best of 2023 From statement-making properties in the Middle East to charming retreats in the U.S. and grande dame redos in Europe, it's been a year of accelerated growth for the hotel industry. In fact, 2,212 hotels opened this year, according to Lodging Econometrics, a nearly 12 percent increase from 2022. We took on the daunting task of whittling down the top 50-plus openings, broken down by region, that came across our desks in 2023. To see more properties that made our list, visit hospitalitydesign.com. united states 060 asia-pacifi c 065 europe 068 middle east + africa 071 the americas 074 See more at hospitalitydesign.com MII AMO p.061 By KATIE KERVIN AND ALISSA PONCHIONE hospitalitydesign.com December 2023 059http://www.hospitalitydesign.com http://www.hospitalitydesign.com http://www.hospitalitydesign.com