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January 2, 2026

Hotels & Resorts

The Weitz Company has broken ground on the new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride in Colorado, marking the start of construction on Mountain Village’s last snow-front development site. The 532,000 sq ft project will deliver 52 hotel rooms, 43 hotel residences, and 26 private residences, setting a new benchmark for luxury mountain living.
Hilton has announced plans to double its presence in Oman with the signing of three new hotels at Muscat’s Barr Al Jissah, including the Sultanate’s first Waldorf Astoria. Opening in January 2026, the Waldorf Astoria Muscat Al Husn, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha will introduce 680 new rooms, 15 dining venues, and extensive leisure facilities to Oman’s tourism landscape.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Homeinns Hotel Group have signed a master franchise agreement to launch 50 Hyatt Studios hotels across China’s emerging cities. The collaboration expands Hyatt’s upper-midscale footprint and reinforces its long-term growth strategy in one of its key global markets.
Hilton has announced the launch of its Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand in Sub-Saharan Africa, with new signings in South Africa, Kenya, and Rwanda. The expansion supports Hilton’s plan to nearly triple its footprint across the continent to more than 160 hotels.
Kimpton is set to expand its luxury presence in Arizona with the debut of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley. Opening in early 2026, the 42-acre property will be the first IHG luxury brand in the area, offering guests a contemporary desert retreat with high-end amenities, multiple dining venues, and sweeping mountain views.
The Ascott Limited has strengthened its European presence with seven new property signings across Vienna and Seville, totalling nearly 1,100 units. The move deepens the group’s partnership with VIE Trust Real Estate Group and expands its footprint in Spain with its first resort project in Seville’s Lagoon City.

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