Hotel News

Blackstone plans to take Hotel Investment Partners public via an IPO valued at $6.9 billion on the Madrid stock exchange in late 2026. HIP owns 61 hotels across the Mediterranean and partners with Mangia's to reposition resorts as luxury destinations.

Sapphire Sands Villas, a new luxury resort by Bay Gardens Resorts, opened late July 2026 on Reduit Beach, Saint Lucia, with 27 keys and private plunge pools. The property provides 24-hour butler service and access to amenities across Bay Gardens’ portfolio.

Blackstone is preparing a $7 billion IPO for Hotel Investment Partners, which owns 61 Mediterranean hotels. The company targets a Madrid stock exchange listing in late 2026.

Bayfront Hotel Cebu in the Philippines celebrates 12 years of operation. The hotel has remained resilient amid evolving tourism conditions.

Blackstone plans a $7 billion IPO for Hotel Investment Partners, which owns 61 Mediterranean hotels. The IPO filing is expected in early October 2026 with a target listing in late October or early November 2026.

Bay Gardens Resorts opened Sapphire Sands Villas on Reduit Beach in Saint Lucia, featuring nine beachfront villas and 24-hour butler service. The resort offers flexible villa configurations, private plunge pools, and access to amenities across the Rodney Bay area.

Blackstone is preparing an IPO valued between $6.9 billion and €7 billion for Hotel Investment Partners. The Barcelona-based company owns 61 Mediterranean hotels and targets a listing on the Spanish stock exchange in late 2026.

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.