Hotel Openings

🏖 Topnotch Resort, Vermont, plans to expand with 27 luxury residences starting in 2026, integrating features like 1,000-2,400 sq ft units and amenities such as a 60-foot pool and a top-ten U.S. tennis academy. The $500 million project will create 500 construction jobs and 28-34 permanent roles, boosting Stowe's economy. Managed by AWH Partners and Spire Hospitality, with design by VOCON and RH, the resort remains open during phased construction.

🏨 Pullman Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, unveiled a global brand transformation on November 13-14, 2025, in Dubai. The Pullman xChange event, developed with the House of Beautiful Business, featured notable speakers like Abdulaziz AlJaziri and Hannah Critchlow. The brand plans to exceed 200 hotels within five years, expanding across Europe, Asia, and South America. With over 150 hotels in 40+ countries, Pullman's new initiatives include the Pullman Portal and Unexpected Pairings bar ritual for 2026.

🏆 Eastwind Hotels relaunches its flagship property, Eastwind Hotel + Bar, in Windham, NY, unveiling the Mountain House with 12 new guestrooms. This expansion brings the total to 32 rooms. Dandies, a new culinary venture, offers seasonal barbecue classics and craft beverages, open Thursday-Friday (12 p.m. - 9 p.m.) and Saturday-Sunday (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.). Designed with a Scandinavian aesthetic, the space includes a biergarten with communal tables. Visit [eastwindhotels.com](http://www.eastwindhotels.com) for more details.

🏖️ Saddlebrook Resort, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, unveiled a $92 million renovation in 2024. Spanning 480 acres, the resort enhancements include new guest rooms and suites, a redesigned golf course by Rees Jones, and a new poolside experience. Dining options include RARE 1981 and BREW. The resort offers 41 tennis courts and eight pickleball courts. Additionally, a 13-acre driving range will open in December 2024, complementing upgraded meeting spaces totaling over 200,000 square feet.

🏨 Accor partners with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to launch Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria, opening Q1 2026. Located in the Central Business District, it will feature 138 hotel rooms, 36 serviced apartments, and 665-square metre ballroom. Accessible via Constitution Avenue, it's 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. This strategic move aligns with Accor's growth in Africa, which includes 167 properties and 32,000+ keys.

🏖 The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts signed a management agreement with The Godwin Group for The Leela Jaisalmer, opening in 2026 on 30 acres in Rajasthan. Located near Jaisalmer Fort, the resort will have 80 rooms, tented villas, a spa, and a ballroom. It enhances itineraries with The Leela Palace Udaipur and Jaipur. Currently, The Leela operates 13 properties with 3,544 rooms, with plans to expand to 23 properties, including Jaisalmer.

🏨 Signia by Hilton aims to double its portfolio by 2028, with expansions in cities like Tainan, Jaipur, and Cairo. Signia by Hilton Amman, with 272 rooms, opened in January 2025. Tainan’s 344-room hotel opens July 2026, while Jaipur's 216-room property launches in 2028. Cairo will feature a hotel and residences, each with 200 units. In the U.S., San Antonio's 9,000th Hilton hotel opened, and Savannah's 444-room hotel opens mid-2028.

🏗️ HQ Hotels & Residences, partnering with Black Salmon, Boschetti Group, and Constellation Group, announced HQ Residences Miami at 422 NE 29th Street, Edgewater. The 35-story tower will feature 229 condos with eight penthouses. Amenities span 15,756 sq. ft. across two floors, including wellness facilities, a speakeasy, and dining venues. Designed by Arquitectonica, it boasts a diagrid façade and luxurious interiors. Sales are led by The Agency. Located near Wynwood, Midtown, and the Design District.

🏨 2005, Dallas Fort Worth—Grand Hyatt DFW Airport, celebrating 20 years, is undergoing a $34 million renovation, set to complete in early 2026. The updates include increasing guestrooms from 298 to 315, enhanced event spaces, and two new rooftop venues. The hotel boasts over 20,000 sq. ft. of event space, including a 6,600 sq. ft. ballroom. Eight original staff members are honored for their contributions since its opening. The reimagined spaces will offer modern amenities and local art.

🏖️ The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail, in Lionshead Village, transformed with a $40 million renovation in 2021, offers 344 rooms, including 22 suites. Located 150 yards from the Eagle Bahn Gondola, it provides easy access to skiing and hiking. Features include a recovery-focused spa and four dining venues. Part of Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, it includes 29,000 sq. ft. of event space, with the Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 1,000 guests.