Hotel Openings

🏨 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts debuted in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo on July 1, 2025, located in the Blue Front Shibaura Tower South, from floors 35 to 43. The hotel, 13 minutes from Haneda Airport, offers 217 rooms, including 29 suites. It features seven dining venues, a 20-meter indoor infinity pool, and a Fairmont Spa on the 35th floor. Designed by BAR Studio, it combines Tokyo's tradition and modernity, catering to both global travelers and the local community.

🏨 Citadines Maslak Istanbul offers 148 serviced residences catering to both business and leisure travelers, located near major corporations and attractions like Istinye Mall and Emirgan Park. Facilities include a gym, sauna, and business center. Vincent Miccolis highlights the property as a symbol of growth in Türkiye. Turkey is a key hotel investment destination, with expansions like IHG's Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum in 2026, Radisson Blu's goal of 100 hotels by 2030, and Mercure's new Ankara location.

🏨 Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum West Beach opens in Turgutreis, leveraging its proximity to Turgutreis Marina and nearby Greek islands. IHG Hotels & Resorts, with 33 properties in Turkey, partners with Uslu Turizm Insaat Tasimacilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., enhancing Turkey's tourism sector. Future projects include Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy in 2025 and an InterContinental in Bursa in 2024. IHG’s expansion aims to meet the growing demand for its brands in Türkiye.

📍 Grand Hyatt Washington has unveiled its renovated 902 guestrooms and 31 suites, along with an expanded Grand Club lounge. The project was a collaboration with Host Hotels & Resorts and Whitespace Interiors, drawing inspiration from D.C.'s architecture and natural elements. Upgrades include hardwood flooring, marble workspaces, and contemporary bathrooms. Suites now feature luxury amenities like Nespresso machines. The hotel is introducing eco-friendly initiatives, including solar panels and refillable toiletry dispensers.

🏨 Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, based in Newton, Massachusetts, has forged a strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts LLC to expand in the Latin American region. This fall, six AKEN hotels will join Sonesta's network, enhancing its global distribution and loyalty ecosystem. AKEN operates properties in Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The partnership aims to scale quickly in high-growth areas, focusing on authentic travel experiences and exceptional service.

🏨 Oxnard, California—TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ventura Oxnard opened in the RiverPark neighborhood. Managed by DKN Hotels, it features 121 suites. Located 10 minutes from downtown, it's near The Collection RiverPark, Channel Islands Harbor, and more. Offers studios and one-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Amenities include smart TVs, Wi-Fi, fitness center, outdoor courtyard, and a pool. Provides 326 sq ft meeting space, a complimentary breakfast, and 24-hour market.

🏨 Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, located 10 minutes from Bar Old Town, offers 170 rooms and suites with sea views. It features two outdoor saltwater pools, a private beach, tennis courts, and wellness facilities. Dining includes Montenegrin cuisine at Borovina Restaurant. The resort includes event spaces like an open-air amphitheater. As part of Radisson Hotel Group's expansion, it marks their debut in Montenegro, with further developments in the Balkans, Baltics, and Bulgaria.

🏨 Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca, near S’Albufera Natural Park, opens with 184 rooms, featuring Mediterranean and local cultural designs. Led by Michelin-starred chef Andreu Genestra, it offers four dining options emphasizing local ingredients. Facilities include a spa, fitness center, two pools, and a thermal zone. This marks "Destination by Hyatt"'s first hotel in Mallorca, continuing its European expansion, including Sardinia and a planned 2026 opening in Paros, Greece.