Hilton is pressing ahead with an ambitious global expansion and refurbishment programme in early 2026, unveiling new hotels and refreshed landmark properties across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
The pipeline includes high-profile luxury debuts, lifestyle brand expansions and the introduction of new Hilton concepts in key growth markets, as the group looks to capture rising demand for both leisure and business travel.
Among the headline openings is Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, marking the luxury brand’s debut in Morocco. Scheduled to open in early 2026 within the Mohammed VI Tower, the hotel will feature 55 rooms and suites, multiple dining concepts including Peacock Alley, a spa, meeting spaces and both outdoor and infinity pools.
Hilton is also expanding its Tempo by Hilton lifestyle brand across the United States. New openings are planned in Nashville, San Diego and Savannah, with properties designed around wellness, flexible workspaces and premium fitness facilities. The Nashville Midtown hotel, opening in January 2026, will offer 161 rooms, while the San Diego Del Mar location will bring the brand to the US West Coast in February.
In the Middle East, Hilton’s premium economy brand Spark by Hilton will make its regional debut with the opening of Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah in February 2026. Located near Masjid al-Haram, the 329-room hotel will cater to religious and leisure travellers with complimentary breakfast and dedicated prayer halls.
Latin America will also see a brand first, with Motto by Hilton Recife opening in February 2026. Hilton’s first property in Brazil’s north-eastern capital will offer 132 rooms, a restaurant, coworking space and a rooftop bar overlooking Recife’s historic centre.
In Europe, Hilton is continuing to grow its Curio Collection portfolio. The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton will open in February 2026 in the City of London, offering 234 rooms in a reimagined office building inspired by the capital’s banking heritage. Further Curio openings include Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, set within the UNESCO-listed Cappadocia region, and The Monarch San Antonio, a 200-room downtown property with extensive event space.
Asia-Pacific is another focus area. Slohh by Roach Bengaluru, Curio Collection by Hilton will become Hilton’s first lifestyle hotel in India when it opens in March 2026, targeting business travellers in Bengaluru’s technology corridor. In Malaysia, Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort will debut with 251 rooms set amid rainforest and coastal scenery, alongside extensive wellness and leisure facilities.
Hilton is also investing heavily in high-traffic transport and resort destinations. Hilton Istanbul Airport will become the group’s first property at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, offering 485 rooms directly connected to the terminal. In the US, Hilton Miami Beach is set to reopen in March 2026 following a major refresh, featuring rooftop pools, new dining concepts and expanded meeting space.
Elsewhere, Home2 Suites by Hilton will add a new property in American Canyon at the gateway to Napa Valley, while the The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino will introduce a new boutique-style tower within the flagship resort on Palm Beach.
Alongside new builds, Hilton is undertaking significant renovations at established properties including Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill and Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, refreshing historic hotels for modern travellers.
From luxury flagships to lifestyle and premium economy brands, Hilton’s early 2026 pipeline underscores its strategy of targeted global growth, brand diversification and reinvestment in iconic locations as it competes for travellers in an increasingly experience-driven market.
