Advertisement

Announcements

Opening

The Venice Times, Vignette Collection Marks Brand Debut in Italy for IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, introduces Vignette Collection to Italy with the opening of The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Pacini Group. Located in one of the city’s most enviable locations, the 30-room property is now open, and is the latest addition to IHG’s first collection brand underscoring IHG's commitment to strengthening its portfolio in Italy, while leveraging Pacini Group's well-established expertise and presence in the hospitality sector.

Vignette Collection
Venezia, Italy
Renovation

The Harborvale Celebrates Official Ribbon-Cutting Following $19M Transformative Overhaul on Lake Champlain

Local leadership, city officials, and community members gathered yesterday at 25 Cherry Street for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Harborvale, Autograph Collection. The event celebrated the completion of a year-long, $19 million top-to-bottom renovation that converted the former Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor Hotel into an independent, design-forward lakeside retreat while generating approximately 100 jobs in the local community..

Autograph Collection Hotels
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Pipeline

The Botany Opens This Winter as the First Luxury Resort on St. Thomas’ Western Tip

The Botany opens this winter on a stretch of coast that feels worlds away yet is just minutes from the airport. Twenty villas. A secluded gated community within The Preserve at Botany Bay. The point where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic converge at Mermaid’s Chair. Steps from Sandy Bay Beach and immersed in 300 acres of natural beauty.

LVX (Preferred Hotel Group)
Charlotte Amalie West, Virgin Islands (USA)
Renovation

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Introduces Kai Holo Spa, A Wellness Sanctuary Inspired by the Flow of the Island

Hawaii's five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea unveils Kai Holo Spa, a wellness destination where island-inspired experiences meet modern innovation. Translating to "flowing tide" in Hawaiian, Kai Holo Spa invites guests into a personal flow state, where they move seamlessly through an immersive aquathermal experience, island-inspired Pacific Journeys, and cutting-edge offerings. Every aspect has been designed to restore and transform.

Four Seasons
Kihei, Hawaii, United States
Renovation

Rimrock Banff Unveils Expeditions Center and Pathfinder-Led Experiences as Part of Summer 2026 Opening

Rimrock Banff has been reimagined following a $115M CAD property-wide transformation, unveiling an all-new Expeditions Center and dedicated team of Pathfinders designed to connect guests more deeply with the soul of Banff National Park. Grounded in the destination's enduring spirit of exploration, the program will offer ultra-personalized experiences shaped by bespoke itineraries and expert local guidance.

Emblems Collection
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Renovation

Dublin at Your Doorstep: a New Era of the Fitzwilliam, Dublin is Unveiled

The Fitzwilliam, Dublin, a cornerstone of premium Irish hospitality for nearly three decades, has entered a sophisticated new era with the completion of a sweeping, top-to-bottom renovation. The independent five-star property is welcoming discerning global guests with completely transformed interiors and highly tailored programming designed to anchor visitors in the local culture while serving as a gateway to the broader Irish landscape

LVX (Preferred Hotel Group)
Dublin 2, Ireland
Ad AI Hospitality
Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer. 
Lighthouse
Opening

IHG Hotels & Resorts to open first Kimpton in Indonesia

IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a first look at Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud, set to debut later this year as the luxury lifestyle brand’s highly anticipated arrival in Indonesia. Designed as an extension of Bali’s creative energy, the hotel will embody Kimpton’s signature approach to human hospitality, intuitive service, and design-forward spaces that invite curiosity and connection.

Kimpton
Ubud, Indonesia
Renovation

BRE Hotels & Resorts Completes Full Renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline

BRE Hotels & Resorts today announced the completion of a comprehensive full-property renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline. Spanning public spaces, amenities, and 188 guest rooms, this renovation reflects BRE’s ongoing commitment to capital investment and operational excellence and positions the Brookline asset for long-term competitive strength in one of the country’s most dynamic lodging markets.

Courtyard
Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
Renovation

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel and Conference Center in Tennessee Unveils $10 Million Renovation

Chartwell Hospitality, an integrated hotel operations and development company, has completed a $10 million renovation of the 303-room Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel and Conference Center, located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin, Tennessee. The extensive upgrades include a complete refresh of the 30,000-square-foot Conference Center, updated guest rooms and lobby and enhancements to Stave Regional Kitchen & Lounge. Chartwell Hospitality acquired the property in 2018, following the hotel’s last extensive renovation in 2016.

Marriott
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Ad #1 Hotel PMS
See why hotels are switching to Mews

Revenue up. Manual work down. Hotels using Mews see 35% higher RevPAR and 45% more upsells. Book a free demo. 
Mews
Opening

Songtsam Resorts Debuts Songtsam Linka Kunming, a New Urban Retreat Overlooking Dianchi Lake

 Songtsam Resorts, the renowned collection of experiential luxury lodges and retreats located across Tibet and Yunnan Province, China, is pleased to announce the opening of Songtsam Linka Kunming, the brand’s 20th property and first-ever urban, nature-inspired “Linka” hotel, reminiscent of the traditional Tibetan concept of a nature or garden retreat. Marking a significant milestone for the hospitality group since its founding in 2000, the new address invites travelers to enjoy quiet, reflective stays with convenient access to the myriad cultural and urban experiences of Yunnan’s vibrant capital city.

Songtsam Resorts
Kun Ming Shi, China
Opening

Shaner Hotels Celebrates Opening of 109-Room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in New Jersey

Officials of Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the grand opening of the 109-room Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport in N.J.  The recently upgraded and converted hotel is one of a select few area lodging options that offers pickup from Terminals A, B and C, which enables guests to bypass the designated shuttle areas found elsewhere throughout the airport.

Four Points by Sheraton
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Pipeline

Meliá Hotels International strengthens its leadership in Vietnam with a refined beachfront sanctuary in Mui Ne

Meliá Hotels International is proud to unveil the forthcoming Ocaria Retreat Mui Ne, Member of Melia Collection, a newly built, five‑star seaside sanctuary set to become the very first Meliá Collection property in Vietnam. More than a new opening, this project represents a meaningful evolution for the company: the arrival of its fifth brand in the country, strengthening Meliá’s leadership and its vision for continued, purposeful growth in one of Asia’s most promising travel landscapes.

The Meliá Collection
Mui Ne, Vietnam
Opening

Centara Accelerates Luxury Growth with The Launch of Its Second Centara Reserve

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, today announced the launch of Centara Reserve Krabi, the second property under its award-winning luxury Reserve brand, scheduled to open in December 2026 following a multi-billion-baht development. The opening represents the next chapter of the company's long-term premium growth strategy, strengthening its position in the luxury hospitality sector while supporting Krabi's emergence as one of Asia's most desirable quiet luxury destinations.

Centara
Tambon Ao Nang, Thailand
Pipeline

Hotel Equities Named Operator of the New SLS Punta del Este, Opening Early 2029

Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, announces a hotel management agreement with Grupo Ginevra-GNV for the operation of SLS Punta del Este, a new Accor-branded luxury hotel and residential development opening in early 2029. The agreement marks Hotel Equities' first project in Uruguay, extending the company's Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) presence into South America.

SLS
Punta del Este, Uruguay