Hotel Openings

🏖 Atari Hotels and Intersection Development plan to start construction in late 2026 on a new entertainment hub at 840 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. The building will include over 90,000 sq ft of space, featuring a 20,000 sq ft concert center, a 10,000 sq ft esports venue, 19 suites, and 72 rooms. The project design incorporates nostalgic gaming elements and offers a unique equity investment opportunity with a $500 minimum investment for exclusive experiences.

🌴 Scheduled for April 2026, Live Oak Charleston will open in the historic district as South Carolina's inaugural Tribute Portfolio hotel. This 120-room boutique property embraces wellness with a fitness center, luxury spa, and mindfulness programming. Terra, the hotel's signature restaurant, offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu using locally sourced ingredients. Additional features include a second-floor pool lounge and Bloo, a poolside venue with Asian and Middle Eastern culinary influences. Located at 425 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403.

🏨 Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings plan to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront in 2026. Located in Cape Town, this hotel will feature 142 guest rooms, a rooftop bar, a spa, and six private residences. Designed by Neri & Hu and StudioMAS, it will blend contemporary luxury with local character. Positioned at Granger Bay, the property will offer views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, enhancing access to Cape Town's top attractions.

🏖 Navera Phuket - MGallery Collection will open at Surin Beach, Phuket, Thailand, offering views of the Andaman Sea. Featuring 19 individually styled villas, the hotel combines contemporary Thai culture with Sino-Portuguese heritage and maritime themes. Located at Chang Wat, 83110, the retreat promises a personalized experience in a luxurious setting. For more information, visit their website. Contact: +66 2 520 2525.

🏨 Set in Kamala, Phuket, Kamaliss MontAzure Phuket - MGallery Collection offers a 150-room resort nestled between emerald hills and the Andaman Sea. Located in the vibrant Kamala MontAzure community, this contemporary-designed resort combines lively experiences and tranquility, framed by a signature lagoon. Positioned at 17, Tambon Kathu, 83120, Thailand, it promises seamless access to dynamic experiences and nature's quiet rhythm.

🏨 Elysium Noosa Resort, MGallery Collection, opens on vibrant Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Australia. Set to debut in February 2026, it features 175 rooms, including 104 suites and 8 villas. Culinary highlights include Cibaria, a collaboration with restaurateurs Alessandro and Anna Pavoni, and Bar Capri by the pool. Inspired by Mediterranean elegance, the design harmonizes with surrounding nature. Key contact: +61 7 5449 4888.

🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Sakurajima Kaihatsu LLC, is set to launch its largest new-build hotel project in Japan near Universal Studios Japan, Osaka. Opening in 2029, the triple-branded InterContinental, Kimpton, and Holiday Inn Resort will feature 817 keys. Located a 10-minute ride from Yumeshima's Integrated Resort, these hotels will be Universal Studios Japan's official accommodations. Kansai International Airport's passenger capacity recently expanded to 40 million annually.

🏖 Cross Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Sono International, partners with PT The Cube Group to develop Cross Bali Uluwatu, a 120-key upper-upscale resort near Suluban Beach, Bali. The resort, featuring ocean views, aligns with their community-driven development and aims to enhance Indonesia's hospitality landscape. Focused on design, culture, and performance, the project reflects long-term value creation, strengthening Cross Hotels' presence in Indonesia. For more, visit cubebali.com.

🌴 1 Hotels plans to open 1 Hotel Cabo in Los Cabos, Mexico, by late 2028 or early 2029. Partnering with Grupo Questro and Grupo MRP, the resort will feature 124 rooms, infinity pools, and a rooftop bar. Emphasizing sustainability, it will use organic materials and biophilic design. The development will connect to 1 Homes Cabo, allowing residents access to hotel amenities. Architecture is led by Agustín Caso and Miguel De la Torre.

🏨 Marriott International has achieved 100 signed agreements for City Express by Marriott properties in the U.S. and Canada. In 2025, six hotels opened, with four more expected by year's end. Key projects include a 197-room hotel in Kissimmee, a 90-key property near Dulles Airport, a 73-room hotel in Amarillo, and an 86-room hotel in Carson City. The brand's expansion also includes two planned properties in Osaka, Japan, targeting midscale travelers.