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Ian Schrager Welcomes You to What Could Be His Most Groundbreaking Hotel

For five decades, Ian Schrager has been throwing away every tried-and-true rule of hospitality and has gone off into his own personal direction. From the seismic cultural explosion of Studio 54 in 1977, to more than 40 original one-of-a-kind hotels worldwide and countless new concepts and ideas for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment facilities, he has continued to set new standards and reinvent the entire hospitality industry.

Public
West Hollywood, California, United States
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IHG Hotels & Resorts continues Luxury & Lifestyle momentum in Portugal with Vignette Collection signing

 IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded its Luxury & Lifestyle presence in Portugal with the signing of Esperança Hotel, Vignette Collection in Braga. The signing brings IHG’s total open and pipeline Vignette Collection portfolio across the country to six hotels, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s continued growth.

Vignette Collection
Braga, Portugal
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Rosewood Makes Its Urban Debut In Japan With Landmark Tokyo Opening

Rosewood announced the development of Rosewood Tokyo, its first urban hotel in Japan and the next chapter of the brand’s growth in Asia Pacific. Set in the heart of Roppongi, the project will bring together culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary living through a distinctly Tokyo lens.  A joint project with Mori Building Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd., Rosewood Tokyo underscores the brand’s commitment to Japan following the debut of Rosewood Miyakojima in 2025.

Rosewood
Minato City, Japan
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Stay Cal Hospitality Opens voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale by IHG, Silicon Valley’s Newest Premium Hospitality Destination

Stay Cal Hospitality has opened the doors of voco Ardez Hotel Sunnyvale by IHG, the company's newest premium hospitality destination in the heart of Silicon Valley. Located at 1101 Elko Drive, the 51-room property offers travelers a distinct nature-rooted design point of view, an original commissioned art program, and a service philosophy rooted in genuine hospitality.

voco Hotels
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Groundbreaking

Hard Rock International and Mundo Planalto Celebrate Groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel Gramado

Hard Rock International and Mundo Planalto today officially celebrated the groundbreaking of Hard Rock Hotel Gramado, marking a new phase of the construction of the new hospitality development in one of Brazil's premier winter destinations, widely sought after for its colder climate and year-round tourism appeal driven by a vibrant calendar of cultural and seasonal events.

Hard Rock
Brazil
Renovation

Dexter Hotel in Elk Rapids Brings Design-Forward Boutique Hospitality to Northern Michigan

The reimagined Dexter Hotel in Elk Rapids, Michigan, one of the region’s first hotels dedicated to contemporary design, regional craft, and authentic Michigan heritage, announces its official opening on May 19, 2026. With 29 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites and the Noble Lounge—a lively restaurant and bar set just above the pristine Lake Michigan waterfront—Dexter Hotel brings a new standard of elevated-yet-grounded hospitality to one of the Great Lakes’ most beautiful coastal destinations. 

kasa
Elk Rapids, Michigan, United States
Rebranding

Willow Joins WorldHotels Crafted Collection on Sweden’s Southern Coast

 WorldHotels, a global brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels within the BWH® Hotels portfolio, today announces the addition of Willow in Trelleborg, Sweden, to its WorldHotels™ Crafted collection. Rising sixteen stories above Sweden’s southernmost city, Willow offers a striking example of beauty from the inside out—where bold exterior architecture gives way to an interior experience defined by craftsmanship, warmth and refined design.

Worldhotels
Trelleborg, Sweden
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Moxy Hotels Checks Into Hungary With Opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has debuted in Hungary with the opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown. Located on lively Kazinczy Street in one of Budapest’s most energetic neighbourhoods, the hotel brings Moxy Hotels’ playful, experience‑driven hospitality to the city, offering a bold new base for curious, social‑minded travellers.

Moxy
Budapest, Hungary
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Hilton Signs Umfolozi River Hotel, KwaZulu Natal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in South Africa

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Umfolozi River Hotel, KwaZulu Natal, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in partnership with Umfolozi Hotel and Spa (Pty) Ltd. Expected to open in 2028, the hotel marks the brand's second Tapestry Collection signing in South Africa within the last year, demonstrating Hilton's continued growth across key leisure destinations in the country. The signing took place during Africa's Travel Indaba in Durban with representatives from Hilton, Umfolozi Hotel and Spa (Pty) Ltd, and Valor Hospitality Partners.

Tapestry Collection by Hilton
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Hilton Accelerates Lifestyle Portfolio Growth in the Caribbean and Latin America with the Signing of Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas, Curio by Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas, Curio by Hilton. Slated to open in 2028, the resort will be located in Las Terrenas, a picturesque destination on the Dominican Republic's Samaná Peninsula, celebrated for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and relaxed Caribbean vibe. The property is owned by DACC Investment Blu SRL.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
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voco brand continues growth momentum with new Phuket signing

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has today announced a management agreement with Phuket HA 2 Co., Ltd, a leading real estate developer in Thailand for voco Phuket Patong, marking the rapid expansion of the brand in Thailand following the brand debut in Bangkok last year, and four in the pipeline signed in quick succession.

voco Hotels
Pa Tong, Thailand
Renovation

Davenport Hotel Unveils Latest Milestone in Multi-Year Renovation, Establishing New Legacy for the Historic Hotel and Downtown Spokane

The Davenport Hotel, one of the West’s first luxury hotels, celebrates the completion of refreshed guest rooms as part of its multi-year, multi-phase renovation, which artfully pay homage to the hotel’s rich history. Following the arrival of a new Lobby Bar and Emporium in 2025, the reimagined guestrooms herald a new era for the hotel’s longstanding legacy as a hospitality landmark in downtown Spokane and a defining icon of the Great American West.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Spokane, Washington, United States
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Minor Hotels Opens the First Colbert Collection Hotel with Porta Rossa in Florence

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces the launch of Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze, Colbert Collection, marking the first hotel to open under the new Colbert Collection brand worldwide. Located on Via Porta Rossa, in the heart of Florence's historic centre, the hotel officially debuted on 12 May 2026, following a comprehensive renovation to transform it into a flagship of the brand.

Colbert Collection
Firenze, Italy