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Renovation

Ocean Key Resort & Spa Unveils Complete Property Transformation as Key West Welcomes the World for Fantasy Fest 2026

Ideally nestled between Key West Harbor and vibrant Mallory Square, Ocean Key Resort & Spa is announcing the completion of its property-wide renovation ahead of the 47th annual Fantasy Fest, taking place October 16-25, 2026. The multi-phase reimagination encompasses a comprehensive redesign of the resort’s guestrooms and suites, signature Hot Tin Roof restaurant, White Ibis Boardroom, lobby, and public spaces throughout the property, further elevating Ocean Key as Key West’s premier waterfront destination, while offering a fresh, elevated way to experience one of the island’s most anticipated annual celebrations.

Noble House
Key West, Florida, United States
Renovation

Chaminade Resort & Spa Completes $7.5 Million Guestroom Transformation

Chaminade Resort & Spa has debuted a $7.5 million transformation of all 156 guestrooms and suites, completing the newest chapter in the landmark Santa Cruz resort's broader redevelopment. The renovation brings Chaminade's elevated Spanish-inspired design into the guestroom experience, creating a more seamless arrival-to-stay journey across the resort's refreshed lobby, restaurants, meeting and event spaces, outdoor gathering areas and now its private accommodations.

Benchmark
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Renovation

Valley Bear Farms & Resort Announces Expansion Plans for Summer 2026

Valley Bear Farms & Resort announced the construction of four new lodging units to be completed by August 2026. Financing for the resort expansion was provided in part by Oakworth Capital Bank in Charlotte. Nestled on 200 private acres in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, Valley Bear Farms offers a luxury mountain escape unlike anything else in Western North Carolina.

Valley Bear Farms
Balsam Grove, North Carolina, United States
Pipeline

Stellen San Diego Gaslamp to Open in First Quarter 2027, Introducing a New Boutique Hospitality Experience to the City’s Downtown

Stellen San Diego Gaslamp, a new boutique lifestyle hotel inspired by the character and evolving identity of downtown San Diego, will debut in the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter in early 2027. The property, located just blocks from the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and the waterfront, is set to become a welcoming gathering place for travelers and locals, blending thoughtful design, genuine hospitality, and a strong sense of connection to the surrounding neighborhood.

Evolution Hospitality
San Diego, California, United States
Opening

Now Open: Three Little Bears Retreat Introduces a New Kind of National Park Lodge Experience

Three Little Bears Retreat, a privately owned 65+ acre wilderness retreat with elevated cabins and lodges that boarders the Great Smoky Mountains Park, is now open, ushering in a new model of mountain travel with an ambitious vision: to create the type of destination long associated with Africa’s safari lodges, Alaska’s wilderness fishing lodges and the grand National Park Lodges of the American West, reimagined for America’s most visited National Park.

Three Little Bears Retreat
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
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Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Portland Thompson's Point Now Open, Marking the First Hotel in Thompson's Point

Colwen Hotels today announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott and Moxy Hotel Portland Thompson's Point, the first hotel in Portland's Thompson's Point district. Developed by XSS Hotels and managed by Colwen Hotels, the five-story, dual-branded property introduces 148 guestrooms to one of southern Maine's fastest-growing waterfront destinations.

Moxy
Portland, Maine, United States
Opening

Boutique Hotel Mendocino Cove Now Open on Northern California's Coastline

Perched above a secluded stretch of Northern California coastline where redwoods meet the Pacific, Mendocino Cove is set to officially open August 1, 2026 as a new design-forward coastal retreat from the founders of Mendocino Grove. Thoughtfully reimagined from the historic Pine Beach Inn property, the 40-suite destination offers elevated hospitality, wellness, recreation, and relaxed luxury across 11 oceanside acres on the Mendocino Coast. 

Mendocino Cove
Fort Bragg, California, United States
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523-Room Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards Completes Phase One of Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Officials of the 523-room Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards today announced the completion of the first phase of a two-part, multi-million dollar, property-wide renovation.  Phase one included fully upgrading and enhancing all guest rooms and the concierge level. Phase two, which will include upgrading the lobby, restaurant and meeting spaces, is expected to commence in Q1 2027. Operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality investment and management company, and owned by SC Baltimore Hotel LLC, a New York-based hotel development firm, the hotel has been redesigned to provide the latest technological features and amenities most requested by today’s business and leisure travelers. 

Marriott
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Rebranding

Treasure Island Ti Las Vegas Hotel Officially Joins Handwritten Collection

Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel – Handwritten Collection officially opens its doors this week under Handwritten Collection, a portfolio of bespoke hotels from Accor that celebrate authentic stories, passionate hosts and individuality. Inspired by the idea that every hotel has a unique story to tell, Handwritten Collection preserves the original character of each address while connecting it to Accor's global hospitality ecosystem. As part of the portfolio, the hotel now benefits from the company's global distribution platform and loyalty program, ALL Accor, while remaining true to the story that has defined the resort for more than three decades.

Handwritten Collection
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Groundbreaking

White Lodging Breaks Ground on New Autograph Collection® Hotel in Charlotte’s South End

White Lodging will break ground this month on a new Autograph Collection® hotel in Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, marking the company’s fifth Autograph property in its national portfolio of more than 60 hotels. Situated at South Tryon Street and Bland Street – at the heart of Charlotte’s fastest-growing mixed-use corridors – the project is the first full-service lifestyle hotel in South End and underscores White Lodging’s long-term commitment to Charlotte as a priority growth market.

Autograph Collection Hotels
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Opening

LivAway Suites® Plants Roots in Tucson with Fourth Arizona Opening

LivAway Suites has opened its doors in Tucson, Arizona, marking the brand's fourth Arizona property and further accelerating one of the hospitality industry's fastest-growing economy extended stay platforms. With 21 additional locations open or under development nationwide, LivAway continues to build momentum as demand grows for flexible, affordable long-term lodging across the country.

LivAway Suites
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Opening

TownePlace Suites Latham Albany Airport Offers a Fresh Take on Extended Stay Travel

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC, announced the 114 all-suite hotel, TownePlace Suites Latham Albany Airport, located at 5 Forts Ferry Road, Albany, New York, has completed renovation to its guest suites and public spaces. The refreshed design delivers the modern, comfortable experience today's travelers are seeking, a welcoming place where guests can settle in, maintain their routines, and easily connect with the Albany area during their stay.

TownePlace Suites
Latham, New York, United States
Groundbreaking

Hotel Equities and We Wai Kai Nation Break Ground on Four Points by Sheraton Campbell River on Vancouver Island

Hotel Equities (HE), a best-in-class hospitality operator, today announces the groundbreaking of Four Points by Sheraton Campbell River in Campbell River, British Columbia. HE will operate the property upon opening under Marriott International's Four Points by Sheraton brand, working alongside We Wai Kai Nation, which owns and is developing the 102-room hotel at 200 Brant Drive. Part of the Quinsam Crossing commercial development, the hotel is anticipated to open in spring 2028.

Four Points by Sheraton
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada