Hotel Openings

🌴 Northumberland's The Doxford Group unveils four luxury yurts at The Tempus, offering glamping experiences from June 26, 2025, starting at £135 per night. Located in the Northumberland countryside, the yurts are dog-friendly and cater to romantic retreats or peaceful getaways. The Tempus, which opened in May 2023, features 48 rooms and can accommodate up to 100 guests. A new children's playpark opens on June 7, enhancing family-friendly offerings.

🏨 Dallas, Texas—Omni Las Colinas Hotel wrapped up a $20 million renovation of its 421 guestrooms, including 111 luxury suites, and the Las Colinas Ballroom. This follows a $13 million upgrade of common spaces. Additions include The Lakehouse Waterfront Lounge & Pool Deck and three new dining options: LRH Restaurant & Bar, Flossie’s, and Over the Counter. The redesign uses native elements to reflect the area's ranching history and includes preserved features in signature suites.

🏨 Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City opened in Kansas City, Kansas, offering 228 guestrooms, including 11 suites, and over 14,000 square feet of event space. Developed by Sunflower Development Group with Homefield KC, it features multiple dining options, indoor and outdoor pools, and event venues. Amenities include a fitness center, entertainment center, and retail store. The hotel is the only full-service conference hotel in Wyandotte County, emphasizing Midwest hospitality with a resort-style experience.

🏨 G Wellness Company Limited, a subsidiary of MP Trading Group, will partner with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to launch the first internationally branded resort in Banjul, The Gambia, under the Ramada by Wyndham brand. The resort, opening mid-2026 in Kotu, will include 65 guestrooms and various amenities. Announced at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape Town, the project aligns with The Gambia's tourism expansion, which saw over 620,000 visitors in 2019.

🏨 Procaccianti Companies plans to develop The Bellevue Hotel, a 91-key luxury boutique in Newport, Rhode Island. Approved on June 11, 2025, construction begins in Q4 2025. Located near the International Tennis Hall of Fame, this project includes underground parking, 91 guestrooms, dining venues, and spa facilities. Designed by Centerbrook Architects, it revives the historical Stone Villa site and is set for completion in 2027.

🏨 Coury Hospitality will manage the 420-room Hard Rock Hotel San Diego starting July 1, located in the Gaslamp Quarter. The hotel offers 40,000 sq ft of event space, 17 Rock Star Suites, a rooftop pool, and three dining outlets. A transformational renovation is planned for 2026. New Coury-managed properties include AC Hotel Bentonville, Arkansas, and the upcoming Seahaus Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Coury now manages eleven properties in California.

🌍 Accor will open Novotel Victoria Falls, a 111-room hotel in 2028, at Eagle Heights, overlooking the Masuwe River in Zimbabwe. Announced at the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape Town, the deal was made with Eagle Real Estate Investment Trust. The hotel will be located near the UNESCO site, Mosi-oa-Tunya. Facilities will include a pool, kids' club, and dining options. This marks Accor's entry into Zimbabwe, adding to their 590 Novotels globally.

🏠 Woolley Grange, a Jacobean manor in Bath, will undergo a full renovation led by StudioJill, starting October 2025. The work will update all 25 rooms, restaurants, spa, pool, garden, and common areas. StudioJill aims to blend the building's charm with modern luxury. This renovation is part of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, which includes Fowey Hall, Moonfleet Manor, and New Park Manor.

🏨 Capella Florence, featuring 89 keys, including 33 suites and 56 guestrooms, plus 10 residences. Designed by RPA and De Vita & Schulze with interiors by Liaigre. Offers 2 restaurants (Tuscan and sushi), rooftop bar, speakeasy, Capella Living Room, 600-square-meter spa, fitness center, and amphitheater. Capella's first European property, expanding into cultural hubs. Aims to blend historical respect with modern luxury. Cristiano Rinaldi, President of Capella Hotel Group, emphasizes honoring Florence's heritage.

🏨 In 2023, easyHotel planned to double its size with a new shareholder, Tristan Capital Partners. By 2024, their revenue structure reversed: two-thirds now come from outside the UK. Recent openings include Madrid, with Barcelona and Valencia to follow. easyHotel focuses on budget essentials, minimizing unnecessary services. Operating in 11 countries, they aim to expand in Spain, Portugal, and others. The brand is enhancing sustainability, reducing CO₂ emissions by 39% over 50 years, investing €7 million in modernization.