Hotel Openings

🏨 Marriott International has launched "Series by Marriott," a midscale and upscale collection brand, expanding in India through a founding deal with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL). Marriott's partnership includes over 100 hotels, offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and breakfast. CHPL's Fern brands will affiliate with Series by Marriott, tapping into India's growing hospitality market. Marriott Bonvoy's 230 million members will benefit, as India’s middle class is projected to reach 1 billion by 2047.

🏠 US: In June 2026, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts will open The Harriman in Ketchum, Idaho, featuring 73 hotel rooms and 12 penthouses. Located near Bald Mountain’s River Run, the resort includes a spa, fitness center, restaurant, and event spaces. Named after W. Averill Harriman, the project is led by Andrew Blank and Jack Bariteau with designs by Hornberger+Worstell and others. The Harriman celebrates Sun Valley’s heritage and future.

📍 Signo Hospitality is expanding in northern Germany with a new Hampton by Hilton hotel in Bremen Nord. Located in the Vegesack district, near the train station and Weser harbor, the hotel will offer 153 rooms, a lobby bar, and a boardroom. The architectural design is led by Marggraf Architektur, with 2P Projektentwicklung GmbH managing the development. The project is part of a partnership aiming to open 10 Hilton hotels in Germany by 2026.

📍 The Chocolate on the Pillow Group has inaugurated the Four Points Flex by Sheraton Koblenz, the second of six planned hotel rebrandings in Germany, with completion targeted by early 2026. Formerly GHOTEL hotel & living Koblenz, it underwent extensive renovations incorporating brand and local design elements. The focus included digital integration for enhanced operations and guest experiences. This follows the recent launch in Bochum, aiming for a flexible, midscale product with high economic performance.

🌴 Angsana Velavaru in South Nilandhe Atoll launches a comprehensive wellness yoga program in May, offering free morning and afternoon classes in yoga techniques like Sunrise Flow and Hatha Yoga. From June 13-15, Shubhangi Chauhan, a holistic wellness coach, will lead a special residency for Global Wellness Day, with activities including breathwork and a Wellness Circle. The program emphasizes personal connection and mindfulness, with options for private sessions and spa treatments rooted in Asian traditions.

🏨 Nordic Hotels & Resorts will open The Dock Urban Hotel & Spa in Södertälje, Sweden, in November 2025. Located 30 minutes from Stockholm, this 14-story hotel will feature 183 rooms, including three suites. The Dock will house several dining options and a conference space called The Dock Back Stage. The Dock Spa, spanning 1,400 square meters, is due to open in June 2026 with pools and a terrace. The hotel aims to blend local heritage with modern hospitality.

🏨 PM Hotel Group expanded its lifestyle portfolio in the past year, adding evo Hotels in Salt Lake City and Tahoe City, and Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel in Honolulu. New projects opening in 2025 include RESET Joshua Tree (May), Hotel Burg in Leesburg, VA (summer), and Nightsky San Luis Obispo (late fall). The group operates 92 hotels, focusing on authentic, experiential hospitality. Their strategy embraces shifting guest preferences and diverse market needs.

🏨 Meliá Hotels International reopened the Meliá Costa Atlantis in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, after a €4 million renovation by Atom Hoteles Socimi. The hotel, overlooking Martiánez beach, offers 290 rooms, including 80 upgraded The Level rooms and two presidential suites. Facilities feature six meeting rooms for up to 500 attendees, two pools, a spa with wellness facilities, and three dining venues. This boosts Meliá's presence to 19 hotels in the Canary Islands.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group plans four new hotels in Romania, opening from 2027 to 2028 in Bucharest, Brașov, and Mamaia. The Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town, with 104 rooms, debuts in 2027. Radisson Lagoon Hotel Bucharest, also in 2027, features 323 rooms and an urban resort concept. Brașov's mountain resort opens in early 2027, while Mamaia's coastal resort opens in 2028 with 234 rooms. These developments expand Radisson’s Romanian presence.