Mandarin Oriental Opens in Mallorca, Hyatt Expands in Italy, Brands Debut in Asia, and Other Hotel News

From new luxury resorts in Spain and Mexico to major brand growth in Italy, the hotel world had another busy week.

Mandarin Oriental has arrived in Mallorca, Hyatt is adding 3 hotels in Italy, and a pair of hotel brands made their Asian debuts. Here’s all the interesting hotel news you may have missed this week.

Hotel Openings

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca

Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, has welcomed its first guests on the island’s southwest coast in Calvià, near Puerto Portals. The resort occupies the site of the former Hotel Punta Negra and features 131 rooms and suites set among pine trees, gardens, secluded coves, and Mediterranean views.

The resort marks Mandarin Oriental’s third hotel in Spain, joining Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid.

Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort in Malaysia. The 251-room beachfront resort spans nearly 22 acres between tropical rainforest and the Andaman Sea.

Amenities include 4 dining concepts, eforea Spa, 3 swimming pools, 5 meditative rock pools, a Nature Center, a Kids’ Club, recreational courts, and more than 5,400 square feet of event space.

Nightly rates start at $185 or 59,000 Hilton Honors points.

Spark by Hilton Debuts in Asia Pacific

Hilton has opened the first 2 Spark by Hilton hotels in Asia Pacific, with properties in Bengaluru and Goa, India. The openings follow Hilton’s agreement with Olive Hospitality to open 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across India.

Spark by Hilton launched in 2023 and now has more than 240 open hotels globally, with nearly 230 properties in the pipeline.

voco Debuts in Malaysia

voco Kuching marks IHG’s first voco property in Malaysia, opening in Sarawak’s riverside capital just minutes from Kuching International Airport (KCH). The 321-room hotel features locally inspired interiors, a signature restaurant, outdoor pool, and nearly 26,000 square feet of event space — including one of Kuching’s largest hotel ballrooms.

Rooms start at $75 or 16,000 IHG One Rewards points.

Future Hotel Signings

Hyatt Adds 3 Hotels in Italy

Hyatt has announced plans for 3 new hotels in Italy, adding 428 rooms and suites across Rome and Sicily. Hyatt Regency Rome Central is expected to open at the end of Q3 2026 near Termini station with 238 rooms, a rooftop pool, a pool bar, and an Asian-inspired restaurant. Thompson Rome is expected to open in Q4 2026 in a heritage building near the Colosseum, with 69 rooms and 3 dining venues.

Finally, the Park Hyatt Taormina is planned for 2028 in Sicily and will feature 121 suites, private terraces, Ionian Sea and Mount Etna views, dining, and a spa.

Kimpton Is Coming to Madrid (2030)

IHG has signed its first Kimpton hotel in Madrid in partnership with El Corte Inglés. The 106-key hotel is expected to open in mid-2030 on Goya Street in the Barrio Salamanca neighborhood. Plans call for a ground-floor restaurant, spa, indoor pool, and rooftop bar and restaurant.

InterContinental Vilamoura — Algarve (2027)

IHG will convert the current Crowne Plaza in Vilamoura, Portugal, into InterContinental Vilamoura – Algarve. The hotel is scheduled to open in April 2027 after a full renovation. The property will feature 323 rooms, restaurants and bars, spa and wellness facilities, leisure amenities, and meeting and event space.

Hotel Industry News

• Marriott sued over award booking fees: A class action suit alleges Marriott failed to disclose mandatory fees upfront on award bookings.
• Marriott plans 10 hotels in Saudi Arabia: Marriott and Blacksand will develop 10 hotels with more than 1,300 rooms through 2030.
• IHG tops 50 hotels in Italy: IHG signed 4 more hotels, pushing its Italian pipeline past 50 properties.
• Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica adds residences: The resort unveiled 8 private residences now bookable for short and extended stays.
• Marriott’s new Series brand complicates earnings: Marriott has updated the Bonvoy terms to provide different points and elite nights earnings at Series by Marriott, depending on the country.

Final Thoughts

This week’s hotel news leans heavily into luxury and international growth. Mandarin Oriental’s Mallorca opening and the news from Kimpton should be especially interesting for travelers looking at high-end leisure stays, while Hyatt and IHG’s Italy expansions show just how competitive Europe’s hotel market remains.