Hotel Openings

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened Signature Inn Billings, a newly renovated, 99-room upper-economy hotel in Billings, Montana. Owned by Ravin Ahir and Akshay Aswani, the rebranded property serves business and leisure travelers visiting Yellowstone National Park and The Rimrocks. Signature Inn spans more than 20 destinations, offering retro-modern design. Its refreshed design package features three regional color schemes: Poolside Palms, Iconic Mod and Heritage Horizon.

🏨 Raines has broken ground on a 107-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton in North Augusta, South Carolina, scheduled to open in Q4 2027. Developed and managed by Raines, the ODA-designed extended-stay hotel is expected to create approximately 35 jobs. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, a fitness center, pool, meeting space and parking. The pet-friendly property expands Raines’ Southeast portfolio, supported by local industry growth and proximity to Interstate 20.

🏨 The 131-bedroom property will open in phases from January 2027 following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The exact investment, location and full opening date have not been specified.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts’ 90-room Hotel Indigo London – Kingston will open in 2027 in Hampton Wick, southwest London, becoming Greater London’s seventh Hotel Indigo. Owned by Westcombe Group through Acre Hotels Collection, it will transform vacant former university accommodation at Kingston Bridge House into a mixed-use development with 22 residences. The riverside hotel will be approximately 20 minutes from London Waterloo by train and 30 minutes from Heathrow Airport by car.

🏨 Dazzler Select by Wyndham has opened 14 U.S. hotels just one year after its debut. The lifestyle brand lets independent owners retain their hotels’ identities while accessing Wyndham’s distribution, technology and loyalty platforms through flat monthly fees and low-cost conversions. Its first property was Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Participating hotels must maintain guest ratings of at least 4.0 and offer amenities including complimentary 24-hour coffee and water.

🏨 BWH Hotels, rebranded under WorldHotels since 2023, unites 4,000 hotels across 18 brands with new digital features. Acquired in 2019, WorldHotels has 250 global hotels. The rebranding includes merging Best Western Rewards with WorldHotels Rewards by January 2027, boasting points that never expire. Aimed at enhancing global recognition, this change is backed by member collaboration. WorldHotels' new logo, featuring a window symbol, reflects a fresh global perspective.

🍸 Who? Lorenzo Antinori and Justin Shun Wah. When? Opening on 25 November 2026. Where? Rosewood Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui. What? Launching Bar Camillo, a new cocktail bar inspired by Italian living rooms. How? The bar blends mid-century design with Italian cocktail traditions, featuring rotating, culturally inspired menus and an interactive Negroni trolley. With 50 seats, it offers an intimate, relaxed atmosphere akin to a home gathering, enhancing Rosewood's luxury offerings.

🏨 Thompson Rome, a 69-room hotel, opened in a 1940s building near Piazza Venezia, Rome. Owned by AG Group s.r.l. and Rossifin Group, this marks Thompson Hotels' debut in Italy. The hotel features restored original elements, 19 suites, and an art collection with works from Scuola Romana and others. Dining includes LYVE Restaurant by Fabio Fioravanti and a rooftop bar. The hotel offers culinary workshops and a photography experience year-round.

🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 28 new properties from July 1 to September 30, 2026. New members span dynamic locations like Madrid, Verona, Maldives, Durham, and Wuhan. Notable additions include UMusic Hotel Madrid, Palazzo Trezza, and Diamonds Thudufushi. This quarter marks the largest addition since 2024, enhancing the global portfolio with diverse experiences. Members belong to various collections: Lifestyle, L.V.X., and Legend, reflecting the range and growth of their offerings across cities, private islands, and historic landmarks.