Hotel News

The U.S. will see 556 new hotels open in 2026, many launching with operational delays and incomplete amenities. Early guests may face construction noise, staffing challenges, and limited services.

IHG Hotels & Resorts and GCP Hospitality have finalized a deal for 14 hotels in Kyoto, totaling 1,063 rooms, all planned for renovation and rebranding. The portfolio includes 12 Garner hotels and one Holiday Inn Express, with phased openings over the next year.

Erick Ramirez was named Director of Sales & Marketing at Solaz Luxury Collection Resort in Los Cabos. The appointment supports the resort's strategic market development efforts.

Radisson Hotel Group operates 35 hotels and has 15 under construction in Saudi Arabia, targeting 100 by 2030. The company remains confident despite regional tourism slowdowns caused by the U.S.-Iran conflict.

The Bend Shilo Inn closed in January 2026 following bankruptcy, with employees owed $3,800 in unpaid wages. Field & Stream Lodge Co. plans to reopen the property under its brand in 2028.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with GCP Hospitality for 14 hotels in Kyoto, Japan, totaling 1,063 rooms. The properties will undergo renovations and reopen over the next 12 months.

IHG Hotels & Resorts signed a management deal with GCP Hospitality for 14 hotels in Kyoto totaling 1,063 rooms. Renovations and rebranding will occur in phased openings over 12 months.

Radisson Hotel Group operates 35 hotels in Saudi Arabia with 15 more under construction. The group targets 100 hotels in the kingdom by 2030 despite regional disruptions caused by the U.S.-Iran war.

Erick Ramirez has been named Director of Sales and Marketing at Solaz Luxury Collection Resort in Los Cabos. The appointment was announced on August 24-25, 2026.

IHCL has unveiled the Taj Palace hotel in Lucknow with 181 keys. The hotel opens in August 2026, expanding IHCL's presence in Uttar Pradesh.