Hotel Openings

🏨 Hotel Equities is partnering with Lodgic Hospitality to manage three Austin, Texas hotels: Aloft by Marriott Austin Northwest, Tru by Hilton Austin NW Arboretum, and Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central. This expands Hotel Equities’ Austin presence to seven hotels and its Texas portfolio to 25 properties. The Aloft hotel is near Lakeline Mall and the Austin Aquarium, Tru by Hilton is close to The Arboretum, and Hilton Garden Inn is near downtown Austin and the University of Texas.

🏋 Manchester, September 2026: Treehouse Hotel Manchester launches The Playground Gym, offering limited public memberships at £80/month. This gym features elite fitness equipment and recovery tech. Located at Blackfriars Street, it partners with The Pollen Club and The Good Sauna. Key events include Sauna Social on the last Friday of each month, and the Root & Run Club starting 29 July. Little Kickers Football Academy will run from 31 July to 14 August, targeting children aged 7-12.

🏨 In 2023, Ansty Hall in Warwickshire, a 17th-century property under Exclusive Collection, unveiled seven renovated bedrooms in phase one of a broader refurbishment. Two signature rooms, Leofric and Whittle, were created in partnership with Russell Sage Studio, while five others were redesigned with Trevillion Interiors. The total number of guestrooms is now 63. The refurbishment continues through 2027, celebrating local history and craftsmanship, and aims to offer a luxurious and meaningful guest experience.

🏨 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.