Hotel Openings

🏨 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts opened its 20th ECHO Suites® Extended Stay hotel in Bozeman, Montana, part of its rapid expansion since 2024. By Q1 2026, hotels open six months or more average over 70% occupancy; established sites exceed 80%. Nearly 10% industry growth is predicted by 2030. Wyndham aims for 300 ECHO Suites by 2032. In 2025, Wyndham executed 60+ new projects, with ECHO Suites contributing 20, boosting the pipeline to 45,000 rooms.

🏨 Hotel Equities expands its portfolio with three focused service hotels across North America. In Ontario, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott opened on March 26, 2026, marking the first Marriott property in Woodstock. In Florida, Reflections Hotel, Ascend Collection is set to open in Fall 2026 near Orlando's attractions. In Texas, the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving underwent renovations to enhance service. These additions underscore HE's operational strength and strategic market presence.

🏨 Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), based in Atlanta, has grown its platform, Elevate Renovations + Development, overseeing $80+ million in hotel renovations. Recently, they renovated the Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, focusing on public spaces like food/beverage venues and outdoor areas. Elevate supports five more projects and has a pipeline of seven. Founded 25+ years ago, HVMG has generated $500+ million in revenue. Suzanne Saunders highlights the collaborative, strategic investment in high-impact areas.

🏨 Dun Aluinn, originally built in 1909, opens this month as a fully staffed luxury hotel in the Scottish Highlands. The nine-bedroom estate, located in Aberfeldy overlooking the Tay Valley, features rooms with expansive valley views. Designed by Susie Whyte, spaces include a dining area for 20 guests, two lounges, and a private cinema room. Restorations were done by local artisans, preserving historic details with materials like wood from an antique church pew.

🏨 BWH Hotels opened the first @HOME by Best Western property in St. George, Utah, near the Arizona border. Partnering with Prime Hospitality, the four-story hotel offers 92 apartment-style studios, featuring kitchens, workspaces, and social patios. Amenities include a pool, a fitness center, and storage for bikes and skis. This marks the fourth collaboration between BWH Hotels and Prime Hospitality, following properties in Springdale, Utah, and Mesquite, Nevada. The hotel targets the region's demand driven by nearby medical facilities and national parks.

🏨 Tempo by Hilton opens its first Georgia location in the Savannah Historic District with 148 wellness-focused rooms on East Bryan Street. Near the Savannah River and local attractions, the LEED-certified hotel offers 3,000+ sq ft of meeting space and a 24-hour fitness center. Savannah attracts nearly 15 million visitors annually, boosting the economy by over $4 billion. The hotel features a rooftop bar and Bluestone Lane Café. Managed by McKibbon Hospitality, it emphasizes comfort and sustainability.

🏨 In April 2026, Extended Stay America opened a new 104-room Select Suites in Longview, Texas, following comprehensive renovations. Located off Interstate 20, it caters to corporate demand with full kitchens and free WiFi. Developed by CenterPoint Hospitality, this launch expands the brand, now in nearly 200 locations since 2022. Longview's manufacturing and healthcare sectors make it a strategic market. Key local industries include Komatsu, Eastman Chemical, and Trinity Rail.

🏨 Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced progress for Elevate Renovations + Development, highlighting key renovations. In 2021, Elevate completed a public space renovation at Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott, and is handling five more projects. HVMG has managed over $80 million in hotel renovations and generated $500+ million in revenue over 25 years. Notable projects include renovation efforts at hotels in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Minnesota, supporting comprehensive upgrades and adaptive reuse.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group opened its first Radisson Red hotel in Turkey, the Radisson Red Izmir Point Bornova, in the Bornova district. The hotel has 204 rooms, a rooftop restaurant, and wellness facilities including a sauna and fitness center. It's 20 minutes from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. The hotel aims to enhance Radisson's presence in Turkey, with plans to reach 100 hotels in five years, reflecting its lifestyle-focused and creative brand spirit.