Waldorf Astoria Reopens Amid Global Hotel Boom

The iconic Waldorf Astoria New York will reopen for reservations on September 1 following an eight-year renovation that preserves Art Deco features and introduces modern luxury, including restored event spaces and a new wellness spa. In Savannah, the boutique Municipal Grand hotel has opened in a former 1960s bank building, offering midcentury-inspired design, inventive dining, and an upcoming underground bar. North Texas is experiencing a hotel boom with Dallas' first Auberge Resorts Collection hotel, a new Four Seasons Hotel with private residences, and new Autograph Collection hotels in Fort Worth. In Salisbury, UK, a Grade-II listed building is being transformed into a five-star hotel with a rooftop bar offering panoramic views, aiming to revitalize the historic site. The Bristol Hotel in the UK continues to draw guests with its revamped rooms and riverfront restaurant. These hotel developments illustrate a trend of blending historic preservation with modern amenities to boost tourism.