Denis Stackeusky

🏡 Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, part of Hilton’s luxury portfolio, recently opened on Punta Cacique peninsula. The 188-room resort, located near Playa Penca, boasts six dining options, a multi-level pool, kids and teens clubs, a 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Just 25 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the resort features 148 guest rooms, 40 suites—some with private plunge pools—and received the “Bandera Azul Ecológica” award.

🏕 Hyde Hotels, set to open Hyde Suites Seminyak Bali in 2026, will be their first Asian location with 59 suites. Positioned in Seminyak, Bali, the property offers beachfront access, a beach club, rooftop dining, and suites with swim-up options. Ennismore's spokesperson highlights the move as key to the brand's expansion in the Asia-Pacific. The hotel will embrace local culture with activities and design inspired by Bali's traditions. Hyde's portfolio includes properties in Miami, Dubai, Ibiza, London, Johannesburg and Bodrum.

🏕️ Banyan Group opened Garrya Mu Cang Chai resort in Yen Bai Province, Northern Vietnam, offering a peaceful retreat with 110 rooms, suites, and villas. Covering 16 acres, amenities include the 8LEMENTS Spa, a variety of dining options, ReCharge Gym, and a pillarless bamboo ballroom. It's a six-hour drive from Hanoi, near Mam Xoi and Mong Ngua rice terraces. With cultural designs and luxury options like private pools, it's suitable for leisure and business travelers seeking nature and culture.

🏦 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens Fairmont Golden Prague in Czech Republic's Old Town near Pařížská Boulevard. Architect Karel Filsak designed the original 1970s brutalist building. Renovation preserved ash wood posts, glass chandeliers, gilded lighting, and Czech design elements. The hotel offers 320 rooms, suites, serviced residences, and a 15,000-square-foot wellness area with a unique L-shaped pool. It features six dining venues, including Zlata Praha rooftop restaurant and Golden Eye with modern Asian cuisine. An art collection with restored Czech works decorates the hotel. There's a Fairmont Gold section with private check-in, a 6,500-square-foot ballroom, and rooftop boardrooms. CEO Omer Acar highlights the expansion in Europe, with notable properties like Le Montreux Palace, The Savoy, and La Hacienda Costa Del Sol.

🌈 Loews Hotels & Co opened the 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel, adjacent to Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando. The hotel joins the resort's Signature Collection alongside Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. The Helios Grand Hotel marks Loews' 11th Universal Orlando hotel, totaling over 11,000 guest rooms, and offers Early Park Admission and a rooftop bar. Guest rooms feature Epic Universe views, with options like Presidential and Kids’ Suites. Dining options include Bar Helios and Flora Taverna. The hotel boasts solar and lunar themed décor, with amenities like the Court of the Sun terrace. This venture continues a 25-year partnership between Loews and Universal Orlando.

🏡 Stonebridge Companies has acquired the MC Hotel in Montclair, N.J., a member of the Autograph Collection, through a partnership with CSP MC Partners LP. The 159-room, eight-story hotel features a rooftop bar with views of Manhattan, over 3,000 square feet of rooftop space, and more than 8,000 square feet of event space. The MC Hotel is well-situated near the Wellmont Theater, Montclair State University, and the Montclair Art Museum. It also boasts a permanent art collection and is integrated with the local arts scene. Stonebridge's portfolio expansion strengthens its Northeast presence with this urban lifestyle hotel.