. The spa features a Hammam, steam room, sauna, ice bar, and plunge pool, alongside tailored treatments like massages and IV infusions. New partners include Oskia, Salvaterra, La Sultane de Saba, and Solice Health for specialized therapies. Fitness amenities include Technogym equipment and app access. Stuart Procter, CEO, emphasizes a restorative experience through thoughtful collaborations and services.

🦖 Park Plaza London Riverbank, in partnership with the Natural History Museum, unveiled a Dinosaur Family Suite to enhance family offerings. This suite, designed with Jon Powell's creative input, merges education and creativity, featuring prehistoric themes. It includes a Tyrannosaurus rex-inspired bunk bed, floor-to-ceiling murals, and educational resources. The hotel aims to accommodate families of up to five, emphasizing immersive experiences from check-in. This collaboration highlights both institutions' commitment to providing authentic, child-friendly hospitality.