Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences redefines hospitality in Makkah, offering luxury accommodations with a spiritual touch, set to open in 2028
With a new signing in Italy, Spanish group Melia continues to grow its Affiliated by Melia collection brand
Lark Hotels will open four new properties in 2026 across Cambridge, Plymouth, Falmouth, and the Hamptons
Hybrid hotel/hostel operator Meininger has formalised its presence in Copenhagen, branding a building it has long operated
Hilton expands Signia by Hilton through hotel conversions, selective new builds, and international growth plans through 2028
Four Seasons has booked a return to Brazil, planning to open a new hotel in Rio de Janeiro
Hyatt expands in Vietnam as Wink Hotels join the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, adding seven properties across key cities
It’s all change at PPHE, where the hotel group is completing a round of refinancings, as it scopes out its future corporate options
Club Med, famous for its all-inclusive resorts, has signed its second mountainside ski hotel in Canada
Secrets Playa Mujeres hotel opening marks Hyatt’s latest hospitality development, featuring updated suites, new Preferred Club, spa enhancements, and dining upgrades
A new chapter begins for the Courtyard by Marriott Council Bluffs as Kinseth Hospitality completes an ownership takeover
Shangri-La is expanding in Turkey with a new luxury resort planned for Bodrum, scheduled to open in 2029
In recent months, a&o Hostels has acquired two major hotels, in London and Berlin, as it seeks new growth opportunities
A $4 million transformation will rebrand Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge into a luxury hotel retreat, offering elevated suites, new event venues, and stunning panoramic views
Grupo Questro and Grupo MRP join forces with 1 Hotels to create a sustainable luxury resort in Los Cabos, opening in 2028
Hilton is the latest hotel brand group to expand its accommodation offering onto the sea, with a cruise line offering
The Cape Town EDITION, Marriott’s first in Africa, opens in 2026 at the V&A Waterfront with 142 rooms
Minor Hotels announces the launch of NH Hua Hin, a 152-room hotel opening in January 2026 in Thailand’s royal seaside town
Hyatt has appointed a new leader to drive development of its Essentials brand group, around the world
Experimental Group continues to grow its hybrid portfolio of bars, restaurants and hotels across Europe
Backing from private equity group KKR will ensure easyHotel has the financial firepower to grow
A new 120-room hotel by Strawberry is planned for Munksjöstaden in Jönköping
Already an established name in Italian luxury hotels, Starhotels is expanding into nearby Switzerland
Trinity Hills Valley announces a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel and branded residences as part of a major resort development in Panama
Grupo Posadas enters 2026 with a string of resort openings planned
In its European commercial property outlook, Cushman & Wakefield expects a stronger performance in 2026 from hotels
Holiday Inn celebrates its 50th anniversary in Greater China while introducing its next-generation brand and refreshed guest experience
How Bang & Olufsen is shaping the future of luxury hospitality
Enjoying good coffee is an essential part of everyday life. With the inclusive “Easy Access” operating concept, Schaerer is setting a new benchmark in wheelchair-friendly, self-service coffee preparation. Whether in hospitals, assisted living facilities, offices or public spaces: Easy Access has been specially designed for wheelchair users, enabling them to intuitively select and customise drinks via clearly labelled buttons on the drip tray. The combination with the clear, logical user interface of the coffee machine ensures that wheelchair users, elderly people and those with limited dexterity can independently and conveniently prepare their favourite drinks. The “Easy Access” concept is now available worldwide for the Schaerer Coffee Soul 10 and 12. Existing machines can be retrofitted in under 30 minutes by a service technician.
IHG to open Kimpton Marrakech in 2026, bringing a luxury lifestyle hotel to Morocco with 67 keys and distinctive design
interihotel will hold its next edition from 17 to 19 November 2026 at IFEMA Madrid, following a successful event at Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, which brought together 291 leading hospitality brands, welcomed 12,675 visitors, and identified more than 2,500 hospitality projects.
Singaporean hotel group City Developments Limited has acquired a major London hotel
Hotel Ullensvang boasts an exceptional location in Norway, with beaches, ski slopes, and scenic hiking trails just moments away. After an active day outdoors, guests can enjoy a sense of well-being in the bathroom, thanks to the AquaClean shower toilets.
Gorfion Hotel in Malbun is undergoing a major renovation, adding family-focused amenities and sustainable features, with a grand reopening planned for 2026
German family owned hotel group Amano is expanding its portfolio with a series of clusters in key city markets, both within Germany and internationally
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with SEDCO Capital to launch Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah, a 150-key lifestyle hotel within the city’s new Grand Square development
The Stone Grey colour by Forest Group blends into any design. From calm neutrals to bold, deep colour palettes. Discover why hospitality designers are embracing this new look.
Accor announces the first Mövenpick in the UK, set to open in 2027 at the Old Thorns Estate in Hampshire
Berlin’s landmark Hotel de Rome is to step into a new phase of its life, undergoing a refurbishment to become a Four Seasons hotel
Aloft expands in Shanghai with the opening of a new hotel in the West Hongqiao Business District
Marriott Residences AIDA in Muscat offers 244 luxury apartments with stunning views, sustainable design, and strong investment potential
Whitbread is growing its Premier Inn and Hub brands with a plethora of conversions of office buildings
Aareal Bank provides €250m refinancing for InterGlobe’s nine-hotel Miiro portfolio across seven European countries
Accor is set to introduce its MGallery Collection to the island of Mirihi with a new resort scheduled to open in 2026
Marriott expands its global luxury portfolio while redefining what today’s travelers value most
As bathrooms evolve into multi-sensory, design-led spaces, GROHE has identified three key trends set to define 2026. Experiential textures and haptic feedback elevate everyday rituals, with products like GROHE Satin Finishes, Allure and the Atrio Private Collection enhancing tactile interaction. A second trend, Nature’s Nuances, brings soft forms, earthy palettes and organic materials into wellness-oriented spaces, reflected in GROHE Plus, Essence Ceramics and the Rainshower Aqua Pure. Meanwhile, metallic finishes make a refined comeback: chrome, warm bronzes and brushed steels provide timeless durability with modern character—embodied by GROHE Cubeo, Essence Crafted Lever and the modular Grohtherm Aqua Tiles. Together, these trends illustrate how GROHE merges aesthetic expression, material innovation and user-centred design to shape the bathrooms of tomorrow.
IHG announces Vaagali Maldives, Vignette Collection—a 52-villa all-suite resort set to open in late 2026 in the South Malé Atoll
The Lux Collective announces seven new signings for 2025 and expands its global pipeline across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa
The Hoxton, Kraków, opening in 2027, will transform a historic tobacco factory into a vibrant design-led hotel and cultural destination
Dusit expands in the Philippines with ASAI Camaya Coast, a sustainable, design-led resort opening in Bataan’s scenic coastline in 2029
