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Delano Miami Beach Reopens After Six-Year Renovation, Emphasizing Wellness and Luxury in Historic Setting
26 June 2026🏖️ Delano Miami Beach, an iconic hotel on Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, reopened after a six-year renovation led by Elastic Architects. Originally opened in 1947, the hotel features 171 rooms and a swank 2,824 sq ft ocean-view penthouse. Dining includes Gigi Rigolatto and Mimi Kakushi, while the hotel now emphasizes wellness over nightlife. Renovated with input from Miami’s Historic Preservation Division, it balances historic charm with modern flair. Rates start at $650.
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The Dali EDITION Hotel Opens in Yunnan, Featuring 151 Rooms and Villas with Panoramic Mountain and Lake Views
26 June 2026🏨 Perched on Cangshan Mountain at 6,860 feet in Yunnan, China, the Dali EDITION overlooks Erhai Lake. Designed by CCD/Cheng Chung Design, the hotel features 151 accommodations, including private villas. Rooms, starting at 646 square feet, offer scenic views. The 2,690-square-foot presidential suite includes an indoor pool. Dining includes Market at EDITION and Japanese KUSHO. The spa has five treatment rooms and an 82-foot pool, while the grand ballroom features integrated lighting and acoustics.
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Nobu and SODIC Announce Three New Hotel and Residence Projects Across Egypt, Expanding Luxury Hospitality Presence
23 June 2026🏨 Nobu and SODIC will open three hotel and residence projects in Egypt. Nobu Hotel and Residences North Coast joins an existing restaurant in the 440-acre OGAMI coastal destination. Nobu New Cairo opens this summer in Eastown District, with a hotel following in 2027. A third project will be in New Zayed. Co-founders Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper highlight Egypt’s rich culture and energy in their expansion.
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JUFA Hotels Modernizes 60+ Properties with Shiji Daylight PMS and Amadeus iHotelier Rollout by End of 2026
22 June 2026💻 Austria, Vienna, June 22, 2026 – JUFA Hotels partners with Shiji and Amadeus to upgrade technology across 60+ properties in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein by year-end 2026. The integration of Shiji’s Daylight PMS and Amadeus iHotelier aims to centralize operations, enhance guest experiences, and support JUFA’s growth. Shiji boasts a portfolio for 91,000 hotels globally, while Amadeus offers advanced AI-driven travel solutions, supporting JUFA’s digital transformation.
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Marriott’s Design Hotels Adds 16 Palisociety Hotels, Expanding Portfolio to Over 100 Properties in the Americas
17 June 2026🏨 Marriott’s Design Hotels expands by signing 16 Palisociety hotels across nine U.S. locations, surpassing 100 properties in the Americas, up from under 50 in 2023. Founded by Avi Brosh in 2007, Palisociety is known for its design-led hotels with fewer than 150 rooms. This partnership grants access to Marriott Bonvoy and broader exposure on Designhotels.com and Marriott.com, allowing Palisociety to maintain independence while benefiting from increased scale and reach.
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Chancery Rosewood Transforms London’s U.S. Embassy into Luxury Hotel with 144 Suites on Grosvenor Square
11 June 2026📅 In 2017, London’s U.S. Embassy moved, allowing a Grade II 1960 modernist landmark by Eero Saarinen to be transformed into the Chancery Rosewood. Located on Mayfair’s Grosvenor Square, it reopened last September with 144 suites. Significant architectural changes nearly doubled the building’s size, maintaining its historical essence. The restoration involved engineering feats, such as suspending the façade over a 98-foot-deep excavation. The project, backed by Qatari Diar, achieved numerous BREEAM credits for sustainability.
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Hotels.com 2026 Index: Booking 8-14 Days Prior and Sunday Stays Yield Up to 23% Savings
11 June 2026🌎 Hotels.com released its 2026 Hotel Price Index revealing booking 8-14 days before travel and staying Sunday nights offer savings. Use of “Budget” filter rose by 1800%, “Rewards” by 820%. Last-minute bookers saved 23%. January is cheapest for hotel stays, October second week priciest. International 5-star hotels are 23% cheaper than U.S. hotels. Savings found in Porto Alegre, Nha Trang, and Phuket. Hotel rates dropped in Alassio (-31%), Leipzig (-25%), Lahaina (-27%), and more.
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Coral Sea Hotels Group Selects Shiji’s Daylight PMS to Enhance Operations Across Seven Properties in Papua New Guinea
8 June 2026📰 Coral Sea Hotels Group, on June 08, 2026, in Sydney, Australia, chose Shiji’s Daylight PMS for its seven properties, including the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The cloud-based platform centralizes guest profiles, improves operational efficiency, and enhances personalized services. Integrated solutions like Infrasys POS and SiteMinder optimize operations and revenue management. Shiji supports emerging market leaders with secure, guest-focused technology, enabling seamless guest experiences and data-driven decisions.
