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The James Nautilus Miami Beach® to Open in Late 2026

 The James Nautilus Miami Beach® will make its highly anticipated debut in late 2026 as the flagship property of The James Hotels®, a reimagined lifestyle hospitality brand by Sonesta International Hotels. The brand is rooted in timeless design, vibrant social energy, and highly personalized hospitality all inspired by the spirit of James, a charismatic host known for effortless charm, impeccable taste, and a knack for bringing people together. Endlessly curious and always in the know, James surrounds guests with culture, from under-the-radar music and inspired architecture to fashion, art, and fascinating company. The James Nautilus Miami Beach® pays homage to the storied legacy of the original Nautilus Hotel, the iconic Morris Lapidus-designed oceanfront property that opened in the early 1950s as one of Miami Beach’s most glamorous destinations.

The James
Miami Beach, Florida, United States
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Ruby Hotels to Shine in the Big Apple with Second U.S. Signing

Ruby Hotels, an urban lifestyle hotel brand and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG) leading premium portfolio, will introduce its signature blend of character, charm and efficient design to New York City. The soon-to-convert Ruby New York City marks the second U.S. signing for the brand in only a few months, alongside a forthcoming Chicago hotel – both projected to open in 2027.  

Ruby Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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Mid-Century Elegance Returns to Arlington: Valencia Hotel Group Opens the Doors to “Caravan Court” June 1, 2026

Caravan Court, the newest property from Valencia Hotel Collection, will open June 1, 2026, at 205 N. Collins St., in Arlington, Texas. Set on the historic site of the original 1961 Caravan Motor Hotel, the boutique hotel brings a modern, design-forward interpretation of the classic American motor court to one of Arlington’s most dynamic corridors. Developed in partnership with Division Hotel Management, Caravan Court honors the site’s original spirit through purposeful architecture and interiors, seven suites among its 143 guestrooms, and indoor-outdoor spaces designed for the way people gather today. Anchored by a central courtyard, a resort-style pool, The Vandy signature restaurant, Idle Hour Social Club, Elora Sky Club, and Caravan Swim Club, the property pairs mid-century Americana with a refined contemporary point of view.

Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)
Arlington, Texas, United States
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The Luce, St. Pete Beach's Newest Coastal Retreat, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel Announces a Soft Opening June 11th

The Luce, the highly anticipated new addition to St. Pete Beach's vibrant shoreline, is set to open doors to guests on June 11th. With 200 stylish accommodations, including a selection of bungalow studio suites, The Luce offers an effortless retreat designed for both relaxation and celebration. Now part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio, owned by LCP and Safanad and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, The Luce has been transformed from a St. Pete Beach classic boutique hotel into an unforgettable destination that will capture the charm of SPB while integrating a distinctly Floridian experience celebrating the endless sunshine, eclectic culture, and laid-back sophistication of Florida's Gulf Coast.

Tribute Portfolio
St. Pete Beach, Florida, United States
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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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Red Roof Enters Canada with New Red Roof PLUS+ Property in Vancouver Your Gateway to Vancouver and the World

As part of its global expansion strategy, Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, is expanding its footprint into the Canadian market with its first property in Vancouver, British Columbia. Red Roof has partnered with Richmond Airport Enterprises Ltd., an experienced developer and hotel operator, which will convert the Travelodge Hotel by Wyndham Vancouver Airport to the Red Roof PLUS+ Vancouver Airport. The property is set to open in July, with presales now open in advance of this summer's global soccer event. Richmond Airport Enterprises brings extensive local market knowledge and operating experience and is well positioned to launch and grow the Red Roof brand in Canada. This is the first of many properties that Red Roof expects to convert in Canada over the next several years. 

Red Roof PLUS+
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
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The Related Group, Merrimac Ventures and Hilton Celebrate Historic Milestone at Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach

Prominent real estate developers the Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, alongside hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today celebrated the topping-off of Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach (The Residences), marking the completion of vertical construction for the brand’s first-ever standalone residential endeavor. Located on two acres of pristine oceanfront along the Pompano Beach coastline, the 28-story condominium tower is more than 85% pre-sold, with completion slated for summer 2027.

Waldorf Astoria
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
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1 Hotel Austin Now Accepting Reservations

1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, is now accepting reservations for 1 Hotel Austin, an urban sanctuary in the creative heartbeat of Texas. With an anticipated opening in August 2026, 1 Hotel Austin is set at the meeting point of Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake and anchors the 74-story Waterline, the tallest tower in the state.

