Latest news: DoveHill acquires in Maine; Dreamscape adds in Michigan; Hyatt’s experiential partner

DoveHill acquires in Maine. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based DoveHill has acquired the White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine, from an undisclosed seller for an undisclosed amount. An icon of New England hospitality since the 1970s, White Barn Inn is part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. The Auberge Resorts Collection will continue to manage the hotel.

Dreamscape adds in Michigan. Dallas-based Dreamscape Hospitality has added the 85-key St. Clair Inn in Michigan to its management portfolio. Located in the town of St. Clair, about 52 miles northeast of Detroit, the property is set to undergo renovations and will join the Tribute Portfolio by Marriott.

Experiential platform partners with Hyatt. Austin, Texas-based experiential platform Way is collaborating with Hyatt Hotels Corp. to integrate the platform into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, which will enable end-to-end merchandising and marketing of thousands of bespoke offerings and experiences throughout Hyatt’s guest journey. The first-of-its-kind launch allows World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points on ancillary offerings and experiences booked through individual Hyatt hotel websites.

Meliá’s first luxury hotel in Peru. Palma, Spain-based Meliá Hotels International is opening its first luxury hotel in Peru. The Meliá Collection Lima will start welcoming guests in July 2026 and is located in the historic Casa de la Pila site. Opening in two phases, the hotel will open 61 rooms to guests in 2026, with the second phase of opening in July 2027 to expand its tally to 107 rooms.

Hilton adds in Hyderabad. Hilton is partnering with Shree Venkateshwara Hotels and Convention to open the 304-key Hilton Hyderabad Gachibowli in Hyderabad, India. This marks the second Hilton property in Hyderabad. 

STR concentration declines in Spain. The territorial distribution of short-term rentals (STRs) properties per inhabited square kilometer in Spain decreased by -0.2% over the past year, falling from an average of 6.8 to 6.6 properties per km, according to Mabrian Data Intelligence. Notable decreases are observed in Alicante, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Pontevedra, while increases occur in Malaga, Seville, and Girona. Mabrian’s study reveals that, since August 2024, Alicante (-1.2%), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and Pontevedra (-0.8% in both cases) are the provinces that have the most significant reduction in STR territorial concentration per square kilometer. 

Aleph adds in Makkah. Dubai-based Aleph Hospitality has signed a hotel management agreement with Makkah, Saudi Arabia-based Diyar Al Khalidiyah Hotel Services Co. for the 338-key Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel in Makkah. Aleph Hospitality is currently in negotiations with hotel brands to secure international branding for the hotel.

Hilton adds Canopy in the Philippines. Hilton and Manila, Philippines-based Ayala Land Hospitality have signed a deal for the Canopy by Hilton Makati, set to open in 2026. The property will be the first Canopy by Hilton in the Philippines.