Denis Stackeusky

🛑 MGallery Collection opened its first Albanian hotel, Green Coast Hotel – MGallery Collection, in July 2025. Located on the Albanian Riviera, the 131-room resort is one hour from the upcoming Vlora International Airport. The hotel features Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman design elements and offers vineyard tours, cooking classes, and wellness activities. Dining includes Mosaic restaurant's local cuisine and the Mente bar's cocktails. The hotel supports UN Women and offers event spaces with Ionian coast views.

🏨 Balfour in Miami Beach reopened under Morgans Originals after a renovation by Bigtime Design Studios and Ennismore. Located on Ocean Drive, the 82-room art deco hotel features Cleo, an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, and SoFi Coffee, a café opening later this summer. Originally opened in 1940, the hotel retains its historical elements while adding modern touches. Amenities include a plunge pool, rooftop deck, and 2,000 sq. ft. of event space. Cleo offers family-style dishes and themed programming.

🏨 EVEN Hotel Orlando International Airport opened near Orlando International Airport, located at 4315 McCoy Road. This is Florida's second EVEN Hotel opening in 2023, after the Miami – Doral Area location. Owned by Conway Wave LLC, the hotel offers a 24/7 athletic studio, in-room workouts, and a healthy dining option. Complimentary airport shuttle service is available. With this opening, EVEN Hotels now has 58 properties worldwide, with four more planned in Long Island, Troy, and Charlotte.

🏨 Hilton reaches a milestone with over 500 hotels in Florida, doubling its presence in the past decade. With a pipeline of nearly 140 new properties, the expansion includes key lifestyle brands like Curio Collection, Tapestry Collection, Canopy, and Tempo. New openings are planned in areas such as Miami, St. Petersburg, and Daytona Beach. Hilton operates 17 brands statewide since entering Florida in 1982, driven by diverse travel demand and strategic opportunities.

🏨 Hilton's Tapestry Collection debuts in Northern Ireland with The Marcus Portrush. Opening ahead of the 153rd Open Championship, July 13-20, 2025, at Royal Portrush, the £11 million renovation features 80 rooms in a restored Victorian building. The property offers an Asian fusion restaurant and a cocktail bar. Located on the North Atlantic coast, it aims to boost local tourism, creating over 40 jobs and generating £1.1 million in visitor spending. Nearby attractions include the Giant’s Causeway.

🏨 Hilton has opened its first LivSmart Studios in Tullahoma, Tenn., with 89 rooms. This new brand targets extended stays and will expand with a 137-room hotel in Kokomo, Ind., opening later this summer. Over 90 LivSmart Studios are planned, with 225 deals in negotiation. Aimed at stays of 10 nights or more, the hotels feature full kitchens and flexible layouts. Hilton Honors members earn 3 points per dollar and 3,000 bonus points for every 10 nights.

🏨 Crestline Hotels & Resorts was chosen by Vision Realty Group and Ashley Builders Group to manage the Well House Hamilton. The 54-room hotel, part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, opened in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1927 and underwent a $16 million renovation. Located at 10 South Monument Avenue, it features a lobby with artworks from Inspiration Studios and event spaces like the Bourbon Room. Crestline's portfolio includes hotels in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami Beach.

🏨 Stonebridge adds the 244-room Marriott Saddle Brook in New Jersey to its portfolio. Located 20 miles from NYC, near major attractions, it recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation. The hotel, owned by Victory Worldwide LLC, features upgraded rooms, a new restaurant, over 4,000 sq. ft. of event space, and is ADA compliant. Positioned to thrive, it accommodates over 450 people for events and is 25 minutes from Newark Liberty Airport.