Ardour Expands Into Wine Regions
Makenzie Huff
09 Feb 2026
Australia’s historic Milton Park Bowral reopens as Ardour, offering elevated dining, wellness, and event spaces
Australia’s historic Milton Park Bowral reopens as Ardour, offering elevated dining, wellness, and event spaces
IHG Hotels & Resorts will convert and refurbish its Queenstown hotel into voco Queenstown, with reopening planned for 2026
Indian Hotels has added more breadth to its business, acquiring a majority stake in boutique hotel operation Brij
Trilogy Hotels has taken over management of Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra, expanding its footprint in the national capital under an Accor franchise agreement
A new investment fund, targeting UK midsize hotels, has bought its first assets, in Liverpool and Newcastle
IHG brings its first Kimpton hotel to Doha, featuring boutique luxury, rooftop views, and vibrant dining
A new agreement between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and the Choctaw Nation brings four casino resorts into the Wyndham fold
New research by Premier Inn has uncovered growth opportunities close to the UK capital
Minor Hotels is set to bring its design-led Avani brand to Wollongong in 2027, with a new-build hotel planned to anchor a major mixed-use development
Marriott International and Masterise Group announce four hotels and a branded residence across Vietnam’s major urban and leisure destinations
ELLE Resort & Beach Club is set to bring modern style and beachfront energy to Seminyak, with 170 designer suites opening in 2028
UK investor Criterion Capital has secured a significant London asset, as it looks to build a major British hotel portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to develop voco Lucknow, a 135-key hotel opening in 2029 in the city’s Ashiyana area
A new recessed curtain track by Forest Group is changing how hotel interiors are designed. The CS® Recess integrates seamlessly into the ceiling, supporting minimalist concepts while offering greater flexibility for architects and interior designers.
Global hotel openings are projected to increase in 2026, with Shanghai, London, and Dubai leading new room supply across major markets
A reorganisation will see Lemon Tree Hotels and its affiliate Fleur Hotels split ownership and operations, preparing for further growth
Spanish group RIU is making a success of its expansion from resort properties into urban hotels
Melia has consolidated its strong presence in the Malaga province of Spain, signing Holiday World hotels to its Affiliated by Melia brand
Marriott closed 2025 with strong global growth, expanding its hotel portfolio across regions, segments, and brands
A second UK purchase has seen hostel group a&o rapidly expand its presence in the British market
Royalton Hotels & Resorts outlines its vision for a more flexible, experience-driven all-inclusive model at FITUR 2026
Marking 65 years, Four Seasons expands with 2026 openings in Cartagena, Venice, Gstaad, Hanoi, and more
A downtown Calgary development is reshaping the luxury hotel landscape ahead of rising event demand
A new Minor Reserve Collection resort by Minor Hotels is planned for Brazil’s emerging eco-tourism region
The Indian economy is helping to drive strong local hotel demand, and brands are responding
New year, new opportunities. Sustainable building as a meaningful resolution. While personal resolutions often fade quickly – drink more water, eat fewer sweets, finally use that gym membership – architecture has the power to create lasting impact. Built spaces shape our environment for decades, influencing how people live, move, and feel.
With the recyclable mineral material DuroCast® and water and energy saving faucets and shower systems, Duravit offers resource efficient bathroom solutions designed with the future in mind.
Serviced apartment group Staycity is making progress with its second brand, Wilde
Ahr Valley comeback story: Flood-hit Dorint Parkhotel Bad Neuenahr rebuilds as a 4-star, 180-room leisure powerhouse, opening 2027
Conservatorium Hotel is now Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam, offering enhanced design, culinary experiences, and Europe’s first Mandarin Oriental property in the Netherlands
Building on record signings, Minor Hotels outlines its 2026 growth plans across priority regions and brands
Thailand’s hotel sector is maturing, with it bringing a proactive approach to repositioning hotels, to match changing consumer needs
Tanzania is enjoying the fruits of investment in tourism promotion, as international arrivals boom
IHG’s 2026 Greater China pipeline showcases 13 brands and more than 1,400 open and pipeline hotels
A new five-star hotel and condo tower is planned near the McAllen Convention Center, bringing luxury hospitality and investment living to the Rio Grande Valley
UK hotel investment volumes in 2025 were above the long term average, but fell from the bumper figures recorded in 2024
For decades, the Seehotel Wiesler on Lake Titisee has focused on sustainable solutions and innovation. With the new Inara Suites, the family-run hotel has taken another step forward – placing its trust in Geberit.
Radisson Individuals opens two HARBR. lifestyle hotels in Konstanz and Heilbronn, expanding its presence across southern Germany
As asset light assumptions are tested, leading operators and investors debate when ownership, control, and capital risk once again create advantage
A new hotel project near Jan Thiel Beach will expand Sonesta’s footprint in Curaçao and the wider Caribbean
Hyatt has completed the disposal of a portfolio of property assets following its acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts
The essence of Portland stone takes shape in Mirage porcelain stoneware: sober, architectural, timeless.
Brecksville’s 136-room AC Hotel by Marriott is under construction at Valor Acres and on track for a 2027 opening with a revised five-story plan
IHG is building its presence in Nepal, adding a Holiday Inn hotel in the city of Dhangadhi
IHG announces a new luxury hotel project in Panchkula, expanding its Vignette Collection presence in India
Scandic plans a new 170-room Scandic Go hotel in central Tromsø, set to open in 2028
GROHE introduces new Essence ceramics and a crafted lever faucet that unite minimalist forms with refined craftsmanship – enabling architects and designers to create harmonious, personalized bathrooms with lasting comfort and timeless elegance.
New investors, led by Partners Group, have acquired the Hoxton Poblenou in Barcelona
Crescent Hotels & Resorts adds the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel, a 408-room property in the heart of the city
Spanish hotel group Riu has achieved a key environmental certification for all of its operational hotels
IHG has signed its first African hotel to its Vignette Collection, adding the Fairview Hotel in Nairobi