Hotel Openings

🏨 Marriott International partners with Catalonia Hotels to open resorts in Montego Bay and Zanzibar. The deal was signed in Barcelona on July 22, with plans to convert Catalonia Montego Bay into a 522-room Marriott by 2028. A 271-room Autograph Collection will open in Zanzibar by 2027. Marriott operates 38 all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Latin America, with 16 more in development. Marriott Bonvoy has nearly 283 million members.

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts expands in Short Hills, New Jersey, adding Hilton Short Hills to its portfolio. The hotel features 314 guestrooms, 21,000 square feet of event space, and a 5,200-square-foot ballroom. Located 13 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, it offers dining options and amenities like pools and tennis courts. Nearby attractions include The Mall at Short Hills and key corporate offices, enhancing its leisure appeal.

🏨 WorldHotels is expanding with over 40 new hotels developed and about 100 added in 2025. New ventures include the Essensia Sky and Parkway Saigon in Vietnam, WorldHotels Long Beach Resort in Phu Quoc, and Hotel Máxima Santarém in Portugal (opening 2027). The brand enters South Korea, Costa Rica, and Portugal, enhancing its Crafted Collection through alliances like De Historiske in Norway. Asheville River Cabins in North Carolina highlights its experience-focused growth strategy.

🏨 Rocco Forte Hotels completed major refurbishments at Hotel Savoy in Florence and Hotel de Russie in Rome. In Florence, the €9 million project included a 3-year redesign of 46 rooms, emphasizing local craftsmanship with bespoke parquet flooring and Arabescato marble. New dining spaces feature a Tuscan menu. In Rome, the hotel’s reception area was redesigned with over 90% bespoke Italian furnishings, blending contemporary and classic Roman styles. Both projects enhance the local connections and guest experiences.

🏖️ Royal Palm South Beach Hotel, located at 1545 Collins Avenue in Miami’s Art Deco District, reopened after a $100 million transformation. Originally built in 1939, the hotel now features 404 guestrooms in three towers and spans 17 stories. Managed by Pivot and owned by Park Hotels and Resorts, it offers 18,000 square feet of event space, a private pool, and direct beach access. Culinary experiences include four dining concepts led by Chef Adrian Colameco.

🏨 Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, IHG’s first Indonesian property, opens later in 2023 at Jalan Bisma. Featuring 101 rooms, including pool suites and villas, it offers five dining venues led by Chef Hirofumi Imamura. Amenities include a fitness studio and Sakshi Spa. Designed by Denton Corker Marshall, the hotel draws on Balinese traditions. General Manager Austin Jones highlights its cultural connection. Kimpton, founded in 1981, expands globally with planned openings in Adelaide, New York, Rotterdam, and Shanghai.

🏨 Minor Hotels is set to expand into Türkiye's Aegean region with Anantara Retreat Çeşme and Anantara Residences Çeşme, opening in 2030. Located in Çakabey village, Çeşme district, the development will feature 54 guestrooms and 50 residences. Facilities include a spa, wellness center, rooftop bar, pools, and sports courts. Part of the Castello Fontana masterplan, it's an hour from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Amir Golbarg highlights Çeşme's luxury appeal, focusing on culture and wellness.

🏨 Shaner Hotels opened the 109-room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in Newark, NJ. Less than a mile from Newark Liberty International Airport, it offers pickup from Terminals A, B, and C, bypassing shuttle areas. The hotel features a 24/7 fitness center, a convenience store, 2,025 sq. ft. of meeting space, and Skyline, a 9th-floor restaurant. Nearby are MetLife Stadium, Prudential Center, and American Dream Mall.

🏨 Crescent Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Hilton-affiliated portfolio by adding the Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey. This 314-room hotel features over 21,000 square feet of event space, including a 5,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom. Located across from The Mall at Short Hills, it is 13 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Amenities include indoor/outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a rooftop bar. The hotel serves the community with its dining and event spaces.