Hotel Openings

🏨 Hyatt Hotels Corp. achieved a 5.4% RevPAR increase in Q1 compared to last year, with a 7% rise in leisure demand from premium customers. Hyatt opened 3,996 rooms, including Andaz Lisbon and Andaz Shanghai ITC. Net room growth was 5%, and the pipeline grew by 9.4% to 151,000 rooms. World of Hyatt's membership reached 66 million, up 18%. Hyatt anticipates 2%-4% RevPAR growth for the year and net room growth of 6%-7%.

🏨 Tokyu Hotels and Resorts will open The Hotel Well-hub Haneda on 6 July, rebranding the Kawasaki King Skyfront Tokyu REI Hotel near Haneda Airport. Originally opened in 2018, the hotel aims to cater to international visitors by offering experience-driven stays rather than traditional transit services. Tokyu Corporation and Tokyu Hotels and Resorts will manage the transition, emphasizing engagement through local events and cultural experiences to attract tourists. The reopening follows pandemic disruptions in international services.

🏨 Aykley Group opens a £2.3m boutique aparthotel in Durham's city centre, featuring four themed suites: Marrakesh, Peking, Andorra, and Pioneer. The project involved a £815k acquisition and a £1.5m refurbishment of a former Court Inn site. The ground floor will host The Court, a restaurant and bar managed by local operators. Imad Ali, CEO, emphasizes the unique luxury experience and the group's commitment to Durham's growth as a destination.

🏨 Treehouse Hotel Manchester completes its opening on 11 June 2026 with the launch of its 14th floor. The expansion includes two dining concepts, a rooftop lounge, and nine suites. The 14th floor hosts Sistermoon, a Southeast Asian barbecue by Sam Grainger, Luke Cowdrey, and Justin Crawford, alongside The Nest rooftop bar and The Hideout lounge. New suites offer kitchens and walk-in wardrobes, highlighting premium, experience-led offerings.

🛌 G6 Hospitality launched Studio 6 Plus, an upper-economy extended-stay brand, at its franchisee convention in Cancun, Mexico. Rates are expected at $75–$90, with RevPAR targets of $60–$70. Rooms will feature full kitchens, and properties will have 60–150 rooms. The brand targets professionals needing long-term stays. Studio 6 Plus offers enhanced privacy with interior corridors and a three-click automated check-in. Franchisees are charged only for direct bookings. Upcoming projects and locations remain unannounced.

📍 G6 Hospitality, operator of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced Studio 6 Plus, a new extended-stay brand, in Dallas, Texas. This brand targets upper-economy travelers with ADRs of $75-$90 and RevPAR of $60-$70. Studio 6 Plus offers 60–150 rooms featuring full kitchens and smart TVs. It employs a tech-forward approach with a three-click check-in system and enhanced security features. Franchisees benefit from a fee structure tied to brand-generated bookings, excluding third-party OTA channels.

🏨 Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence, reopened on April 28, 2026, after an 18-month renovation. Located in the Fiesole hills, the hotel now features 39 redesigned rooms and suites, a Guerlain spa, and restored gardens. Renovations include 27 suites and 12 rooms by Luigi Fragola Architects. Guests can enjoy new dining options and curated wellbeing experiences. The gardens cover over 10,000 square meters, and the property offers seasonal programs like yoga and sound healing.

🏖 Waco Surf plans a new 450-acre luxury community, "The Desperado," in Texas, featuring 88 homes, with residents moving in by summer 2027. Homes are designed by FIRMAH Architecture and 3D-printed by ICON. The community includes 44 standalone homes and 44 duplex townhomes, plus surf lagoons, a 13-hole golf course, and other amenities. Vehicles will be limited, with paths for golf carts and bikes. The development targets water neutrality by 2027 through water capture systems.