Hotel Openings

🏨 The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida, reopened as Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort following its acquisition by Trinity Investments in 2023. It underwent an $80 million renovation, transforming its public spaces and dining venues. The resort features 1,000 rooms, 200,000 square feet of event space, and six dining venues. Highlights include the redesigned lobby, The Verandah, and Club Signia. It offers amenities like pools, a spa, and a variety of dining experiences.

🏨 The Alexander in Indianapolis completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its 209 guestrooms and suites, meeting spaces, and art program. Originally opened in 2013, it now joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. The hotel features over 60 artworks, with 14 site-specific commissions. Notable installations include works by Nick Walker, Jorge Pardo, and Sonya Clark. It offers 16,500 square feet of event space and is located near the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in the CityWay district.

🏨 On May 1, 2026, Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, located in Mayfair, unveiled 14 newly renovated suites. The suites feature Art Deco influences and range from Deluxe to Signature Suites, including a Presidential Suite with Hyde Park views. Rates start at GBP 4,700 per night. Guests enjoy tailored services, such as butler service and exclusive VIP access. The hotel celebrates 14 years of Forbes Five-Star Awards and boasts the most Five-Star rankings globally across 42 hotels.

🏋️ Tewinbury Farm Hotel will launch Farm Club, a new wellness and fitness center, on 15 June. Located 30 minutes from London, the 700-acre farm offers a 3,700 sq ft training space, including strongman training, reformer Pilates with nine beds, and recovery suites with four ice baths and a sauna. Membership starts at £90/month. The initiative supports wellness tourism and corporate retreats while creating new roles in fitness and hospitality.

🏨 North Las Vegas sees the groundbreaking of LivAway Suites' first Nevada location. With 22 sites open or in development nationwide, and 10 more markets expected by year-end, they continue expanding. This property, near I-15, aims to attract healthcare workers, military personnel, and more, being close to North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base, and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. LivAway's integrated platform enhances performance and scalability, according to CEO Mike Nielson.

💰 Hyatt Hotels Corporation's Q1 2026 results show a 5.4% RevPAR increase and a 5.0% net rooms growth in Chicago. Net income rose to $38M, with gross fees up 8.6% at $333M. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 2.1% to $266M, and 840,249 shares were repurchased for $135M. Total debt stood at $4.3B with $2.2B in liquidity. Notable openings included Andaz Lisbon and Shanghai ITC. A $0.15 dividend is declared for June 11, 2026.

📍 Woods Cove Inn, a 22-room boutique hotel, will reopen on May 11 in Laguna Beach, California, along the Pacific Coast Highway. Owned by Blake Marriott, it transitions from the Sonder brand to an independent hotel with management by Parable Hospitality. Didi Shields serves as the general manager. The property features design by CPD Studio and includes amenities like natural wood touches, commissioned artwork, a swimming pool, and various curated guestroom offerings.

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. achieved a 5.4% RevPAR increase in Q1 compared to last year, with a 7% rise in leisure demand from premium customers. Hyatt opened 3,996 rooms, including Andaz Lisbon and Andaz Shanghai ITC. Net room growth was 5%, and the pipeline grew by 9.4% to 151,000 rooms. World of Hyatt's membership reached 66 million, up 18%. Hyatt anticipates 2%-4% RevPAR growth for the year and net room growth of 6%-7%.