Rafael Nadal's new resort in Mexico, ZEL Cozumel, joined a wave of hospitality expansions in late November 2026. Hyatt opened Thompson Hotels in Seville, Spain, while Marriott experimented with an all-electric hotel in Vermont.
IHG added a luxury property in London, and new projects were announced in Bahrain and Croatia. These developments reflect ongoing growth in the global hospitality sector.
The week also saw leadership changes at major hotel groups, including Hyatt, Fairmont, and Atlantis Dubai. Investors remained active in Japan, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the industry as hotel owners balance expansion with cost and technology management.
