Hotel Openings

🏨 Hilton’s Undergraduate by Hilton, launched in June 2024, is aimed at college-town hospitality with an upper-midscale approach. The brand plans for 400-500 hotels, starting in 2027, within three miles of college campuses. Rooms emphasize flexibility with study corners and local design elements. The food and beverage offerings include late-night snacks and college classics. Hilton’s lifestyle portfolio targets 700 hotels by 2028, reflecting strong expansion with 60 openings this year alone.

📈 Minor Hotels saw a 2% increase in Q2 2026 core profits to THB 2.8bn (£63m) and a 1% rise in core revenue to THB 35.8bn (£802m). Group RevPAR remained stable, with a 1% increase in daily rates balancing a 1% occupancy drop to 68%. Core revenues grew 3% in H1 2026, but core profits declined 4% to THB 2.2bn (£49.3m). The company signed 29 hotel agreements and opened 11 hotels in H1, including debuts in the U.S. and Turkey.

🏨 Cambria Hotels has opened two new locations: the Cambria Hotel Euless – DFW Airport South in Texas and the Cambria Hotel Bend – Mt. Bachelor in Oregon. With 107 rooms in Texas and 131 in Oregon, these openings expand Choice Hotels' portfolio to over 75 upscale hotels. The Texas site offers proximity to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, while the Oregon hotel provides access to outdoor activities and cultural attractions.

🍴 The Sun Rose West Hollywood, one year after its Sunset Strip debut, has expanded its rooftop dining with SAGA Hospitality. Yuhi offers a 17-course, 12-seat omakase experience by chef Naomi Kubo. Oleander, led by chef Grace Dong, serves Coastal Pacific cuisine with Peruvian, Japanese, Mexican, and Hawaiian influences. Menu highlights include A5 Wagyu, 28 oz Wagyu Ribeye, and innovative cocktails, offering an exquisite blend of flavors and cultural inspirations.

🏨 Entrepreneurs Louis Blake and Harrison Hide plan to open the UK's first fully alcohol-free hotel in West Sussex's South Downs National Park in 2026. The 30-bedroom Long Lane hotel, originally set for mid-2026, has faced delays due to complex development challenges. Spanning a 55-acre estate near Midhurst, it features personalized wellness programs and facilities like cryotherapy and natural swimming. Targeting “dry tourism,” the hotel appeals to younger health-conscious travelers.

🏨 Collector’s Hall at AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow has hosted 10,478 guests across 242 events over the past year inside the restored former Glasgow Parish Council headquarters. The venue, constructed in 1902, witnessed 20 weddings, 203 corporate events, and more. Upcoming bookings for 2027 include 77 weddings. The hall, part of the £100m Love Loan development, achieved over 5% profit ahead of forecast with the hotel selling 59,000 room nights.

🏨 The Hyatt Regency London Olympia, located at 7 Olympia Way, London, W14 0EY, is part of the £1.3 billion Olympia regeneration. Designed by Twenty2degrees, the hotel offers 204 rooms, including three suites. Originally a 1937 car park, it retains Joseph Emberton's modernist style. The hotel is near Kensington Palace and museums. Idalia, its restaurant, features Asian-European cuisine and is situated in the historic Pillar Hall. The hotel provides a fitness center and cozy public spaces for relaxation.

🏨 In 1993, UNESCO designated Menorca as a Biosphere Reserve. The 14-room Riviera Hotel, located in Ciutadella, Menorca, features a unique design by Ilmiodesign, inspired by the 1970s Italian Riviera. Rooms are categorized into Double Piccola, Double Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Suite Riviera, each with private outdoor spaces. The hotel offers Mediterranean-inspired dining and a rooftop wellness area with Pilates and massages. Its vibrant retro style and warm service make it a memorable experience.

☕ Magnolia Hotel Houston introduces Press & Pour, a coffee and cocktail bar, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Located in downtown Houston, the bar features handcrafted coffees, fresh-baked pastries, and signature cocktails like the smoked old fashioned. Opened last month, it seats 52 indoors and 10 outdoors. The bar pays homage to its building's history, formerly home to the Houston Post-Dispatch. A 1920s typewriter and vintage photos enhance its nostalgic ambiance.

📍 Rosen Hotels & Resorts is undergoing a $150 million renovation project of Rosen Plaza and Rosen Shingle Creek, the largest in its 52-year history. By 2026, 2,300 guestrooms, suites, and corridors will be redesigned, with Rosen Shingle Creek's upgrades concluding in 2027. The renovations will enhance modern design with Mediterranean Revival influences, including next-gen WiFi and smart-room tech. This project aims to elevate guest experience and honor the legacy of founder Harris Rosen.