Thompson Hotels makes Italian debut with new Rome property
Hyatt has opened Thompson Rome, a 69-room hotel in a renovated 1940s building near Piazza Venezia, marking the brand's Italian debut.
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PHĀEA to rebrand Blue Palace as Rosewood, Village Heights as Hilton Tapestry in 2027
PHĀEA is moving forward with two international partnerships in Crete, turning Blue Palace into Rosewood and Village Heights into a Hilton Tapestry Collection property.
The Modernist to Open Third Hotel in Piraeus in 2027
The Modernist Hotels will open a 45-room property near the port of Piraeus in 2027.
New JdV by Hyatt Hotel Opens in Portland, Oregon
The Mindaro, a JdV by Hyatt hotel, has opened in Portland, Oregon, with 90 guestrooms near the airport.
Lampsa to lease Kriezotou plot for 30 years
e-EFKA approved Lampsa as the tenant for a central Athens plot, with a monthly rent of 65,000 euros.
Accor, Corinthia agree to add Verdi Hotels to Handwritten Collection
Five hotels in Malta, Portugal and Tunisia will join Accor's Handwritten Collection from November 2026 under a new franchise deal with Corinthia.
Aldemar plans two new hotels in Skafidia, Ilia
Aldemar subsidiary EPTEA has secured environmental approvals for two hotels totalling 928 beds in Skafidia.
New Mereshi Safari Camp opens in Tanzania's Serengeti
Mereshi Safari Camp, built almost entirely with Tanzanian materials and labour, offers 18 elevated suites on the savannah.
Construction begins on Atari Hotels' debut property in Phoenix
Intersection Development has begun construction on Atari Hotels' first property on Roosevelt Row in Phoenix, set to open by early 2029.
EDITION opens first African hotel in Cape Town's harbour
The Cape Town EDITION has opened at Quay 7 on the V&A Waterfront, designed by Neri&Hu with 142 rooms and suites.
Hyatt brings StandardX brand to North America with New York flagship
Hyatt announced The StandardX Times Square, featuring an observation deck, rooftop pool and a free-fall ride in the Theater District.
Permit issued for new 5-star hotel in Folegandros
A building permit has been issued for a new 5-star tourist complex at Tsimplaki-Trouli in Folegandros.
New hotels approved in Koufonisi and Mani
Authorities approved terms for a new 5-star hotel in Ano Koufonisi and a new 4-star unit in Areopoli, alongside interventions at existing properties elsewhere.
Raines breaks ground on new Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel
Raines announced groundbreaking on a 107-key Home2 Suites by Hilton in North Augusta, South Carolina, expected to open in Q4 2027.
The Social Hub files plans for new Edinburgh hospitality site
The Social Hub has submitted plans for a 580-bed student, hotel and extended-stay facility on the former Fountain Brewery site in Edinburgh.
Peachtree arranges $12.75M bridge loan for new Gettysburg hotel
Peachtree Group has provided a $12.75 million bridge loan to help complete The Barn Hotel, a 70-room property in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Wyndham Reaches 14 Hotels Under Dazzler Select Brand
One year after launch, Wyndham's Dazzler Select brand has grown to 14 open hotels in the United States.
New hotels open internationally in October 2026
A roundup of new hotels that opened or completed renovation in October 2026, from Lucknow to Singapore.
Grecotel marks renovation of Filoxenia hotel in Kalamata
Grecotel held the official opening of the fully renovated Filoxenia hotel in Kalamata, following a €20 million investment.
Turkey hotel investment slows as 280 new properties planned by 2027
Investors in Turkey are shifting toward acquisitions of existing hotels, while research forecasts 280 new properties by 2027.
Brown Hotels plans five new projects across Greece by 2028
Brown Hotels announced five new projects in Aegina, Corfu, Athens and Nea Makri, with completion planned by 2028.
Permit granted for 41-bed guesthouse in listed Psyrri building
Greece's environment ministry approved building terms for restoring a listed property and adding two new structures to form a tourist complex in Psyrri.
G6 Hospitality Signs Deal for New Studio 6 Plus in Illinois
G6 Hospitality announced a development agreement with entrepreneur Vijaykumar Patel for a new Studio 6 Plus in Marshall, Illinois.
Wilde opens extended-stay hotel in Amsterdam Noord
Irish hotel group Wilde has opened a property in Amsterdam offering apartments for stays of seven nights or longer.
Travel + Leisure expands Eddie Bauer Adventure Club into Texas
The company announced its first "Outpost" property near Austin, featuring geodomes, yurts and cabins.
New luxury hotels set to open in 2026-2027 across Finland, Malta and Italy
The PC Agency's 2027 picks include new hotel openings in Lapland, Valletta and the Amalfi Coast.
New general manager named for upcoming Brach Roma
Francesca Tozzi has been named general manager of Brach Roma, set to open in April 2027.
Leonardo Hotels Opens First Property in Nicosia
Leonardo Hotels & Resorts Mediterranean has opened the 71-room Leonardo Boutique Hotel Venetian Nicosia near the Venetian Walls.
Experimental Roma opens new hotel on Via Veneto
Experimental Roma has opened in a former bank building on Via Veneto, featuring 82 rooms designed by Rodolphe Parente.
Schauinsland-Reisen adds two new hotels in Kos for 2027
The German tour operator is expanding its summer 2027 programme with two new hotels in Kos and new properties in Mallorca.