Minor Hotels to Debut Anantara in the United States with Flagship Miami Development
Miami’s Edgewater district will welcome the luxury brand’s first U.S. property, underscoring Minor Hotels’ global momentum.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Sitio Hotel at Atlantic Park to Open on March 16th, 2026
Opening its doors on March 16, The Sitio is a 20-room boutique hotel located at Atlantic Park, home to North America’s first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon. The design-forward hotel blends surf culture, minimalism, art, music and curated year-round programming in the heart of Virginia Beach’s newly developed retail, dining and entertainment district.
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport Completes $34 Million Hotel Renovation
Grand Hyatt DFW Airport, the premier hotel conveniently located inside Terminal D at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), announces the completion of its full-hotel renovation. The transformation began in July 2025 and its new luxurious guest rooms, critically acclaimed restaurant, and expansive meeting and event spaces are now fully open to the public beginning today.
The Brandywine Set to Welcome Guests in Spring 2026
Brandywine Realty Trust today announced The Brandywine, a new boutique hotel opening this spring at 165 King of Prussia Road in Radnor, Pennsylvania, ushering in a new era of hospitality, vibrant design, and bold culinary experiences on the Main Line. A Marriott Bonvoy Tribute Portfolio Hotel operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, the 121-room property will feature two signature dining concepts - Merrick's Tavern and Pomelo Rooftop Terrace - that will serve locals, visitors, and the business community alike.
Construction Officially Begins on The Chambray in Historic Downtown Roswell
City leaders, developers and community partners gathered in downtown Roswell yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Chambray. Set to welcome its first guests in Summer 2027, The Chambray is a 125-key boutique hotel developed by DSM Real Estate Partners and Stafford Development Company and operated by The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG).
Hyatt Announces Plans for Andaz Heber Valley, the Brand’s First Mountain Destination
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans for Andaz Heber Valley, which will mark the debut of the first-ever mountain Andaz hotel and the brand's entry into Utah's Heber Valley, an area celebrated for its natural integrity, outdoor adventure and year-round appeal. Developed by Angstrom Development Group, this project will be situated within The Slope, a larger lifestyle mixed-use community masterplan.
Culture, Connection, and Academia Intersect at This New Charlottesville Hotel Opening in Spring 2026
Opening April 2026, Virginia Guesthouse Hotel & Conference Center will debut as a dynamic new hospitality and gathering destination on the University of Virginia's (UVA) Grounds. This new property is poised at the crossroads of academic life, cultural exchange, and the natural beauty of Charlottesville, creating a setting that will spark conversation, foster connection, and bring people together.
Related Group and Dezer Development Top Off Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach
Leading real estate developers Related Group (Related) and Dezer Development have completed vertical construction at the Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, marking a major milestone for South Florida's most exclusive new address and the first-ever hospitality-branded condominium in the area.
The Anthem Hotel Announces February Debut In The Heart Of The Los Angeles Stadium District
The Anthem Hotel proudly announces its grand opening, becoming the first lifestyle hotel to debut in the Stadium District, the city's most dynamic new entertainment and sports hub. Situated immediately adjacent to Los Angeles' most iconic venues, so close guests can feel the crowd before they even arrive, The Anthem offers an unrivaled proximity that transforms every stay into part of the main event.
Downtown Hotel to Bring Major Boost to Florence, Alabama
A local developer plans to break ground on a brand-new boutique hotel that is currently in the permitting phase. The project is expected to deliver significant long-term community benefits, create new jobs and increase tourism in Downtown Florence. Construction on the site is scheduled to begin in February, with vertical construction anticipated to start later in the year. The Hotel is projected to be completed at the end of 2027, ahead of its opening.
Kempinski Residences Miami Design District Marks U.S. Debut for Kempinski Residences
Kempinski Group, Europe's oldest independent luxury hotel company, today announced Kempinski Residences Miami Design District, the development that will introduce Kempinski Group's first branded residential project in the United States. Developed by DaGrosa Capital Development Partners LLC, a Miami-based real estate development firm focused on ground-up development and acquisitions of luxury hotels and residences, the project brings Kempinski's 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to one of the country's most design-driven neighborhoods, the Miami Design District. ISG World will lead sales efforts.