Hotel Openings

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to open the Crowne Plaza Jakarta PIK2 in 2027 in the PIK2 development in Tangerang, Jakarta, Indonesia. The 220-key hotel will be the first in PIK2, located seven minutes from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Indonesia aims for 16 million foreign arrivals and over one billion domestic trips by 2025’s end, having recorded 11.43 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025. The hotel will feature 220 rooms, two restaurants, a bar, and over 990 square meters of meeting space.

🏨 Choice Hotels International is expanding into Africa, signing three franchises in Kenya to open by early 2026. One property near Maasai Mara and two in Nairobi. By 2030, they aim to add 15 more across sub-Saharan and southern Africa. The EMEA portfolio now has nearly 64,000 rooms, growing 7% year-over-year. Internationally, they aim to double profitability by 2027, with recent expansions in Australia and Canada, generating approximately $3 billion in gross rooms revenue.

🏨 Indigo Road Hospitality Group expanded its portfolio with Hotel Richemont in Charleston, South Carolina, marking a significant milestone for the local company. The 25-room hotel underwent extensive renovation, involving local firms like King & Society Development and designer Betsy Berry. The hotel offers unique features, including a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant, Two Bit Club. Founder Steve Palmer emphasized the importance of preserving Charleston's authenticity, aligning with the city’s rich history and Indigo Road’s brand ethos.

🌴 BodyHoliday Algarve is set to open in 2029 near Portugal's Eastern Algarve, just 45 minutes from Faro International Airport. Located by the Ria Formosa nature reserve and the beach 'Praia da Lota,' it promises a serene experience. BodyHoliday in St Lucia, established in 1988, is renowned for its wellness offerings including fitness classes, spa treatments, and themed programs. The St Lucia resort features 155 rooms and four villas. Visit [bodyholiday.com](https://www.bodyholiday.com) for more details.

🏨 Azul Hospitality Group, August, Paso Robles, California: Completion of The Ava Hotel, a 151-room Curio Collection by Hilton property, featuring EMRE restaurant led by Chef Julien Asseo. This four-story hotel includes three dining venues and over 6,500 sq. ft. of event space, marking the region's first lifestyle-branded hotel. A joint venture by Paso Robles Hotel Partners and Peachtree Group, it enhances the downtown hospitality district with its contemporary design and local influences.

📍 Hilton Los Angeles Airport is undergoing a $50 million renovation of its 1,234-room hotel near Los Angeles International Airport. The project includes updating rooms with modern designs and enhanced amenities, including queen and king bed configurations. Several renovated floors are open for the holiday travel season, and the full renovation aims to be ready before the June 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium. This strategic upgrade positions the hotel as a prime destination for international travelers.

🏨 Peachtree Group opened the Tru by Hilton hotel in Huntsville, Alabama, at 7206 Cabela Drive NW. This 98-room hotel, Peachtree's sixth opening in 2023, is near Boeing, NASA, and the FBI's Huntsville campus. Situated in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, it aims to boost local economic growth. Peachtree, active in such zones, has opened 12 hotels, with three more under construction. Their hospitality management division oversees 113 hotels nationwide.

🏨 Choice Hotels International is expanding into Africa with three franchised properties in Kenya, set to open in early 2026: an Ascend Collection hotel in Maasai Mara and Clarion and Quality Inn hotels in Nairobi. The company aims to add 15 more properties in sub-Saharan and southern Africa by 2030. The EMEA portfolio has grown 7% year-over-year, reaching 64,000 rooms. Globally, it expects high single-digit room growth, with current revenue at $3 billion, aiming to double profitability by 2027.

🎄 Families, November-December 2025, Lough Erne Resort: Unveiling a winter wonderland, the Family Santa Sleepover invites guests to experience festive joy amidst 600 acres. Key dates include November 15, 21, 28, 29, and December 5, 6, 12, 13. Prices start at £479 for two adults and one child in a room, and £620 for two adults and two children in a lodge. Enjoy lakeside breakfasts, meet Santa, and relax in the Thai Spa. Book at www.lougherneresort.com.

🏖 Dar Global and The Trump Organisation will debut an ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives by late 2028, featuring 80 beach and overwater villas, located 25 mins from Malé. This marks Trump Hotels' first venture in the Maldives and the world's first tokenised hotel, with investors buying stakes via digital tokens. This project is part of a broader collaboration, including developments in Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.