Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently announced the opening of Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao. Nestled in the core of the West Hongqiao Business District, the new hotel neighbors the National Exhibition and Convention Center and the Hongqiao transportation hub. Offering a vibrant, social, and stylish stay for modern explorers, Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao features energetic public spaces, tech-savvy rooms, and a design-driven experience that’s anything but ordinary.

The award-winning team behind one of Argyll’s most iconic coastal hotels has announced plans to open a new cafe overlooking Castle Stalker and Loch Linnhe in early 2026. The Pierhouse Hotel at Port Appin is now leading the refurbishment of the former Castle Stalker View Cafe on the A828 between Ballachulish and Connel.

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami – the private Atlantic Ocean coastline escape located just minutes from the vibrant energy of Miami – officially reopens its doors today, debuting a striking $100 million transformation, ushering in a bold new era of seaside glamour, where modern coastal sophistication meets timeless elegance. This intimate resort haven is set across seventeen acres of pristine beachfront and blends the oasis of Key Biscayne’s island lifestyle with the fashionable energy of Miami. Guests feel an immediate connection to the sea through the newly refashioned open-air architecture, uninterrupted ocean views, and a palette of sun-washed island tones and natural textures. Led by the global luxury hospitality developers Gencom and acclaimed design studios Hart Howerton, DesignAgency, and Chapi Chapo Design, the inspiring transformation marks the resort’s first comprehensive renewal in nearly twenty-five years, revitalizing every corner of its secluded setting.

InterContinental, the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, is opening new doors to a world of fascination on The Red Sea. Advancing the brand’s pioneering outlook and reinforcing IHG Hotels & Resorts’ global commitment to growing a leading luxury and lifestyle portfolio, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort is among the first to open on Shura Island – a destination which, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions, is setting a new global benchmark in luxury tourism. The 210-room resort, set within pristine waters, vibrant coral reefs, and protected marine ecosystems, combines unmatched natural beauty with visionary, sustainable development. Offering guests an immersive sense of exclusivity and escapism, bold coral inspired architecture, cultural authenticity and intuitive service combine on Saudi Arabia’s compelling coastline.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with an investment fund managed by SEDCO Capital, a global multi-asset management and advisory firm, to launch Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah. The 150-key lifestyle hotel marks the first collaboration between the global hospitality group and the Saudi real estate investment fund. Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah will form a central component of the Grand Square mixed-use development on King Abdulaziz Road in Jeddah. The project is being developed through a strategic partnership via the fund, which brings together Ajdan Real Estate Development Company, MASIC Investment Company, and SEDCO Capital. It aims to introduce a new model of contemporary living in Jeddah by integrating hospitality, retail, and office spaces within one destination.

Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa, marking the company’s entry into Hyderabad. Strategically located in India’s Biotech Hub, the urban resort blends Hilton’s vibrant spaces with an architectural style that complements the landscape and incorporates sustainable design elements. Developed in partnership with C.K.R Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Hilton Hyderabad Genome Valley Resort & Spa marks a significant milestone in Hilton’s robust South Asia expansion, introducing the brand’s world-class hospitality to one of India’s fastest-growing cities. With a GDP of USD 94 billion and rising infrastructure and global investment, Hyderabad is experiencing heightened demand for premium hospitality that caters to both business and leisure travelers.