
Accor to launch floating hotel in Dubai
The hospitality group is adding Queen Elizabeth 2 to its portfolio as Dubai’s first and only floating hotel.

New Zealand welcomes its first voco hotel
The launch of voco Auckland City Centre signifies the IHG brand’s entry to the country.

Redevelopment proposal announced for Downtown Miami Hyatt
Hyatt and the Miami-based developer Gencom have together revealed their proposal to redevelop Downtown Miami’s celebrated Hyatt Regency Miami.

IHG and tristar GmbH extend Northern Europe development plans
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the extension of this Multiple Development Agreement seeing the partnership grow to 60 hotels by 2035.

New YOTEL site to open in Lisbon business hub
A new property under the YOTEL hospitality brand is set to open in the forthcoming Lisbon World Trade Center.

Oliver Hemming wins Good Design Award
Studio Designs lead by Oliver Hemming, wins its 3rd Good Design Award.

Design concept: Sequoia Lodge
In this collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN we look at the 2021-completed Sequoia Lodge in Crafers, Australia.

IHG to open first Vignette Collection hotel in Porto
The newest luxury lifestyle brand from IHG Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, is to make its debut in Porto, Portugal.

TECEprofil toilet module with Uni 750 cistern
Lower installation height, more design freedom: New TECEprofil toilet module brings washbasin and toilet to one level.

New Zleep Hotel debuts in Danish harbour town
Deutsche Hospitality has announced the opening of this hotel within the economy Zleep Hotel portfolio in Køge, Denmark.
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Group Overview: The Ascott Limited to open 200 new hotels [Infographic]
Insight from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals significant growth for The Ascott Limited hotel group.

IHG signs its first hotel on New South Wales’ South Coast
IHG has announced the signing of a Crowne Plaza hotel on the NSW South Coast in Australia.

Sump & Stammer: Creating a sustainable future for generations to come
Sustainability is not just a buzzword. It’s something companies must fill with actions and individual activities to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Radisson reveals impressive growth plans
Radisson Hotel Group has announced its plans to sign as many as 330 new hotels in 2022.

Design showcase: Top 5 designs with glass
Our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN places the focus on five exceptional hotel designs using glass.

Hampton by Hilton marks inaugural opening in Riga
The Hampton by Hilton brand has debuted in Latvia’s capital with the opening of Hampton by Hilton Riga Airport.

Commtech Asia: The road to Net Zero
From Hotels that “just work” to hotels that are operationally ready.

Kohler x Jack Irving Collaborate at Clerkenwell Design Week
To celebrate the relaunch of its London Experience Center, Kohler is unveiling a collaboration with UK fashion designer Jack Irving during Clerkenwell Design Week.
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City Overview: Shenzhen to grow hotel scene with over 40 properties [Infographic]
The metropolis linking Hong Kong to China’s mainland is set to welcome 44 new hotels over the coming years.

Radisson Collection enters Baltics with Tallinn opening
Radisson Hotel Group has debuted the Radisson Collection brand in the Baltics by launching Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn.

Gallery Hotel Barcelona – a modern renovated décor by Martinez Ottero Contract
Gallery Hotel in Barcelona presents a new interior design worth visiting and spending the night.

Orient Express to open second Italy hotel in Venice
Orient Express has signed an agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open a hotel at the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli.

Project of the Week: Pendry Hotel La Quinta
Our latest Project of Week title goes to the 2023-opening Pendry Hotel La Quinta in California.

Four Seasons reveals plans for resort and residences in Oman
Four Seasons and Oman Tourism Development Company have together announced the forthcoming development of an exciting property in Muscat.

Effective cleaning processes and what they mean for hotels
As cleanliness, hygiene and health are increasingly important, effective cleaning processes are more relevant than ever in the hotel industry. They are the only way to ensure that hotels create a pleasant, reassuring atmosphere that guests will equate with safety.

Mindful JW Marriott hotel debuts in São Paulo
JW Marriott Hotel São Paulo provides an urban retreat within Brazil’s largest metropolis.

Scandic Hotels signs its third hotel in Tromso
Scandic is set to open a third hotel in Tromso, Norway, meeting the demand of a growing leisure segment.

