Lopesan Hotel Group has officially welcomed its first guests to Lopesan Serenity Bay Spa & Casino in Punta Cana, marking the company's largest Caribbean expansion to date. The opening represents part of a $350 million USD investment and adds over 1,000 new rooms to its Dominican Republic portfolio, bringing its presence in Punta Cana to four distinct resort experiences.
Lopesan Hotel Group has officially welcomed its first guests to Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort Spa & Casino in Punta Cana, marking the company's largest Caribbean expansion to date. The opening represents part of a $350 million USD investment and adds over 1,000 new rooms to its Dominican Republic portfolio, bringing its presence in Punta Cana to four distinct resort experiences.
The Harborvale, Autograph Collection officially opens today on the shores of Lake Champlain, debuting as Burlington, Vermont's premier 161-room lakeside retreat. Joining Marriott Bonvoy's exclusive Autograph Collection, the property seamlessly blends elevated hospitality and locally rooted experiences with striking waterfront views in the heart of the city.
Hilton today announced the opening of Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa, bringing Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ iconic hospitality to Chania’s historic region and Crete’s culturally rich coastline. The property is set to redefine Chania as a year-round international destination, combining curated gastronomic experiences, premium wellness facilities and flexible event spaces that open the doors for connection, celebration and inspiration.
Monogram Collective announces the re-opening of the highly anticipated third hotel to its portfolio, The Vineyard in Berkshire. Re-opening its doors at the end of 2026, following an extensive multi-million pound renovation, The Vineyard has been imbued with a renewed spirit under Monogram Collective, with a timeless invitation for guests to gather, savour, and celebrate. Transformed as a contemporary countryside retreat, the property enters a new era where revelry becomes ritual and every occasion is an opportunity to raise a glass.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Reuben Brothers today jointly announced the signing of a management agreement to transform a premier Miami Beach hotel into Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, marking the brand’s debut in the market. Owned by Reuben Brothers, the resort will undergo a meticulous renovation and repositioning ahead of its Winter 2027 planned relaunch, at which time it will be managed by Hilton.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Home2 Suites by Hilton Madrid Retiro, following a franchise agreement with Santander Asset Management. The property is expected to open in 2028 and will mark the brand debut of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Spain. This will be the brand’s second property across Europe upon opening, joining the recently debuted Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre.
Skáld Akureyri, Curio Collection by Hilton, a new design-led hotel located on historic Hafnarstræti in the heart of Akureyri, officially opened its doors today in North Iceland. The property features 71 guest rooms and 15 serviced apartments, combining contemporary comfort with Icelandic literary heritage, Nordic design, and a distinct sense of place. Drawing inspiration from Iceland’s celebrated tradition of poets and storytellers – the meaning of skáld – the hotel’s design weaves literary references, handcrafted Nordic materials, and bespoke artwork through every space.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency London Olympia, located within the recently redeveloped £1.3bn Olympia destination. The opening marks the fifth Hyatt Regency hotel in London as the brand continues to expand in Europe’s most visited city[1] and across the U.K., unlocking more choices for World of Hyatt members.
Nestled in the Polanquito neighborhood of Mexico City, Kimpton El Castelar, the city’s newest boutique hotel and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open at Emilio Castelar 107 Colonia Polanco. Just steps from Masarik Avenue, Auditorio Nacional, Chapultepec Castle and Arquelogical Museum, in the heart of Lincoln Park, the 34-room hotel brings new life to the Roel Building, originally opened in 1940 and designed by world renowned architect Francisco J. Serrano in the Mexican Art Nouveau period.
Hawkins Way Capital, a fully vertically integrated real estate company with $3 billion of assets under management, announces the launch of the fourth hotel under the new Series by Marriott™ brand — FOUND Hotels, Chicago, marking the latest U.S. property to join the new brand. In tandem with the conversion, the hotel debuts several thoughtful enhancements designed to elevate both the guest and communal experience.
The Charleston Place, a defining landmark in the heart of Charleston's historic district at the corners of King, Market and Meeting Streets, announces the completion of the next phase of its ongoing $150+ million reimagination, ushering in a renewed era for the beloved hotel and longtime gathering place for guests, locals, and visitors alike. Building on the property's transformation under BHC, this latest chapter introduces a newly reimagined Club Level, an elevated rooftop pool experience with garden bar, a redesigned arrival area, and newly refreshed guest rooms and suites.
ITC Hotels Limited today announced the signing of a management agreement for Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels Mysuru, a 99-key hotel in the culturally rich city of Mysuru, Karnataka. The signing marks another significant milestone in ITC Hotels’ growth strategy and further strengthens the presence of the Welcomhotel brand across key business and leisure destinations in South India.
Avani Hotels & Resorts has opened Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel, introducing the brand’s premium lifestyle hospitality to the Lao capital. Set on Fa Ngum Road, overlooking Chao Anouvong Park and the Mekong River, the 197-key hotel offers a fresh base for business trips, city breaks and riverside stays in Vientiane.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce Hotel, marking the brand’s arrival in Puglia and reinforcing Tivoli’s growing presence in Italy with its fourth property: a meticulously renovated historic palazzo in Lecce’s city centre featuring 48 rooms and suites, signature dining, panoramic rooftop experience, and a dedicated wellness area.
In December 2026, Tengile MalaMala Collection will unveil Khensani River Lodge, a new nine-suite lodge on South Africa's MalaMala Game Reserve, with bookings now open. 15 years in the making, the collection's most design-led lodge to date sits directly on the Sand River, conceived as a quieter safari experience shaped by life on the riverbank.
Set along the Son River and embraced by the limestone peaks of Phong Nha–Ke Bang UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world's largest cave system including the legendary Son Doong caves, Auko Eco-Wellness Lodges is set to open its doors on 20 July 2026, as a new expression of regenerative hospitality in Vietnam. This summer marks the perfect moment to be among the first to find your way.
Central Auckland apartment hotel, The Chancellor on Hobson, has completed a full soft refurbishment of all 65 guest rooms, delivering modernised contemporary accommodation in one of the city’s best-located properties.
Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit is now accepting reservations ahead of opening its doors on 1 August 2026, marking the brand's debut in South East Asia. As a high-end boutique hotel brand, Canopy brings together layered design, considered food and beverage, and social spaces shaped by the neighborhood, offering travelers a welcoming sense of home while they discover somewhere new. Located on Sukhumvit Soi 12, the hotel will introduce a locally inspired experience to Asoke, one of Bangkok's most connected neighborhoods.
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Oakwood Thao Dien Ho Chi Minh City, as it continues to expand its presence across Vietnam's high-growth destinations.