Hotel Openings

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corporation is accelerating growth across its brand portfolio in the U.S., with plans to expand in over 300 submarkets. New financing solutions and prototypes aim to decrease construction costs by 25% with reduced key count and building area. Recent conversions include three West Coast properties. Upcoming openings feature Hotel Madeira in Florida (Nov 2026) and Miramar Beach Resort (Q1 2027). The Unscripted by Hyatt brand has 15 properties in the pipeline, including Hotel Embarque in Phoenix (Nov 2026).

📖 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, joined the company approximately four years ago. He has played a key role in launching TRIBE’s first UK property and in developing its service culture. With a diverse background in hospitality, Filipe has been instrumental in building teams and creating award-winning service environments.

📍 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, joined the company four years ago to launch its first UK property. He has a diverse career in hospitality, focusing on hotel launches and team development, while fostering award-winning service cultures.

🏨 Marriott International and FICO Corporation are expanding their hospitality portfolio in Thailand, signing an agreement to add seven hotels and 1,262 keys across Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket. New brand introductions include citizenM, Four Points Flex by Sheraton, and Series by Marriott. Key locations include the 288-key JW Marriott Bangkok Sathorn and 147-key citizenM Bangkok Sukhumvit 11. This expansion builds on their existing collaboration, creating a joint portfolio of 11 hotels spanning eight brands in Thailand.

📍 Filipe D’Avillez, General Manager of TRIBE London Canary Wharf, has been instrumental in establishing the brand in the UK over the past four years. His career in hospitality spans launching hotels, developing teams, and creating award-winning service cultures.

🍴 ROAST's second restaurant in London has opened in October 2026 at Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch. The restaurant offers 135 covers for all-day dining, including breakfast, brunch, and its signature Sunday Roast. It emphasizes British produce with dishes evolving seasonally, complemented by a curated wine list and cocktails. Designed by 3Stories, the space reflects Shoreditch's horticultural history. CEO Marc Bevan highlights ROAST's alignment with the local market culture, celebrating craftsmanship and British quality. Bookings are now open.

🌼 Set within 240 acres in Ascot, Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester Collection, recently underwent a design renovation by Martin Hulbert Design. The redesign involved using resin, clay, and linen, incorporating wildflower motifs. The project revisits the stable suites and cottages, maintaining historical elements while adding seasonal colors. Terri Crow contributed to the garden design. Hulbert's team, including Jay Grierson and Emma Webster, emphasized continuity and modern craftsmanship, highlighting the estate's equestrian heritage.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will introduce Hotel Indigo in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, partnering with PT Raka Eka Makmur. The 180-room hotel, scheduled to open in 2029, will feature a rooftop bar, swimming pool, and 740 square meters of meeting space. Yogyakarta, known for its cultural heritage, is a strategic location due to its proximity to Borobudur. IHG operates 35 hotels across Indonesia, with 13 more planned, including destinations like Bali and Jakarta.

🏖 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, led by CEO Ömer Acar, is entering Greece with a beachfront resort in Chania. Designed by Luciano Mazza, the resort will offer 104 accommodations, split into 64 rooms and 40 suites, and feature a 900 sq m spa and six dining outlets. The project, aimed at leisure, families, and weddings, includes a private chapel and dedicated event pool. Accor's Axel Beauvais highlights this as a strategic expansion, alongside projects in Spain and Portugal.

🏨 Concord Hospitality has been selected to manage over a dozen hotels and restaurants across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. Recent additions include One Washington Circle, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in D.C., and The Satire, Autograph Collection, in Alexandria, Virginia (180 rooms). Upcoming openings include The Union Hotel Flemington in New Jersey (100 rooms) and The Beckworth Hotel Charlotte in North Carolina (240 rooms). The Wren will open in Raleigh in early 2027.