Hotel Openings

🏊 Haven opened a £12m Lost Lagoon waterpark at its Kent Coast site near Rochester, part of a £50m investment. The opening was led by Joe Swash with local schoolchildren in attendance. The waterpark features four pool zones and a waterslide and is powered by high-temperature heat pumps for improved energy efficiency. Haven has invested over £700m since 2021. In 2025, the site welcomed 98,000 guests and employed over 400 workers during peak season.

🏠 In Kifisia, Athens, a 1970s apartment is innovatively remodeled by Georgios Apostolopoulos Architects. Originally part of the Stroggyli Polykatoikia by Nikos Despotidis (1973–1974), the apartment was reimagined by removing partitions to create a continuous space. The client required a compact layout with flexible, flowing spaces, integrating two bedrooms, a kitchen, living, and dining areas. Joinery played a key role, hiding air conditioning and allowing the space to transform effortlessly.

🏨 Verona, New York—Turning Stone Resort Casino announced the opening of The Crescent, a 258-room luxury hotel, and Salt, a new fine-dining restaurant. The Crescent offers access to spas, entertainment, and a medical center, while Salt, on the seventh floor, provides outdoor dining with views of the Mohawk Valley. Developed with Elizabeth Blau, Salt features dishes like caviar tacos and a 40-ounce tomahawk steak, highlighting the Oneida Indian Nation's local ingredients.

🍴 Cincinnati, Ohio — On July 28, the Fidelity Hotel, located in the restored Gwynne Building, will open with two culinary concepts: Gwynne and Cora’s Café. Executive Chef Brad Bernstein highlights Ohio River Valley ingredients. Gwynne offers dishes like Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb and seasonal cocktails. Cora’s Café features Fidelity Single Origin coffee, pastries, and cocktails like 6th & Main. The café also hosts a market showcasing local goods, merging historical roots with contemporary flair.

🗽 InterContinental New York Barclay, four months before its 100th anniversary, previews "The Barclay Reimagined" in New York. The centennial campaign, "Journey to 100," highlights its history through storytelling. The hotel introduces redesigned guestrooms as part of a long-term enhancement plan. General Manager Sofia L. Vandaele emphasizes preserving the hotel's legacy while modernizing for the future. Further details on the transformation will be revealed in 2027.

📍 Opening in November 2024, The Lowline Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, by JdV and Highline Hospitality Partners, reimagines the former Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District with 197 rooms on King Street. Designed by Ealain Studio, it's inspired by Charleston’s maritime heritage. Features include Leeward Restaurant, Pour Taproom, and nearly 8,000 sq. ft. of event space. Amenities: a fitness center, indoor pool, and valet parking, creating a modern, Charleston-rooted experience.

🏨 City Express by Marriott opened its first Canadian hotel, City Express by Marriott Port Hope, in Ontario along Highway 401. This 91-room hotel connects travelers to major destinations like Toronto and Ottawa. It offers refreshed accommodations, complimentary breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and 24/7 amenities. Port Hope is recognized for its historic architecture and proximity to Cobourg Beach. Paul Cahill, Marriott's COO for Canada, highlights this expansion as a step to enhance Marriott's hospitality with comfort and convenience.

🏨 BWH Hotels GB signed three new hotels in Lyndhurst, London, and Newark, adding 100 rooms, raising their yearly addition to 291 rooms. The hotels are Forest Lodge (36 rooms), Best Western Chiswick Rooms (33 rooms, with a recent £500k refurbishment), and Sure Hotel Newark (30 rooms). The total portfolio now exceeds 230 properties. The Royal Maritime Hotel, another recent addition, earned nearly £50k in its first month.

🏖 Radisson Hotel Group opened a 300-room resort on Phuket's northwest coast, Thailand, to expand its presence. Located between Layan Beach and Sirinat National Park, it's a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and 15 minutes from Laguna Phuket. The resort offers standard guestrooms, family suites, two-bedroom suites, three dining venues, a spa, fitness center, and three pools. It features a 324-square-metre ballroom and four meeting rooms for corporate events. Nearby attractions include Old Phuket Town and Wat Phra Thong temple.

🏨 Caliber broke ground on a Hyatt Studios extended-stay hotel in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This four-story, 57,971-square-foot property will feature 114 rooms and is slated to open in the latter half of 2027. This hotel is the first of three projects, with others in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Georgetown, Texas. It will include amenities like kitchens, ski storage, and EV charging. The project aims to meet demand in high-tourism markets.