World of Hyatt, New Hotels, and Iconic Closures: A Week of Hospitality Highlights

This week’s hotel buzz centers on a mix of tech upgrades, new openings, and historic renovations. World of Hyatt finally lets members transfer points online, cutting out the old PDF process, and has launched Air Canada offers that let guests earn points across both programs. In India, LXR Hotels & Resorts opens The Den Bengaluru, a 226‑room resort with a rooftop Mediterranean‑Indian restaurant, spa, pool, and game room, marking the brand’s first Indian property. Across the U. S. , Dallas welcomes the Martin Brudnizki‑designed Auberge Collection hotel The Knox, opening Jan. 29, 2026, with bars, restaurants, a spa, and a pool, priced around $800 per night. Meanwhile, New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel will close for four years in January to restore its 18‑story façade, offering one last chance for guests before renovations begin. In Rome, Generator’s new “What Dreams Are Made Of” package ties a stay to a Vespa‑guided tour, a Lizzie McGuire map, and themed cocktails, appealing to nostalgic travelers.