Hotels

The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manhattan Times Square officially reopened on September 3, 2026, after completing a comprehensive renovation. The renovation enhanced its facilities and guest experience.

Hard Rock Hotel Malta, the brand's first property on the island, opened at St. George's Bay with a guitar smash ceremony. The five-star hotel features 397 rooms, 11 swimming pools, over 10 venues, and a €350 million investment creating hundreds of jobs.

Royalton Vessence Cancun opened on March 1, 2026, with 376 suites including swim-out accommodations. The resort features a rooftop oceanfront pool and is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.

Rixos will open its first all-inclusive resort in Thailand, Rixos Water World Phuket, in early 2028. The resort will feature over 600 rooms, a landmark waterpark, and extensive amenities for families and international travelers.

Hard Rock Hotel Malta opened on September 2, 2026, in St. George's Bay as a five-star property with 397 rooms and 11 swimming pools. The €350 million investment created hundreds of new jobs in Malta's tourism sector.

Thai developer Sansiri acquired a luxury hotel in Italy for €200 million on September 3, 2026. This purchase expands Sansiri's international hotel holdings.

Accor stock remained steady on September 3, 2026, amid increasing revenue and profit from rising hotel occupancy and room rates. The group's recovery surpasses pandemic-era lows and aligns with broader sector gains.

Hourly hotel room bookings in China rose 32% year-on-year since 2024, driven mainly by users born in the 1990s and 2000s. Cinemas, KTVs, and bath centers are attracting short-stay customers with cheaper, more flexible offerings.

Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square finished its renovation and reopened on September 3, 2026. The hotel is situated in the heart of Manhattan Times Square, New York.

Constellation Hotels appointed Neil Jacobs as CEO of its new luxury hospitality management business, which will operate its growing portfolio including London’s The Connaught, The Emory, and The Berkeley. The portfolio will expand with upcoming properties in Paris, Marrakech, and Hackwood Park while retaining individual hotel identities.