AIC Hotel Group's Unico Hotel Collection will expand its luxury presence in Mexico with the opening of Unico 20°105° Hotel Vallarta on September 1. The new adults-only, all-inclusive resort will be located in Riviera Nayarit, marking the brand’s second property following the successful debut of its Riviera Maya location in 2017.

In a major move to strengthen its global presence in the lifestyle lodging segment, Marriott International announced on April 28, 2025, that it will acquire boutique hotel chain citizenM in a $355 million transaction. The acquisition will eventually integrate citizenM properties into the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, though specific timelines and benefits for elite members have yet to be detailed.

The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has launched a large-scale renovation project set to unfold in phases through winter 2026. The transformation will encompass all 1,628 guestrooms and suites, 320,000 square feet of meeting and event space, dining venues, and recreational areas.

A guest at a beachside hotel in Vlissingen, Netherlands, returned to her room to find an unexpected visitor—a grey seal resting on the floor.

The incident occurred at Pier 7, a beachfront hotel with rooms directly on the sand. According to local reports, the guest had stepped out to walk her dog but mistakenly left the door open, allowing the seal to slip inside. Upon discovering the marine intruder, she quickly contacted the hotel staff, who then reached out to the Sea Animal Rescue Team, a local animal welfare organization.

St. Pete Beach has a new reason to shine as the Hotel Zamora reveals a stunning $7.5 million renovation, elevating it to a 4-star luxury destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Alongside this transformation, the hotel introduces Azura Coastal Kitchen & Bar, a new dining hotspot replacing the former Castille restaurant.