Hotel Openings

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open the InterContinental Prague in the first half of 2029, marking the brand's return to the Czech capital. Located at Jeruzalemska 8 in Prague 1, the 137-key hotel will occupy a historic building from 1839. Managed by Generali Real Estate, it provides easy access to Prague’s main attractions and transportation hubs. Guests will enjoy a spa, restaurant, and conference facilities. This project strengthens IHG’s luxury portfolio in Europe.

🏖 Aimbridge Hospitality has added the 335-key voco Sandpiper All-Inclusive Resort by IHG in Port St. Lucie, Florida to its portfolio. The $50 million renovation, starting early 2026, will transform the property with refreshed guest rooms, six dining concepts, and expanded amenities. Owned by Sandpiper Bay Resort Holdings LLC, the resort will feature sports facilities and meeting spaces. Located 45 minutes from Palm Beach, it’s the first U.S. all-inclusive under this brand.

🏨 Knowledge Economic City (KEC) and Archipelago International are launching a hospitality management platform and a new Saudi hotel brand in Madinah. The joint venture's first project features a hotel with 2,500 keys, marking one of KEC’s largest assets. KEC spans 6.8 million square meters in Madinah, while Archipelago manages over 45,000 rooms. The hotel will boost employment opportunities and expand through franchise and licensing. Archipelago's partner, Maison Privee, will enhance short-stay services in Madinah.

💼 Extended Stay America has opened its first hotel in Yuma, Arizona, a 124-room, four-story property. The hotel, developed by Armadale Holdings LP, offers amenities for extended stays, such as fully equipped kitchens and free Wi-Fi. Located near the Rio Vista Commerce Center and Yuma Regional Medical Center, it targets healthcare professionals, government personnel, and business travelers. This marks a strategic expansion for the brand, which has been the fastest-growing midscale extended-stay chain since 2021.

🏨 Hilton Los Angeles Airport is undergoing a $50-million renovation, refreshing all 1,234 guestrooms. Located near LAX and key venues, the project aims to be ready for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics. The redesign includes two-queen-bed setups, modern furnishings, and enhanced connectivity. Some floors are already open, and the renovation will conclude by June 2026, catering to a diverse array of travelers.

🏨 Accor's Emblems Collection debuts at Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa in the UK, set in the British Cotswolds. The estate features 42 rooms, nine cottages, two restaurants, and a spa. In 2026, expansions include Canada, Italy, and Puglia. By 2027, new openings in Greece and Italy will add 80 rooms and a 500-square-meter spa. Accor plans seven more properties in Europe and the Americas, with over 15 projects in the works globally.

🏨 Hilton has launched Spark by Hilton Ponce, its first Spark hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America, located in Puerto Rico's second-largest city, Ponce. The 120-room hotel, owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., offers complimentary breakfast, free parking, and event space for up to 120 people. It is situated three miles from Mercedita International Airport. Spark by Hilton has over 200 hotels globally and plans to double its presence in Puerto Rico within four years.

🌍 Viceroy Hotels expands into Africa by opening three safari lodges: Thorntree River Lodge and Lolebezi in Zambia, and Atzaró Okavango Camp in Botswana. Located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park, with access to Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta, offering wildlife safaris and cultural experiences. Accommodations feature private plunge pools, spas, and yoga decks. Arash Azarbarzin, CEO, highlights this as a milestone in Viceroy’s global growth.