Hyatt Hotels has announced a wave of new openings and signings that extend the company’s reach across Europe and Africa, adding destinations in Greece, the United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe to its growing portfolio.
Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros brings Cycladic culture to Greece
Hyatt celebrated the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50 room contemporary Cycladic retreat on the Greek island of Paros, managed by Swot Hospitality. The hotel blends the cultural heritage of the island with upscale leisure offerings and private outdoor space, marking the Destination by Hyatt brand’s second property in Greece and its first on a Greek island. This milestone comes as the brand’s footprint grows to 25 hotels and resorts in nearly 10 countries globally, and as Greece’s inbound tourism reaches an all time high, attracting 37.98 million visitors in 2025.
Named after the ancient marble inscription discovered on Paros that recorded moments of Greek history and mythology, the hotel invites guests to experience the island as participants in an unfolding story. Located in the village of Kampos, minutes from the airport and Parikia Port, the property features 50 newly built guestrooms and suites for guests ages 13 and above, with 39 rooms offering private pools and the rest featuring outdoor jacuzzis. Interiors by Makridis Associates draw on Paros marble, landscape and natural light, using clean lines, whitewashed forms and natural materials including stone, wood and linen.
Dining at the hotel’s signature restaurant, NAAO, follows the rhythm of the island, from breakfast with the Peskesi basket to sharing style lunches at The Parian Table, to evening menus built around curing, sun drying and grilling. Wellness is centered on Nipson Spa, inspired by ancient Greek healing traditions, with a fully equipped fitness centre, saunas, a treatment room and a large outdoor pool.
Hyatt Regency London Olympia opens within £1.3bn redevelopment
In the United Kingdom, Hyatt announced the opening of Hyatt Regency London Olympia, located within the recently redeveloped £1.3bn Olympia destination. This marks the fifth Hyatt Regency hotel in London, as the brand continues its expansion in Europe’s most visited city and across the U.K.
The hotel occupies Emberton House, originally opened in 1937 as one of Europe’s largest multi story car parks, now transformed through a bold architectural reimagining co-designed by Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC. Interiors by twenty2degrees weave Art Deco influences into the building’s industrial aesthetic, with bespoke artwork referencing Eadweard Muybridge’s chronophotography and the venue’s storied musical history, including performances by Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Chemical Brothers.
The property features 204 spacious guestrooms and suites across 14 categories, each zoned into a Work and Play area and a Groom and Prep zone, along with smart technology including keyless entry. Dining options include the 1937 Lounge & Bar, grab and go concept The Market, and Idalia restaurant in the Grade II listed Pillar Hall, helmed by chefs Samantha Williams and Lorena Tommasi. The hotel also offers over 900 square feet of flexible meeting space and direct access to Olympia’s convention centre, which can host up to 20,000 attendees.
Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom set to open in 2027
Looking ahead to Africa, Hyatt announced that Grand Hyatt Victoria Falls The Kingdom is expected to open in late 2027, following a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and an affiliate of Albwardy Investments LLC. Located in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, the property will become the second Hyatt branded hotel in the country.
Originally built in 1966 and redeveloped in 1999, the hotel will undergo an extensive renovation and design transformation in line with the Grand Hyatt brand, aiming to create a destination within a destination. Once open, World of Hyatt members will be able to earn and redeem benefits at the property.
Set within Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site locally known as Mosi oa Tunya, or “The Smoke That Thunders,” the hotel will place guests within a vibrant and compact tourism hub, just a five minute walk from the Victoria Falls rainforest and with easy access to regional safari circuits, guided tours and cultural experiences.
The property is expected to feature 245 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms, alongside 1,800 square meters (19,375 square feet) of meeting and event space, three dining venues, a spa and fitness center, and a grand lobby lounge. As the closest hotel to the entrance of Victoria Falls National Park on the Zimbabwean side of the border, and just a 20 minute drive from Victoria Falls International Airport, the hotel is well positioned for leisure, events and business travellers alike.
