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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
Development Renovation

Hyatt Regency Chicago Unveils Final Phase of $200M Renovation

Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois’ largest hotel and one of the most iconic properties along the Chicago River, today announces the completion of its multi-year, $200 million phased renovation. The transformation spans all 2,032 guest rooms and suites, the Regency and Crystal Ballrooms, and the hotel’s landmark Grand Ballroom, marking a new chapter for the lakeside destination. Since 2013, Hyatt Regency Chicago has invested more than $368 million into transforming the guest experience, beginning with a $168 million lobby and meeting space refresh and culminating in extensive, property-wide enhancements.

Hyatt Regency
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Sunridge Hotel Group Opens a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Thatcher, Arizona

Sunridge Hotel Group, an award-winning hotel owner and operator based in Mesa, Arizona, today announced the opening of the 69-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher. Located at 2777 West Highway 70, the all-suite property is owned by Gila Valley Hospitality II, LLC and managed by Sunridge Hotel Group. General Manager Brittany Hernandez leads the management team at the property for Sunridge Hotel Group which also operates the SpringHill Suites by Marriott next door.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher
Thatcher, Arizona, United States
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Expert Views (8)
David Salcfas
David Salcfas, General Manager, Hard Rock

The Hard Rock Hotel New York is clearly adapting to Gen Z’s modern view of luxury, shifting away from traditional extravagance and toward immersive experiences, personalization, creativity, and visually compelling spaces. The hotel delivers this through music‑infused amenities, rooftop social environments, bold design, and cultural programming that make the stay feel expressive and memorable.

Mark Lee
Mark Lee, General Manager, Media One Hotel

I think we mustn't confuse luxury with lifestyle. Gen Z's are currently in the 14-29 yr old range and there will be an extremely small percentage of them with the financial clout to enter into the luxury segment. Either way, hotels need to be tech-savvy, from their marketing approach to their services & facilities on offer.

Javier Martinez
Javier Martinez, General Manager, Director of Operations, Hospitality Leader

Gen Z is reframing luxury. True luxury evolves to intention, cultural relevance, and emotional resonance, not by traditional symbols of status. They look for brands that know who they are, operate with purpose, and deliver experiences that feel crafted rather than standardized.The hotels that connect with this generation are those capable of offering high‑touch personalization with seamless, low‑friction operations, while staying authentic to their heritage.

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Development Renovation

A Sanctuary Reimagined: The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón Announces Resort Transformation

The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, is embarking on a transformational chapter set to begin in May 2026. Renowned as a premier luxury destination featuring 36 holes of championship golf, the property will remain fully open throughout the renovation. The comprehensive project will fundamentally elevate the guest experience, highlighted by a redesign of the resort's food and beverage offerings with two innovative new culinary concepts. Additionally, the resort will unveil a sophisticated new design across its guestrooms, suites, lobby, and the newest meeting space, Swaying Palm, all debuting in Fall 2026.

Ritz-Carlton
Naples, Florida, United States