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New hotel openings, projects and expansions worldwide: the latest properties and developments across the hospitality industry.

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Eagle Bar Completes Dual-Terrace Concept at London's Rosewood with Upper West Terrace Opening

🏨 Eagle Bar has completed its dual-terrace concept at The Chancery Rosewood in London, with the opening of a second space on the hotel’s seventh floor. The Mayfair site launched in September 2025. The venue now includes Upper East and Upper West terraces, with a 200+ person capacity. Upper West focuses on aperitifs and overlooks Hyde Park, while Upper East offers late-night music and views of Grosvenor Square. Upper West opens at 3 pm, Upper East at 5 pm.
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Elysium Collection to Open First 56-Bedroom Hotel in Cornwall Autumn 2026, Plans Expansion in UK Historic Sites

🏨 Elysium Collection is debuting its hotel brand in Cornwall, UK, with the opening of Elysium St Mawes in autumn 2026. This 56-bedroom hotel is transforming the former Ship and Castle Hotel. Future sites in Surrey and the Lake District are planned for 2027, focusing on restored historic buildings. Architectural studio 3DReid leads the design, using British materials. Executive chef Stephane Delourme will manage food operations, and Templespa partners to provide wellbeing facilities.
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Stephanie Barba Mendoza Designs Communal Spaces for Vienna's Wilde Aparthotel in Historic 19th-Century Post Office Building

🏨 In 1854, a historic post office was built in Vienna's Fleischmarkt district, serving for 150 years. London-based designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza transformed this 19th-century building into the Wilde aparthotel. Mendoza drew inspiration from Vienna's rich artistic past, incorporating elements of the Viennese Secession and Wiener Werkstätte movements. The design aims to blend the post office's historical significance with the city's vibrant coffeehouse culture, making shared spaces feel relevant and lively today.
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Minor Hotels Announces 2030 Opening of Anantara Miami Resort, Marking U.S. Debut with 50-Storey Tower

🏕️ June 24, 2026, Mumbai: Minor Hotels announces the Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, a 50-storey tower in Miami's Edgewater, Design District, and Wynwood neighborhoods, set to open in 2030. The development, in partnership with One Thousand Group, features 100 private residences, 120 resort residences, 50 hotel suites, and wellness amenities. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and Patricia Urquiola, it includes a rooftop helipad and proximity to Miami's cultural sites. Sales launch this year with One Sotheby's International Realty.
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SBA 7(a) Loans Offer Flexible Financing for Hotel Renovations Up to $5 Million with 85% SBA Guarantee

💵 SBA 7(a) loans offer flexibility for hotel renovations, with up to $5 million available over 25 years for real estate and 10 years for equipment. Rates range from 10-11%, with an 85% SBA guarantee. SBA 504 loans are suitable for fixed asset projects, offering rates of 6-7% for 20-25 years. Conventional loans close quickly but require strong credit and 20-25% equity. Bridge loans, with rates of 9-12%, suit transitional properties, while revenue-based financing suits smaller upgrades but costs 25-30%.
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Kimpton Miralina Resort in Paradise Valley Announces $70 Million Renovation Completion by Early 2027

🏖 Phase Two at Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas, Paradise Valley, Arizona, will launch in Q4 2026. It adds 134 Valley Villas, The Enclave, a hotel-within-a-hotel, Arizona's first Katsuya restaurant, and 50,000 sq ft of meeting space. Completion by Q1 2027 will bring 404 renovated keys, six pools, 22 event venues, and two restaurants across 40 acres. The new phase emphasizes privacy with The Enclave's 10 residences and wellness-focused amenities.
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Cambria Hotel O'Fallon Marks Milestone with Completed Installation of 112 Modular Guestroom Units in Missouri

🏨 O'Fallon, Missouri—Construction of the 112-key Cambria Hotel O'Fallon, the first modular hotel project in the area, used 73 pre-manufactured guestroom modules. Developed by Koucar and Choice Hotels, modules were built in RISE Modular's facility in Owatonna, Minnesota, reducing weather-related delays. The first floor includes various amenities. RISE Modular and MGA Architects collaborated on this project, with the hotel set to open later this year.
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15th-Century Lasserhaus in South Tyrol Transformed by Vudafieri-Saverino Partners into Arthotel and Private Residence

🏠 Who? Vudafieri-Saverino Partners. When? Recent. Where? Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy. What? Reimagined 15th-century Lasserhaus into a modern space. How? Transformed 16,145 sq. ft. combining an Arthotel and a private residence. Key features include new dormers, terraces, skylights, and a central service staircase. Over 100 Tyrolean Baroque art pieces complement the modern design. The project balances historical preservation with contemporary living, maintaining architectural integrity while introducing urban sensibility.
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Soul Community Planet Hotels Launches First SCP WildFree Property in Colorado Springs, Emphasizing Wellbeing and Sustainability

🏨 SCP Hotels launched SCP WildFree Colorado Springs Hotel, their first under the WildFree brand, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This property reinvents the classic motel for modern travelers, featuring a 5,000-square-foot fitness and yoga center, art-filled spaces, and the Provisions Market. Emphasizing sustainability and local culture, it offers Fair Trade Pricing and the Every Stay Does Good program. SCP WildFree targets younger travelers seeking character-rich, values-driven accommodations.
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Dalhousie Castle Completes £6m Restoration, Adding New Dining Facilities and Preserving Historic Features

🏰 Dalhousie Castle completed a £6m refurbishment in July 2026, after starting in October 2024. Located in Scotland, the project upgraded 35 guestrooms and public areas using local suppliers. The 13th-century castle, owned by the Ramsay family for over 800 years, added the Alexander Bar, Ramsay Restaurant, and Dungeon Restaurant with an eight-course menu. The initiative aims to enhance its status as a luxury destination, according to General Manager Philip Egan.
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