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Sadio Mané Converts Historic Building in Bourges into Luxury Hotel, Boosting Secondary City Tourism
4 June 2026🏨 Sadio Mané is turning a historic building in Bourges into a luxury hotel, boosting secondary destinations. This challenges “overtourism” by attracting attention to less-visited areas. Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton’s hotel plan on the Champs-Élysées is on hold due to brand risk. Marriott is creating an AI data infrastructure, but its impact is unclear. Google’s integration of hotel bookings with general e-commerce marks a significant shift. Travel queries in AI mode have tripled in length, affecting keyword strategies.
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Louis Vuitton Hotel Will Not Open
2 June 2026For more than two years, one of the most discussed hospitality projects in Paris was the rumored arrival of the world’s first Louis Vuitton hotel. Located at 103-111 Avenue des
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New Waterloo to Open Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel in July, Featuring 165 Rooms and Parisian-Inspired Design
1 June 2026🏨 New Waterloo will open Cincinnati’s Fidelity Hotel in July 2023, revitalizing the 13-story Gwynne Building, originally built in 1913. The hotel includes 165 accommodations, 17 suites, and a 2,575-square-foot Vanderbilt Ballroom. The design blends French Beaux-Arts with local identity, offering 7,770 square feet of event space, a fitness center, and three dining options: Gwynne restaurant, a lobby bar, and Cora’s All Day Café. This follows their 2025 Ohio hotel opening in Cleveland.
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Ian Schrager to Open 137-Key PUBLIC West Hollywood Hotel on Sunset Strip This Summer
1 June 2026🏨 Hotelier Ian Schrager is launching PUBLIC West Hollywood this summer on LA’s Sunset Strip. The 137-key hotel collaborates with architect John Pawson, offering a Californian luxury experience. Key features include a vibrant lobby, pool, and three outdoor dining venues. The Roof, a 16,000-square-foot private park, offers 360-degree views and a 30-foot movie screen. Guestrooms double as screening rooms, while the after-hours club provides a speakeasy vibe with immersive sound.
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Pyramid Global Hospitality Adds Historic 238-Room Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside to Benchmark Collection
1 June 2026🏨 Pyramid Global Hospitality recently took over management of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, in June 2026, following its acquisition by the San Manuel Investment Authority. This historic hotel, originally opened in 1876, features 238 rooms, 20,000 square feet of event space, and eight dining venues. It is known for its Mission Revival architecture and annual Festival of Lights. Pyramid’s management marks its first partnership with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
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Airbnb Competitors See Growth with Projected $344.06 Billion Short-Term Rental Market by 2034
31 May 2026🏡 The global short-term rental market is expected to reach $344.06 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 10.70%. Over 35% of travelers now prefer vacation rentals over hotels due to affordability and local culture experiences. Booking.com increased its market share to 18%, while platforms like Vrbo offer 8% booking costs. Plum Guide demands quality and charges a 15% commission. Diversification across platforms like Agoda and Expedia reduces dependency and enhances market reach.
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Minor Hotels Maintains Owner-Focused Strategy with Two-Thirds of 600 Hotels Owned or Leased Worldwide
30 May 2026🏨 Hotel owners face rising costs and a doubled US CMBS delinquency rate since 2022. Minor Hotels, with over 600 hotels across 66 countries, maintains an “asset-right” strategy, owning two-thirds of its portfolio. In Madrid, an NH Collection rebranding boosted occupancy by 15-20% and ADR by 25%. Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna’s conversion improved rates by 42% in 2025. North America becomes a development focus, as American guests generate 16% of global revenue.
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Tierras Villas by Omicron Hotels to Open Summer 2026 on Crete’s Mononaftis Beach with Five Luxury Villas
29 May 2026🌴 Set to debut this summer, Tierras Villas is a family-conceived retreat by Omicron Hotels, located on Crete’s Mononaftis beach near Agia Pelagia. Led by Ioannis and Nikolaos Orfanaki, the villas showcase Mediterranean-inspired architecture. Five villas, including Villa Roe with an elevated pool and Villa Terra with a patio for gatherings, offer privacy and luxury. Features include private pools, modern kitchens, and wellness services with access to Acro Suites’ Bath House Spa.
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Hotels.com Report Highlights Growing Trend of “Hotel Hopping” Among Travelers, Especially Millennials and Gen Z
29 May 2026🏨 May 29, 2026, the Hotels.com “Unpack ’26” report highlights “Hotel Hopping,” a trend where travelers, especially Gen Z and Millennials, choose multiple hotels per trip for varied experiences. This shift favors proximity to attractions and experiences over a single stay. Younger travelers seek flexibility, with bleisure travel also promoting this trend. Hotels now compete for specific trip segments, not entire stays, emphasizing unique positioning and potential partnerships to attract guests.
