Hotel Openings

🏨 Studio Moren secured planning permission to convert a Grade II-listed Victorian office at 27-28 Clements Lane, London, into a 180-key luxury hotel. The design includes a new metal roof extension, preserving historical features like staircases and cast-iron columns, while targeting BREEAM Excellent with sustainable elements such as photovoltaic panels and a green roof. Approval by the City of London Corporation highlights a graceful evolution of historic architecture to meet modern needs.

🚗 In Deary, Idaho, a new 4-stall Tesla supercharger opened next to The Pie Safe, a family-run artisan bakery. This is one of only three privately-owned superchargers initiated by Tesla in recent months. It is anticipated to break even in 5-6 years, drawing additional traffic to Deary, located two hours from major urban centers. The initiative aims to revitalize rural America, transforming charging stops into local, culturally-rich destinations with amenities like food and lodging.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corp. opened Red Lion Inn & Suites Adairsville, a 41-room midscale hotel, at 1 Kortlyn Place NW, Adairsville, GA, located between Atlanta and Chattanooga. This new location extends Sonesta's presence in the U.S., targeting markets near national parks and outdoor activities. Guests can earn points through the Sonesta Travel Pass program. The Red Lion brand focuses on secondary markets with historical and recreational proximity.

🏖 Shangri-La Group plans to open a new luxury resort in Bodrum, Turkey, in the first half of 2029. Located in Yalikavak, the resort will feature 70 guest rooms and 10 private villas. This is Shangri-La's second property in Turkey, after Shangri-La Bosphorus in Istanbul. The agreement was signed with United Bodrum Turizm A.Ş. at Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong, attended by top executives from both companies. The resort aims to enhance Bodrum's luxury tourism appeal.

🏨 AC Hotel by Marriott Manila debuts in the Philippines, located in the GLAS Tower, Ortigas Center. The hotel offers 160 rooms, panoramic skyline views, and blends European and Filipino hospitality. It features 802 square meters of meeting space and various dining options like AC Kitchen and AC Lounge. Guests enjoy a pool, 24-hour gym, and Marriott Bonvoy benefits. Perfect for business and leisure, the hotel's strategic positioning offers easy access to shopping and key establishments.

🏨 From January 16, 2026, Minor Hotels will manage NH Hua Hin, offering 152 rooms with city and mountain views starting from 30 sqm. Located 200 km south of Bangkok, it features a 110 sqm meeting room for up to 90 guests. Guests can enjoy three dining outlets, a rooftop pool, and easy access to Hua Hin Beach, just 400m away. NH Hua Hin is Minor Hotels' fourth NH property in Thailand, joining others in Bangkok and Phuket.

🏨 Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott, opened a 133-room hotel in North Goa's Arpora Valley in 2026. The hotel offers diverse dining options, a rooftop pool bar, a lobby lounge, and 8,000 square feet of meeting space. It features the "Navigator" program for local experiences such as village explorations and Feni tasting trails. This opening aligns with Marriott's strategy to expand lifestyle offerings in India, emphasizing neighborhood-led experiences in Goa.