Seoul hotel debut marks AC Hotels’ South Korea debut
AC Hotels by Marriott has entered South Korea for the first time with the opening of a new hotel at the heart of Seoul.

Radisson Individuals enters Turkey with Istanbul debut
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals, is now open in historic Istanbul.

Design concept: Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a look at the 2021 completed transformation of Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid.

The big interview: Karen Hay, founder and creative director, INdulge Design
INdulge Design’s founder and creative director, Karen Hay, talks to TOPHOTELPROJECTS about her journey in hospitality design.

W Hotels debuts new hotel on Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach
W Dubai – Mina Seyahi places guests on the highly sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline.

5 Interior lighting design principles for hotels
Lighting is essentially contributing to the atmosphere of the space and the creation of your unique brand’s aesthetics. It is lighting that affects your customer’s experience and that will value the design of your hotel.

Lotte Hotels & Resorts named Five-Star in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022 Star Awards
LOTTE NEW YORK PALACE’s prominence continues to augment since LOTTE HOTELS & RESORTS’ acquisition in 2015.

60 years of Salone del Mobile, 60 Years of AMfurniture Group
A hub of creativity will emerge again from the 7th until the 12th of June in Milan. Salone del Mobile 2022 is celebrating an important milestone, its 60th edition.
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Brand Overview: Novotel to open 60 new properties [Infographic]
Insight from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database indicates 60 new projects under the Novotel brand.

Power and elegance of modern equestrian art for luxury hotels
Some of the artworks by our artists feature in distinguished public, corporate and private collections around the world, including several royal collections.

Launch date announced for Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach
The all-suite resort in Oxnard, California is set to reopen fully transformed after a multi-million-dollar restoration.

Rolf Benz improves the transfer wait at Vienna Airport
Travellers at Vienna Airport can sit back on luxurious upholstered furniture from Rolf Benz and gaze up at the sky or admire printed works of art from Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and other masters from Vienna’s Leopold Museum.

Hyatt brands make their mark in Stratford
Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House have made their official debut at Westfield Stratford City in London.

Design showcase: Top five promenade concepts
In collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN we highlight five hotel designs integrating promenades.
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Region Overview: LATAM looks forward to more than 450 hotel debuts [Infographic]
Insight from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals 465 planned hotel openings in the LATAM region.

With the enigmatic MrX by Talenti the outdoors is a continuous movement
Born from the creative inspiration of Marco Acerbis, this innovative solution allows a space to be shaded in a versatile and revolutionary way.

Deutsche Hospitality names new chief development officer
Marie-Noële Schwartzmann has been appointed chief development officer for the global hospitality company.
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Country Overview: Australia set to welcome more than 26,000 new rooms [Infographic]
According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS data, Australia is on track to welcoming a significant 151 new four- and five-star hotels, altogether comprising 26,776 new rooms.

LED Basic Side-Tape from Hera for special applications
Special feature of LED Basic Side-Tape is the 90° rotated radiation of light compared to conventional tapes.

Holiday Inn Express opens by Cambridge business hub
The Holiday Inn Express concept is further heightening its UK presence with the debut of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West – Cambourne.

Project of the week: InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue
The first InterContinental hotel in the Pacific Northwest, InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue garners our Project of the Week title.

Radisson debuts Danang hotel as travellers return to Vietnam
Just weeks after Vietnam fully reopened to fully-vaccinated international travellers, Radisson Hotel Group has opened Radisson Hotel Danang.

The new Kaldewei whirl systems turn the bathroom into a private spa
The paths to real relaxation are very individual. With four new Whirl systems, Kaldewei offers the right solution for every bathroom and every personal requirement.

First net-zero hotel in the U.S. to open this spring
What’s anticipated to become the first net-zero and passive house-certified hotel in the U.S. is set to make its debut in May.

Plans revealed for over 1,000 JO&JOE hotels in China
Accor, Ennismore and Country Garden’s Funyard have announced plans to develop this portfolio of JO&JOE hotels across the country.

Hilton heightens presence in India with Pune opening
The group has announced the debut of the new Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjawadi in the major city of Pune.

IHG debuts Regent Hotels & Resorts in Southeast Asia
Regent Hotels & Resorts has entered Southeast Asia for the first time with the opening of a resort on Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island.
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