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Nobu to Rebrand Two Luxury Towers in Bellevue, Introducing 365 Residences and Restaurant by 2027
28 May 2026🏡 Nobu will rebrand two luxury residential towers in Downtown Bellevue, marking its first U.S. residential project. Owned by Silverstein Properties, the development spans a full city block and will feature 365 residences. Nobu plans to relaunch the towers in late 2026, with immediate occupancy available. A Nobu restaurant is anticipated to open in 2027. Bellevue is highlighted as a sophisticated luxury destination, aligning with Nobu’s focus on innovation, culture, and luxury living.
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PUBLIC West Hollywood Hotel to Open July 15, 2026, Featuring 137 Rooms and Unique Amenities
28 May 2026🏨 PUBLIC West Hollywood, a 137-room hotel on Sunset Boulevard, opens on 15 July 2026, in the former Standard Hotel, designed by John Pawson. It features suites and penthouses with private screening rooms, 11-foot projection surfaces, and 5,000-lumen projectors. Amenities include the Louis restaurant, a nightclub, and a rooftop garden. In early 2026, Ian Schrager Company formed a joint venture with Highgate for global expansion of the PUBLIC brand.
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Nobu Hospitality Announces First Countryside Development in Rutland, England in Partnership with Woolfox
26 May 2026🏞️ Nobu Hospitality and Woolfox are launching Nobu Woolfox, a countryside development in Rutland, England, spanning 185 acres. It will include a hotel, restaurant, branded residences, and wellness amenities such as a spa, swimming pool, and gym. The design emphasizes natural landscapes and low-density living, offering a tranquil escape. CEO Trevor Horwell highlights this as Nobu’s first countryside retreat, focusing on nature and relaxation, a departure from their urban projects.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts to Open Seven Luxury Hotels in Europe and Africa from May to September 2026
26 May 2026🏨 Preferred Hotels & Resorts will open seven independent luxury hotels across Europe and Africa between May and September 2026. Locations include Spain, Iceland, Malta, South Africa, and Tanzania. Key properties: Gran Hotel Claridge Granada (70 rooms), ENVI Paje in Zanzibar (22 villas), and Romègas Hotel in Malta (23 rooms). Amenities range from rooftop terraces and pools to wellness programs. Spain hosts three openings, contributing significantly to the expansion.
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59% of Travellers Practice ‘Lux-scaping,’ Combining Luxury and Budget Stays, Says Marriott Bonvoy Study
26 May 2026🏨 Late 2025, Marriott Bonvoy and Hotels.com introduced the term “lux-scaping,” combining luxury and landscaping. It involves spending one to three nights in luxury accommodations during a budget-friendly vacation. By early 2026, 59% of surveyed travelers engaged in this practice, with 22% in the last year. Notably, 72% of 18-24 year-olds participated. This reflects a shift toward experiential luxury, mirroring luxury retail’s past strategies of accessible entry products.
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Delano Miami Beach Reopens After Renovation, Expands Globally with New Properties in Paris, Dubai, and London
25 May 2026🏨 1947, Robert Swartburg completed the Delano hotel in Miami. In 1995, Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck reimagined it, sparking South Beach’s luxury transformation. The Delano closed for renovation in 2020 and reopened under Ennismore in 2026. New outposts include the 56-room Maison Delano Paris (2023) and 251-key Delano Dubai (2024). Upcoming locations include Delano London (67 rooms) and Delano SoHo New York (390 rooms). The Miami flagship retains its iconic design while integrating modern touches.
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Long Island’s East End Sees Hospitality Boom with New Hotels, Restaurants, and Renovations in 2023
21 May 2026🏠 EHP Resort & Marina in East Hampton hosts Indonesian-French concepts Wayan and Ma•dé for a second season. Montauk Yacht Club introduces ALBA Spiaggia and offers new experiences. Marram Montauk features surf programs and workshops. Barlume Beach opens as a 19-key hotel in Montauk. Hotel Corduroy, a 29-key retreat, is unveiled by Blue Flag Capital. June sees Faraway Sag Harbor open with 67 rooms. The Oyster Estate, a 34-room hotel, launches in September. Penny Lane in Hampton Bays features 18…
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Radisson Blu Opens 537-Room Five-Star Hotel in Dubai’s Barsha Heights with Extensive Amenities and Dining Options
21 May 2026🏨 Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights opens in May 2026 with 537 rooms and suites in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Featuring five dining venues, 16 meeting spaces for up to 250 guests, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and a Kids’ Club, it caters to business and leisure travelers. Conveniently located near Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City, it’s a 25-30 minute drive from Dubai International Airport, offering easy access to key attractions.