1 Hotels
Austin, Texas, United States
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Virgin hotels to bring a splash of red to downtown Atlanta

Virgin Hotels, the award-winning lifestyle brand within Virgin Hotels Collection, has partnered with innovative real estate leader Drew Company to bring its signature spark and spirited lifestyle to Georgia with the announcement of Virgin Hotels Atlanta. Scheduled for a 2027 debut, the hotel will serve as a definitive cornerstone of Centennial Yards, the transformative 50-acre development led by CIM Group that is revitalizing downtown Atlanta. Alongside Virgin Limited Edition’s recently announced luxury hotel in Marrakech, also set to open in 2027, Virgin Hotels Atlanta at Centennial Yards will mark Virgin Hotels Collection’s 18th property. The hotel joins Virgin Hotels’ global portfolio of iconic urban properties, including New York, Edinburgh and its most recent homecoming in London.

Virgin Hotels Collection
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is Now Accepting Reservations for Feb. 2027

The new-build, 800-room Signia by Hilton Indianapolis, the city’s tallest hotel and the Indiana Convention Center’s newest headquarters hotel, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning February 1, 2027. Once open, it will mark the approachable luxury brand’s first property in both the Midwest and Indiana. Owned by the City of Indianapolis with operations led by the Capital Improvement Board of Managers of Marion County, a municipal corporation of Marion County, the hotel will be located along the Georgia Street pedestrian promenade in the Wholesale District, with direct access via skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. The property will also offer convenient access to Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse, placing guests at the center of the city’s premier sports, entertainment, and convention destinations, bringing Signia by Hilton’s vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated amenities plus the world’s best meetings and events to the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

Signia Hilton
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Development Advances on Omni Raleigh Hotel, Anchoring Downtown Revitalization

Omni Hotels & Resorts is planting roots in Raleigh, NC, as development progresses on the Omni Raleigh Hotel. A significant milestone in the continued revitalization of the city’s downtown, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will serve as a cornerstone of an emerging district that brings together hospitality, culture and community, while helping meet the city’s growing demand for convention and meeting space.

Omni
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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The MOHI by Appellation Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner and developer Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce The MOHI by Appellation, formerly known as Hotel MOHI by Appellation. The hotel will debut in 2027 as Morgan Hill’s first full-service luxury boutique hotel, marking the next evolution of Léal’s vision to establish Morgan Hill as a compelling food and wine mecca in Northern California. 

Appellation™
Morgan Hill, California, United States
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The Monarch Hotel to Open in New Orleans as Part of sbe's HQ Hotels & Residences Collection

The Monarch, a 34-key boutique hotel housed in a four-story, mid-19th-century Italianate building on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, is set to open on April 15, 2026. The property is incubated and operated by Sam Nazarian’s sbe Entertainment Group, one of the world’s pioneering icon hospitality groups behind globally recognized brands such as SLS, Mondrian, Katsuya, Hyde, and more, as part of its HQ Hotels & Residences Collection. Slated to open next Wednesday, April 15, The Monarch will blend Art Deco design with contemporary luxury, backed by sbe’s proven record of creating world-class concepts that set new industry standards.

HQ Hotels & Residences
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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The Standard Is Coming to Austin

A new chapter is coming to South Congress. The Standard brand is set to debut its first Texas outpost with The Standard, Austin, opening Spring 2027 as a vibrant reimagining of the beloved South Congress Hotel. As The Standard brand’s first U.S. opening in more than a decade, the project places Austin within the brand’s growing constellation of global destinations, from London and Ibiza to Bangkok and Brussels, with locations in Lisbon and Mexico City expected to open later this year. The Standard, Austin will be a conversion and renovation of the existing South Congress Hotel located at 1603 South Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78704.

The Standard
Austin, Texas, United States
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New Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center Set to Elevate Charlottesville’s Meetings & Events Landscape

Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center is bringing a new level of focus on meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) as it prepares to open its doors on April 6, 2026. The vibrant new hub situated on the Grounds of University of Virginia announces its conference center and flexible meeting spaces designed to meet the evolving needs of planners across corporate, association, and academic sectors. 

Virginia Guesthouse
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
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Trailborn Hotels & Resorts Launches Summer Bookings For Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino

Trailborn Hotels & Resorts, The Official Hotel of the Great Outdoors™, today announced bookings are now open for Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, the first of two properties that will make up the Trailborn Mendocino campus. Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino will welcome visitors starting in summer 2026 providing a refined guest experience and unparalleled access to the region’s iconic redwood forests, renowned wine country, and Pacific coastline. The hotel’s upcoming debut marks Trailborn’s expansion to the West Coast and the next chapter in the brand’s growing national portfolio.

Trailborn
Mendocino, California, United States
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Hilton Announces Plans for First Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel in Hawai‘i

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), a global hospitality leader, announced plans for Hale Hōkūala Kauaʻi, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the lifestyle brand’s first hotel in Hawai‘i, expected to open in fall 2026. Nestled within the Hōkūala Resort community on the island of Kauaʻi, the 210-room new-build hotel is owned by Silverwest Hotels and will be managed by Hilton.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Lihue, Hawaii, United States