Project of the Week: Anantara Prea Ceara Resort
Makenzie Huff
24 Oct 2025
Opening in 2027, Anantara Preá Ceará Resort promises luxury stays and natural beauty on Brazil’s stunning northeast coast
Opening in 2027, Anantara Preá Ceará Resort promises luxury stays and natural beauty on Brazil’s stunning northeast coast
When every shadow tells a story. The Linea collection by Mirage interprets porcelain stoneware through three-dimensional textures inspired by the traditional craftsmanship of natural stone.
Hilton reported robust third quarter 2025 results, with $421 million net income and a record global development pipeline of over 515,000 rooms, despite modest RevPAR declines
A growing confidence in the European hotel market has seen transaction levels rise through the first half of 2025
Pendry Residences Nashville offers 30 stories of luxury homes with hotel-level amenities in the Paseo South Gulch district
Who says kitchens have to stay put? livecookintable® is rolling, sizzling, and stealing the spotlight this year at HOST Milano 2025. We’re transforming dining into theater, chefs into performers, and every plate into a standing ovation. It’s connection, creativity, and hospitality brought back to life, one perfectly plated performance at a time.
As it celebrates its 75th year of providing all-inclusive holidays for active travellers, Club Med is pressing ahead with expansion
Scandic expands in Hamburg with new 328-room hotel opening in 2028, supporting its goal of 15,000 new rooms by 2030
McMenamins expands in Portland with a hotel conversion project at the former Taft Home, featuring design work by Ankrom Moisan
The Panorama Landscape Hotel with its ten luxurious suites is located on Tahko Hill in Finland. In addition to offering top-class cuisine and an outdoor spa, the hotel also provides maximum bathroom comfort – not least thanks to its Geberit shower toilets.
JP Hospitality is reviving a former airline brand, Pan Am, to launch a new breed of airport hotels
ATLANTIC Hotel Group’s four-star hotel in Frankfurt’s Europa-Allee Tower, alongside Messe Frankfurt and Sparda-Bank, is set for a 2026 opening
The cloud as a metaphor for a place of indulgence. At BMW Welt in Munich, Käfer has created a place that combines culinary delights with lightness and sophistication. The fine-dining restaurant THE CLOUD by Käfer transports its guests to floating spheres of pleasure under the culinary direction of top chef Jens Madsen – staged with a finely composed lighting concept by Occhio that creates atmosphere and turns the space into an extraordinary experience.
Hilton signs agreement for a 2027 resort opening on Croatia’s Lopud Island, expanding its footprint with a luxury beachfront property near Dubrovnik
Wyndham has launched Dazzler Select as a new brand targeting hotels in the economy lifestyle segment of the market
Kimpton announces its second Arizona location with a luxury resort in Paradise Valley, expanding its presence in a high-growth hospitality market
With The Bindery, Code Concepts introduces a new era of boutique hospitality in Edinburgh’s New Town
Hilton has launched a further collection brand, aiming to draw together a mix of smaller independent hotels, off the beaten track
IHG launches Türkiye’s first Garner hotel near Istanbul Airport, strengthening the brand’s midscale presence and growth in Europe
The Leela reports 17% EBITDA growth in Q2 FY26 and enters Dubai market with first international venture on Palm Jumeirah
Choice Hotels brings its MainStay Suites brand to Australia, marking its first expansion outside North America with seven new hotels
Minor Hotels and KPAT Hotels prepare to open Avani Mooloolaba, a premium beachfront hotel in Australia’s Sunshine Coast by 2026
IHG achieves a sustainability milestone as its Singapore hotel joins the Low Carbon Pioneers network
interihotel BCN25 (21–23 October 2025, Fira Barcelona – Gran Vía) will once again host AMBIT’s Interiors Living Lab, an experiential space comprising four areas that will allow visitors to discover the latest innovations applicable to hospitality space design: Concept Rooms Lab, Xperience Lab, Materials Lab and Craft Lab
Universal Enterprises boosts international growth with VERSA Hospitality and launches NIVA, an experience-driven lifestyle brand
Choice Hotels is almost doubling its presence in France, agreeing a deal to add 50 properties to its Quality Suites brand
A new chapter for 5 Lloyd’s Avenue: Firethorn and SW3 Capital plan a modern hospitality hub in the City of London
GROHE introduces the Rapido Heat Recovery Shower System – enabling hotels to reduce energy costs and CO₂ emissions by up to 48% without compromising guest comfort.
A substantial new project has been revealed by developer Marjan, designed to propel Ras Al Khaimah forward as a key regional destination
Egypt’s luxury hospitality sector welcomes Nobu’s first hotel and restaurant, designed by Rockwell Group and developed by SODIC
The UK hotel market remains resilient in the face of rising supply, and cost pressures, with investor interest undimmed
Resident Hotels has had a transformational year, growing its own Resident brand while adding hotels under the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand too
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with ALVA Capital to bring Candlewood Suites to Reykjavik, bringing up to 500 rooms across Iceland over the next few years
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts adds 25 new hotels in collaboration with Gorgeous Smiling Hotels across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
At Host Milano 2025 (Pav.12 | B48 B56 E47 E55), SEB Professional Beverage puts innovation, digitalization and sustainabilty in the center, showcasing bold multi-brand solutions from WMF, Schaerer, Curtis, La San Marco, and Zummo. “Grinding solutions. Juicing ideas. Serving business.” With this promise, SEB Professional Beverage invites visitors to experience inspiring concepts that raise beverage quality, boost efficiency, and deliver seamless operations. From premium coffee to fresh juice, every innovation reflects the company’s commitment to shaping the future of out-of-home beverages. “HOST Milano is a global stage where we share our latest technologies, strengthen partnerships, and inspire new possibilities,” says Martin Zouhar, Executive VP, SEB Professional Beverage. “With innovation, sustainability, and digitalization at our core, we’re not just following trends – we’re shaping the future of coffee culture and out-of-home beverages worldwide.”
It has taken Hilton just a year to grow from 8,000 to 9,000 hotels open around the world
With India’s travel and tourism sector booming, Lemon Tree Hotels is preparing further dynamic growth
In its 45th year, the Park Hyatt brand is celebrating with the launch of a new Luxury is Personal campaign, as it continues to grow
NUMA expands across Europe with Native by Numa—offering design-led, high-touch stays in cultural hotspots, powered by smart hospitality tech
The Dubai Beach EDITION, a collaboration between Shamal Holding and Marriott International, will introduce luxury residences and a seaside hotel to Dubai Harbour
Investor Extendam has been busy exiting newly developed hotels, as it looks for other opportunities to add value
Jason Kruse joins Minor Hotels to lead three Maldives resorts, leveraging two decades of expertise in resort operations and luxury hospitality
Central Crossing will bring premium offices, luxury hospitality, and vibrant public spaces to Hong Kong’s Central district
With increasing conversions, and franchise signings, Ascott is accelerating new signings for its Citadines extended stay brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands its voco brand with nine new hotels across Southern Europe, adding 1,000+ rooms in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, and Türkiye
Marriott has signed a launch deal in the USA to bring its Series by Marriott collection brand into its home market
CityHub reshapes leadership as Remco Gerritsen becomes CEO, driving European expansion while cofounders focus on brand integrity
Ventive Hospitality acquires a 76% stake in Hilton Goa Resort, marking its entry into Goa’s leisure market with plans for expansion and branded villas
Talenti Outdoor Living furnishes the largest urban thermal park in Europe: elegance and wellness come together at De Montel – Terme Milano.
NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort reopens on 18 December 2025 after a six-month renovation