Hotel Openings

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with GCP Hospitality, signed a deal to convert 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, into IHG brands within 12 months. This includes 12 Garner hotels and a Holiday Inn Express among 1,063 rooms. Garner, launched in August 2023, is IHG’s fastest-growing brand with 100 hotels opened globally. This agreement enhances IHG's position in Kyoto and marks one of Japan's largest hotel conversion deals.

🍴 Italian seafood specialist Langosteria, which started on Milan's Via Savona in 2007, has expanded to prestigious global locations, including the new outpost at The OWO in London. Designed by late architect Carlo Samarati, the restaurant combines Italy's design with Britain's history. The menu features high-quality seafood, including Sicilian langoustine and Mediterranean yellowtail. Langosteria London is located at Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, and is popular with London's Italian community.

🏠 Urban Cowboy, a hospitality brand, partners with Collective Retreats Governors Island to launch Urban Cowboy Tent, available from August 14 to November 2026 and returning in 2027. Located near Lower Manhattan, the 325-square-foot tent overlooks New York Harbor. Designed by Lyon Porter, it features a French soaking tub with a Statue of Liberty view, vintage elements, and custom designs by Kevin Jacob Design LLC. This collaboration aims to provide immersive hospitality experiences.

🏘 LivAway Suites is expanding to Montgomery, Alabama, marking its first hotel in the state. This move is part of a broader regional expansion with upcoming locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, adding to their 13 nationwide hotels. Each suite is 20% larger than average, with full kitchens and workspaces. Amenities include a fitness center and self check-in. The Montgomery hotel will cater to military personnel, faculty, students, and business travelers.

🏨 Maya Hotels opens Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek Charlotte, a 124-room hotel in Charlotte, NC. Situated near I-485, it provides easy access to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 8 miles away. The hotel features a 3,787 sq. ft. meeting space, a 1,129 sq. ft. gym, and an outdoor pool. "Dear Charlotte," a top-floor bar and restaurant, is set to open in fall 2026. The location is adjacent to Charlotte Premium Outlets and near local attractions.

🎨 In 2023, Mallorca's La Residencia collaborates with Loewe, hosting artist Kaori Juzu in a two-month residency. Juzu, nominated for the 2023 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, creates intricate metalwork using bent copper and powdered enamel. Her notable piece features 108 tiny compositions, significant in Japanese Buddhism. The hotel continues its artist residency program into 2024, hosting previous Loewe Craft Prize participants like Deirdre McLoughlin, highlighting Mallorca's allure for artists since the 19th century.

🏨 Aiden, BWH® Hotels' boutique brand, expands globally in 2026 with new openings in Germany (January), Thailand, and Sacramento (May), and Kansas City (June). Future sites in Denver, Tempe, Toronto Airport, and Pullman are planned for late 2026 to summer 2027. Aiden aims for locally inspired designs, offering 77 rooms in Bangkok and 145 in Toronto. The "Art Welcomes You In" series, featuring local artists, continues to define its unique hotel experiences.

🏠 August 2026, Lisbon's MAAT Central hosted the unveiling of KARL LAGERFELD Residences Lisboa. This partnership with OVERSEAS marks the first branded residential project in Portugal. Located at Rua Braamcamp 48-50, near Avenida da Liberdade, it features 10 apartments over 11 floors, incorporating smart-home technology and luxury amenities. Developed by The One Atelier, the completion is set for 2028. The project blends fashion and real estate, echoing Karl Lagerfeld's creative vision.

🌴 Nômade Temple Ibiza, located in Sant Joan de Labritja, features 182 rooms, an 810 sq m spa, and multiple dining venues. Designed by Oneness studio, it occupies the former BG Portinatx Beach Club Hotel, originally built in the 1970s. The hotel offers activities like coastal hikes and beeswax workshops. The Portinatx Villa includes three bedrooms and a private pool. Dining options range from Mediterranean cuisine at Tavla to Japanese omakase at Kuu Jū. The Gön House of Healing spa integrates into the landscape, offering diverse wellness treatments.