First Hospitality has added five lifestyle hotels to its management portfolio, expanding into new markets in Arizona, California, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Missouri
A new, split structure has been implemented at Indian Hotels, as the group reorganises to support faster expansion
The expansive Porto Montenegro project has received further financial backing to support its development, from the International Finance Corporation
Radisson Hotel Group launches Long Stays by Radisson Hotels, a global booking program targeting corporate and relocation travel
Accor has officially welcomed Treasure Island into its Handwritten Collection, making the 2,884-room resort the largest hotel in its global portfolio
Pride Developer and Marriott International announce a new Autograph Collection hotel in downtown Buenos Aires, set to open after a 30-month build
Magna Pars – L’Hotel à Parfum in Milan combines refined Italian design with a unique fragrance-inspired concept. TECE sanitary solutions integrate seamlessly into the elegant bathrooms, delivering discreet functionality, premium comfort and timeless aesthetics.
Aparthotel brand Supercity has launched its ninth UK site, opening a new build property within the historic walls of the city of York
Project of the Week: a new AC Hotel by Marriott is under construction at Valor Acres in Brecksville, Ohio, with a 2027 opening planned
Tikehau Capital and Quest Capital have secured funding for a new Iberian hotel investment platform, Selecto
White Lodging breaks ground this month on a 295-room Autograph Collection hotel in Charlotte’s South End, its fifth Autograph property. Opening late 2028.
Marriott Bonvoy’s Outdoor Collection adds RESET Hotel near Joshua Tree National Park, its first new brand since the collection launched in September 2025
In contemporary hospitality design, details are becoming key atmosphere drivers. Beyond form and function, it is the surface finish that shapes perception with turning bathrooms into calm, tactile environments. Warm metallic tones, matte surfaces and refined color options are steadily replacing traditional chrome.
Third party operator Aleph Hospitality has signed its first hotel in Pakistan, which will be a Crowne Plaza in Multan
Acquisitive aparthotel brand Numa has added a significant presence in Portugal, acquiring Lisbon Serviced Apartments
Minor Hotels brings NH Collection to Innsbruck, Austria, adding a fourth city to its portfolio alongside Vienna, Salzburg and Graz
At the recently opened EST Hotel Palais Chotek in Vienna, Geberit has combined classic Viennese style with a contemporary spa experience in the bathrooms.
Hilton has launched its Tempo brand in China with a fanfare, signing multiple sites with a number of development partners
Two of Hard Rock’s flagship Mexico resorts are getting full makeovers, with reopening set for December 2026
Marriott has signed its first branded residence project in France, as it looks to combine hotel rooms and residences on more sites
Ulusaba’s Rock Lodge and Safari Lodge closed in January 2026 for a full redesign by Luxury Frontiers and Orbic, with a 20-suite reopening planned for 2027
Hyatt has added a hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to its growing African pipeline
WorldHotels adds first-time properties in South Korea, Portugal, India, and Costa Rica, plus its first branded residence, as expansion continues into 2027
Having established a major presence across Asia and Europe, Minor Hotels now has its eyes on the US market
Conversions made up nearly 40% of IHG’s signed Thailand deals in 2025. Its latest: a 158-room Ao Nang hotel becoming a Holiday Inn Express by year-end 2026.
Hyatt and Lindner Hotel Group open Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room property near Leipzig Central Station, expanding Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio
Club Med and VICI Properties broke ground on Club Med St. Croix, the brand’s first U.S. resort, with a fourth-quarter 2027 opening planned
VAL and Kartell • LAUFEN bathtubs and BESPOKE washbasins find the perfect home in the hotel’s ode to exceptional artisanship.
Thanks to a growing number of investor partnerships, Marriott’s Saudi Arabian hotel pipeline is booming
Active hotel investors Eurazeo and Extendam have agreed a deal to swap ownership of three Spanish hotels
Israeli-listed hotel group Fattal has expanded across Europe in recent years, and has now made its first US hotel acquisition
Marriott and Catalonia sign deals for new all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay and Zanzibar, opening in 2027 and 2028
A new brand from Lamington, Second Nature, will be featured across three of the company’s existing UK sites, plus planned new openings in future
Anantara expands in Türkiye with a new retreat and branded residences in Çeşme, part of the Castello Fontana masterplan, opening in 2030
As summer days grow longer and warmer, outdoor spaces become the natural setting for the most meaningful moments of the day. For leisurely breakfasts bathed in morning light, relaxed lunches and memorable dinners under the stars: terraces and gardens become true extensions of the home. Thoughtfully designed Talenti Outdoor Living furnishings make it possible to embrace every occasion in comfort and elegance, turning each meal into an experience that celebrates the beauty of open-air living.
A rebranding will see Hilton bring its luxury Waldorf Astoria brand to Miami Beach
Accor and EXTENDAM’s 209-room TRIBE Paris lands inside a low-carbon district set to open in 2028
Beckons confirms a multi-million-dollar lodge near Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa, its first new build since 2026
A historic citadel is being transformed to create the first French hotel joining Accor’s Emblems Collection
Ibiza hotel operator Concept Hotel Group has acquired another of the properties it already operates, the Mongibello hotel
Innisfree Hotels breaks ground on a 215-room Hampton Inn and a teen arts academy in Pensacola
Zennio’s new Flat RGB 70 Display replaces the usual clutter of bedside switches and thermostats with a single, fully customizable glass control — a GRMS (Guest Room Management System) touchpoint that is energy-aware and KNX Secure.
Almost one quarter of the Fairmont brand’s hotels around the world are enjoying refurbishment in a major upgrade programme
Dusit is expanding its presence in Japan, opening the first hotel under its Dusit Collection brand
IHG will bring its Regent brand to Chengdu in 2029, taking over the top floors of a 233-meter tower in a deal with Newhope Real Estate
Accor’s Handwritten Collection has garnered considerable momentum, and will more than double in scale within three years
Ascendant Capital Partners adds eight Marriott- and IHG-branded beachfront hotels in Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks to its portfolio
KALDEWEI looks back on a successful presence at Europe’s leading design events, showcasing sustainable bathroom solutions, iconic products and inspiring design collaborations.
Take a look inside TMGOC’s plan to turn a landmark Savannah tower into a five-star Ritz-Carlton
Nammos Hotels & Resorts and Smokva Bay announce Nammos Resort Montenegro, a luxury hotel and residences project on the Budva Riviera, opening 2029
