Hotel Openings

🏠 The Woodcote, West Sussex, received planning approval to convert its historic pub and cottage into a lodge with a bistro and 16 suites. Led by McLean Quinlan, the project restores hedgerows, creates wetlands, and manages rainwater. It aims to maintain South Downs views, add woodlands, and protect the Dark Sky Core Area with low-level lighting. Ledmore Capital aims for Michelin Green Star recognition. Landscape architects Studio Engleback and designer Peter Mikic guide the project to blend with nature.

📍 Ruby Group's Milan venture will feature a 128-room hotel, scheduled for 2028 in the Isola district as the third Italian property. This aligns with their dense European urban market strategy, debuted in Rome. Supported by a partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, Ruby uses a "Lean Luxury" model for efficient growth. The initiative reinforces Ruby's position in high-liquidity markets, bolstered by collaboration with Kervis SGR for urban redevelopment.

🏨 Locke Copenhagen opens in March in Postbyen, a new district near Central Station, Tivoli Gardens, and the Meatpacking District. This first Scandinavian location includes 234 rooms, showcasing world-class interior design and vibrant, dynamic social spaces inspired by Denmark’s design heritage.

🌴 Crystal Cove, Barbados, opened on the West Coast, 15.9 miles from Grantley Adams International Airport, featuring 88 rooms. As the first all-inclusive Tribute Portfolio resort, it merges vibrant design with island living. The resort boasts three lagoon pools, two restaurants, and a coffee shop, with the Cave Bar as a standout feature. Guests enjoy motorized and non-motorized water sports, a kids club, and a fitness center. The resort caters to up to 70 people for events.

🏖️ Guesthouse launches its flagship property in Truckee-Tahoe, Northern California. The 4,000 sq ft main residence includes exclusive services like a private chef and ski access. Designed by Ryan Group Architects, it features 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, with communal spaces such as a great room and media room. The home has three decks offering panoramic mountain views. Trevor Cornwell, founder of Guesthouse, emphasizes ease of planning group stays for meaningful connections.

📍 Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, located on 670 acres in Galloway, New Jersey, eight miles from Atlantic City, joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, enhancing Hyatt's Mid-Atlantic portfolio. The property features 296 rooms, 16 suites, and 34,500 square feet of event space for up to 1,000 guests. Guests enjoy two championship golf courses, indoor/outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and more. The addition highlights Hyatt’s global expansion commitment.

🏨 Bradford Allen's $30 million renovation of Hyatt Centric Chicago O'Hare enhances guest experiences. Key upgrades include modernized guestrooms with tub-to-shower conversions, hard-surface flooring, and smart-room functions. The revamped lobby features a sun-lit design and versatile seating, while the new dining concept, Cima, offers Mediterranean-inspired Midwest cuisine, increasing F&B revenue. Meeting spaces benefit from advanced audiovisual equipment, and better lighting boosts aesthetics and social media sharing. Prioritizing well-trained staff further enhances guest satisfaction and retention.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation opened 29 new properties globally in the latter half of 2025, enhancing its portfolio with 13 diverse brands. These openings span locations from Blue Springs, MO to Córdoba, Argentina, and from Lima, Perú to Daytona Beach, FL. In the same period, Sonesta sold over 100 hotels to new ownership groups, achieving a 26% Franchise NUG in 2025. The company focuses on seamless conversions, strategic market segmentation, and product differentiation.