Hotel Openings

🗽 Six new hotels joined The Leading Hotels of the World in October 2026, expanding its collection to over 450. Locations include Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dubrovnik, West Palm Beach, Savannah, Punakha, and Nairobi. Le Graal Cortina will open in winter 2026, Villa Argentina Dubrovnik reopened in September 2026, The Nora Hotel debuted on October 19, 2026, Recess Hotel & Club Savannah opened in September 2026, Pemako Punakha opened in 2023, and Hemingways Nairobi opened in 2013. Join LHW’s Leaders Club for exclusive benefits.

🏨 Accor has 23 hotel projects in the Dominican Republic, adding nearly 6,000 keys and creating up to 9,000 jobs, with 6.5% of national capacity. Key projects include a 207-hectare multi-brand resort in Miches, and new hotels in Cabo Engaño, Samaná Bay, Cabrera, Juan Dolio, and Punta Cana. The projects, supported by Dominican and international investors, were signed during Dominican Republic Week in France, with Banreservas backing. Opening dates range from 2027 to 2030.

🏨 Hanamurasaki, a 125-year-old ryokan in Yamanaka Onsen, Japan, was originally established in 1902. It has been modernized by sixth-generation owner Kohei Yamada and his wife, Manami. The hotel features contemporary interiors and art installations. Yamanaka Onsen is renowned for 1,300 years of hot spring bathing. The ryokan is 20 minutes from Kagaonsen Station and offers a new furniture collection called 'Suminobi.' Activities include artist residencies and traditional snowshoe-making.

📍 STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania—The 96-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott State College opened in Pennsylvania, operated by Shaner Hotels and owned by Decibel Partners. The hotel is the fourth grand opening since August for Shaner Hotels, expanding their Pennsylvania portfolio to 21 properties. Situated near Penn State University, it offers complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor patio, business center, 24/7 fitness, and shuttle service to the State College Airport. Suites feature kitchens, workspaces, and Smart TVs.

🎨 Georgia Tech purchased a seven-acre site in Atlanta from Randall Brothers in 2018. The historic warehouse, dating back to 1885, is now home to Loop, an art space operated by Goat Farm. Architect Jennifer Bonner led the renovation, creating 17 artist studios and flexible spaces. Goat Farm's initiative includes 200 artist rental studios across Atlanta. Lighting design by Studio Studio features versatile LED lights. Loop provides space for diverse art events, including performances by Hyojin Kwon and Georgia Tech's Laptop Orchestra.

🏨 On October 15 and 21, 2023, Leonardo Hotels Central Europe expanded in Germany by acquiring two locations: the former Holiday Inn Express Regensburg with 144 rooms and the former Steigenberger Conti Hansa in Kiel, featuring 164 rooms. Additionally, the IntercityHotel in Magdeburg was modernized and rebranded as Leonardo Magdeburg City Center on October 19. Kiel's hotel boasts event space for up to 270 guests, while Magdeburg offers five meeting rooms totaling 234 square meters.

🏨 Accor announces 23 new hotel projects in the Dominican Republic, aiming for 6,000 keys, over 1,000 branded residences, and 9,000 jobs. Agreements were signed in Paris during Dominican Republic Week, October 19-23. Key locations include Miches, Cabo Engaño, and Samaná Bay. Notable developments: Pullman Juan Dolio with a 4,000-seat convention center, and Novotel Punta Cana, opening by 2027. Accor's expansion reflects growing tourism and economic ties between France and the Dominican Republic.

🏨 On September 29, Fusion Hotel Group and Han Spaces signed a long-term agreement for Fusion Resort Tuyen Lam Lake Da Lat, a wellness resort in Da Lat, Vietnam. Set to open in Q2 2027, the resort will span 11 acres, featuring 15 villas and a 90-room hotel. With facilities like a Maia Spa, restaurants, and a kids' club, it aims to attract wellness seekers. Flights to Singapore will commence in December 2026, boosting accessibility.