Hotel Openings

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts launched the Garner Hotels brand in Greater China, marking the global expansion of the brand which began in 2023. Garner supports property conversion with flexible renovation options. The first Garner hotel in Greater China is in Beijing’s 798 Art District, with future locations in Shanghai, Chongqing, and Hangzhou. Garner aims to balance investment efficiency and guest experience while leveraging IHG’s global platform, which includes access to over 160 million IHG One Rewards members.

🏨 Corinthia Hotels plans to develop Borgo di Perolla, a luxury resort in Tuscany, Italy, in partnership with Gaetano Buglisi's BGenera Group. The resort will feature 80 accommodations, restaurants, wellness spaces, and a historic chapel. It will embrace a farm-to-table culinary approach. Located near Massa Marittima, the property aims to open by the end of 2030. This marks Corinthia's third property in Italy, following Corinthia Rome (2026) and Corinthia Lake Como (2028).

🏨 Extended Stay America Suites Houston Galleria, a 146-room hotel, opened in the Uptown/Galleria district, Houston, owned by Ishan Patel and Binoy Patel of SAI RAM Galleria. Located near key corporate offices with direct access to Interstate 610, the hotel targets business and leisure travelers. Amenities include kitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, breakfast, parking, a fitness room, and pet-friendly options. Mark Williams notes its strategic position in a high-demand market with a scalable model.

🏨 Lefay Resort becomes Marriott's 39th brand, focusing on wellness. Owned by Domenico Alcide and Liliana Leali, Lefay operates two Italian resorts at Lake Garda and the Dolomites. Plans include three new locations in Tuscany, southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. The partnership involves Marriott's global development platform, highlighting wellness and eco-friendly designs. Marriott aims to expand its luxury wellness presence, leveraging Lefay’s holistic approach to integrate movement, nutrition, and health.

🏨 Hilton is expanding its Tapestry Collection in Malaga, Spain, with a new hotel scheduled for a 2027 opening on Avenida Juan XXIII. The hotel will feature 139 rooms, a rooftop pool and bar, and include Andalusian design elements and solar panels. It will be the third Tapestry property in Spain, after Atocha Hotel Madrid (46 rooms) and Via Sants Hotel Barcelona (50 rooms). Developed by Continuum Hospitality, this project fits EXTENDAM's partnership-led strategy in Spain.

🏖️ Orient Express Venezia opens in Cannaregio, Venice, at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, a 1436-built residence. The 8-year restoration, led by Aline Asmar d’Amman, retains neo-Gothic and Baroque elements, featuring 47 rooms, suites, and residences. The culinary program is directed by three-Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck. This marks Orient Express’s second Italian hotel, supported by Accor since 2022, and aligns with LVMH partnership in 2024 for a luxury platform expansion.