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February 17, 2026

Hotels & Resorts

Hilton is set to expand its luxury footprint in the Caribbean with the 2028 opening of AMARIS Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos. The project will operate under the LXR Hotels & Resorts brand and feature 170 guest rooms alongside high-end branded residences. This development is part of a broader push by Hilton to double its luxury presence in the region through its top-tier brands.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to debut its Kimpton brand in Morocco following a strategic agreement with Sirayane Hospitality. The 67-room Kimpton Marrakech will open in late 2026, offering a luxury lifestyle experience south of the city's historic centre. Featuring a rooftop restaurant and views of the Atlas Mountains, the project highlights the growing international demand for boutique hotels in North Africa.
Hilton and Higuerón Developments have announced the signing of the Waldorf Astoria Marbella, set to open in Spain’s Malaga Province in 2029. The resort will feature 120 guest rooms and 120 Waldorf Astoria branded residences, offering luxury accommodations with views of the Mediterranean. Amenities will include a 750 square metre spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a gym and multiple dining venues, including the brand’s iconic Peacock Alley.
Moxy Hotels has debuted in Nepal with the opening of Moxy Kathmandu in the city’s Durbarmarg district. The 101-room hotel is positioned as a lifestyle brand suited for a city that blends historical heritage with modern energy. The property is designed with flexible social spaces, including The Moxy Bar, which doubles as the check-in area and offers a complimentary cocktail to guests.
Chedi Hospitality, a global curator of design-led hotels, resorts, and branded residences, has appointed Stephan Schupbach as its new President & Group Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Mr Schupbach will now lead the company’s long-term strategy, brand vision, and portfolio performance.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo, Asia’s first establishment under the brand, has completed a landmark 19-month, property-wide restoration. Announced on 9th of December by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the project was led by Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku and marks the most extensive renewal in the iconic hotel’s 30-year history. The work spans 171 redesigned guestrooms and suites, restored public spaces, and elevated dining offerings including the new Girandole by Alain Ducasse.

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