Hotel Openings

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal for a 14-hotel portfolio in Kyoto, Japan, expanding near transport hubs and cultural sites. The properties, set to become part of the Garner and Holiday Inn Express brands, will open over the next 12 months following renovations. Garner, launched in Japan in 2025, quickly scaled globally with 100 hotels by August 2023. GCP Hospitality will manage the portfolio, enhancing IHG's presence in Japan's underpenetrated business hotel market.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, with Discover Resorts Neral Pvt. Ltd., will introduce voco Karjat, Maharashtra, India, by early 2028. The project will convert an existing property, adding over 200 rooms and featuring three dining outlets and a spa. Karjat, located 62 km from Mumbai and 102 km from Pune, is a strategic leisure and events destination. This expansion aligns with IHG's strategy to grow its premium portfolio, as voco reaches 100 hotels globally in seven years.

🏨 Hotel Hans, located at Åboulevard 29, 1960, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, is a recent addition to the family-run Brøchner Hotels group, blending historic architecture by Emil Blichfeldt with modern Nordic design. The hotel features 91 rooms and suites, some with balconies and private terraces. It offers a complimentary glass of wine from 5-6 pm and cocktails from 9-10 pm. Designed by Norrønn Architects, it embraces urban life with a focus on comfort and local exploration.

🏨 This week, IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a deal to add 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, including 12 Garner hotels, a Holiday Inn Express, and one unbranded hotel in collaboration with GCP Hospitality. GCP Hospitality will manage these hotels. Conversion brands, like Garner, are highly sought, representing 34% of Marriott's signings and 40% of openings this year, while Wyndham's conversion share increased from 44% to 63% since 2019.

🏖 Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Stateline, Nevada, unveiled a redesign of its 154 Lodge guestrooms, inspired by Lake Tahoe's alpine scenery. The refurbishment incorporates lighter finishes, natural materials, and modern furnishings. This initiative, executed with Interior Architects, reflects the resort's strategy of upgrading accommodations every 7-8 years. According to General Manager Siobhan Fajayan, the redesign aims to create inviting spaces that mirror Lake Tahoe's beauty, enhancing guest experiences in activities like hiking and skiing.

🍴 Italian seafood specialist Langosteria, which started on Milan's Via Savona in 2007, has expanded to prestigious global locations, including the new outpost at The OWO in London. Designed by late architect Carlo Samarati, the restaurant combines Italy's design with Britain's history. The menu features high-quality seafood, including Sicilian langoustine and Mediterranean yellowtail. Langosteria London is located at Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD, and is popular with London's Italian community.