Hotel Openings

🏔 Pierre & Vacances is enhancing its premium offerings by opening Capella, a new 4-star residence in Avoriaz. This initiative supports their upmarket strategy, meeting evolving guest demands and adapting to the economic conditions of mature Alpine regions.

🏖 Capella, formerly L’Hermine residence since 1967, Avoriaz, has been refurbished to 4-star standards by Pierre & Vacances. It features 30 sqm apartments for up to 4 guests, with bespoke furniture and modern amenities. This project reflects a strategy for sustainable, integrated, premium mountain residences amid rising construction costs and land scarcity. Capella aligns with Pierre & Vacances' transformation strategy toward 2030, focusing on asset quality and local partnerships for enhanced guest experiences.

🏖️ Hideaway Inns opens its second property, Hideaway Inn Mt. Snow, in Vermont's Green Mountains, featuring 27 rooms. Located near Mount Snow Resort, it serves NYC and Boston weekend adventurers. Powered by Invisible Hospitality™, it offers mobile check-in, unique room designs, and communal spaces like The Living Room and The Chill. Amenities include a 24/7 coffee bar and coworking spaces. Expansion continues with plans for 25 properties in the next five years.

🏨 Cygnett Hotels & Resorts announced a luxury resort under the Anamore Registry Collection by Wyndham. Set to open in late 2026, the resort in Pushkar, India, spans 18 acres and offers 288 rooms. It features 20,000 sq. ft. of banquet space, multiple dining venues, and wellness zones. Developed by M/S Turban Landmarks LLP and STurban Resorts Private Limited, this project aims to blend Indian design with Wyndham's global brand.

🏖️ Club Med's upcoming resort, Club Med Tremblant, is set to open in Mont-Tremblant, Québec by 2028. This will be their second Canadian location after the 2021 Québec Charlevoix opening. The project involves Alderan and Station Mont-Tremblant, featuring an all-inclusive Alpine Chalet-style resort with ski-in/ski-out access and summer activities. Pursuing LEED and Green Globe certifications, the development aligns with environmental and cultural standards, supporting local tourism and offering ski school programs from November 2025.

🏨 Hilton has opened its 27th hotel in Colombia, York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton, in the El Poblado district, featuring 111 suites. This marks the debut of the Curio brand in Medellin, joining prior locations in Cartagena and Bogota. Opened in 2025, the hotel offers a rooftop infinity pool, Henko Spa, and dining options like Nomade Restaurant. It supports Hilton's growth strategy in Latin America, with 300 hotels operating and over 150 properties in development.

🏨 Commonwealth Hotels opened Tru by Hilton Norwalk Des Moines near Des Moines International Airport, offering amenities like a build-your-own breakfast bar and a modern fitness center. In November 2024, they also added TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Clarksville, Tennessee, and are planning a ribbon-cutting for Staybridge Suites Miramar Beach Sandestin Area in Florida. These expansions reflect their strategy for growth and economic impact, according to Jennifer Porter and Shawn Kvernen.