Hotel Openings

🏨 Marriott International expands in Belgium with Courtyard by Marriott Ghent, a 125-room hotel. This new property caters to Ghent's rising corporate, tech, and academic sectors. It supports the shift towards midscale, efficient developments tailored for hybrid work, short business trips, and MICE demand.

🏨 Elysian Real Estate plans to open its boutique hotel, bohème, in East Austin in summer 2026. Located at 400 Comal Street, the hotel will feature 20 individually designed rooms, including six suites, and is being reimagined by Baldridge Architects. Amenities include a rooftop bar, lobby bar, and a first-floor grocer, with additional F&B offerings by Nova Hospitality. Walker L. Molinare, the founder, emphasizes the hotel as a tribute to Austin's art and music culture.

🏨 The Hoxton, Dublin, located in Dublin's Creative Quarter, opened its doors in a restored Victorian building on Exchequer Street, boasting 129 rooms. Highlights include a Viking-era archaeological discovery in the lobby, the Peruvian-inspired restaurant Cantina Valentina, and the versatile Dollars venue. The Library Bar, a local favorite, has been restored with period details. Set to open in 2026, Groundwork will be a 220-capacity nightlife venue. Dis-loyalty members enjoy up to 50% off rates initially.

🏝️ Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres, an adults-only resort, opens December 1, 2025, in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, north of Cancún. The resort features 599 rooms, 8 restaurants, and 8 bars. Guests enjoy amenities like hydro-massage bathtubs, private terraces, and Privilege Exclusive Rooms. Leisure facilities include a spa, wave pool, and tennis court. The resort hosts events in 482-square-meter spaces and promotes sustainability through the Stay Green program. It is accessible from major cities in the U.S., Europe, and South America.

📍 Inspirato, a luxury vacation club, has expanded its global portfolio by adding new properties in Italy, Austria, and Germany. Highlights include Villa Sassella in Lake Como, Rocco Forte properties in Rome, Milan, and Palermo, and Rosewood sites in Munich and Salzburg. The company partners with notable brands like Rosewood and Rocco Forte, emphasizing cultural and historical experiences. Inspirato trades on Nasdaq as ISPO, offering curated travel options through unique service models.

🏖 Over in Glen Rose, Texas, Rough Creek Lodge is undergoing a significant renovation across its 9,000-acre resort, including 64 guest rooms, 4 cabins, and 5 guest homes. Notably, women have spearheaded this transformation. Jessica Byrn, with 12 years at the resort, now leads operations. Jo Newby, a contractor with 50 years of experience, and designer duo Kara and Kate Legako contribute to the redesign. Artists Ashley Braithwaite and Laura Goodson enhance the space with murals and paintings.

🗺 Accor ends 2025 strong in Australia/New Zealand with brand debuts and new hotels. Launches included Mondrian Gold Coast, 25hours Sydney, and Hyde Melbourne. Seven hotels open in 7 weeks to year-end. Sydney's tourism boomed with high-profile events like the NRL Grand Final and Ed Sheeran's upcoming shows. Accor's Sydney hotels saw occupancy over 98% in October. International stays increased 9% year-on-year, bolstered by visitors from China, UK, Singapore, and Korea. Accor plans continued growth into 2026.

🍮 Luxury dessert brand Haute Dolci is launching Dolci Mono kiosks next month at Birmingham's Bullring, then expanding to Brent Cross, O2 Arena, Wembley Park, and Edinburgh St James. The strategy aims for 10 kiosks annually, turning retail spaces into experiential destinations. The concept merges aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency, attracting Gen Z and other demographics. The expansion supports UK high streets with local employment and supplier partnerships, enhancing economic and cultural value.