
New UK brand details first London boutique hotels
Kinsfolk & Co, a new UK-headquartered international hospitality management company, has revealed more details of its first sites in London.

Kinsfolk & Co, a new UK-headquartered international hospitality management company, has revealed more details of its first sites in London.

Luxury ecolodge line Envi Lodges has been making a splash in the Middle East, and it now has its sights set further afield, its co-founder reveals.

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a management agreement with Parkland Group for a new hotel to be based in China’s Greater Bay Area.

In order to provide optimal support to customers when networking Schaerer coffee machines, Schaerer is aligning its digital range of consultation and solutions even more closely to the multifaceted customer requirements. These advanced products and services not only considers the individual business, but also how deeply the customer is already involved in the digital world.

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is developing its first boutique hotel in northern California.

Dutch upper hotel segment development looks to be in rude health, with at least US$798 million heading into the country, according to the latest THP data.

Neom, the new urban area in northwestern Saudi Arabia, has revealed Our Habitas as the operator of a hotel trio in its new Leyja destination.

Marriott International has signed agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam, two of which are brand firsts.

Amadeus will continue to supply Hilton with data insights from Demand360+®, Agency360+®, and Revenue Strategy360™

Omni Hotels & Resorts is heading to Mexico for the first time with a US$225 million development in Punta de Mita.

Minor Hotels will launch its first property in Finland as part of its expansion plans in the region.

Saudi Arabian developer, Red Sea Global (RSG), has created its own luxury hotel brand to operate a new resort within The Red Sea project on the country’s west coast.

Our outstanding Project of the Week is East Timor’s first five star hotel, with the development underway in a spectacular seafront location.

Surrounded by Fiji’s aquamarine waters, The Vunabaka Residence IV, masterfully weaves modern luxury with traditional island influences. DEVON was privileged to provide outdoor furniture for this slice of paradise.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced the Wellbeing Collective, a collection of its properties around the world that offer tailored wellbeing experiences to meet the specific needs of travellers.

Compact luxury hotel chain, Z Hotels, will be opening another site in the UK capital’s West End.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Hilton Worldwide has expanded its franchise model in Greater China into the upscale full-service segment with the inclusion of its DoubleTree by Hilton brand.

La Cime, which means ‘top, peak’ in French, is a top-class lounge for guests staying in Executive Tower Premier rooms or higher. With the opening of La Cime, Lotte Hotel Seoul will operate a total of three lounges with different concepts and targets.

KSL Resorts, KSL Capital Partners’ independent management company, has recruited a new director of investments and business development.

The home of UK motorsport, Silverstone, is branching out into offering a trackside aparthotel experience, with a new resort due in spring 2024.

Middle Eastern ecolodge brand Envi Lodges will be debuting in Oman due to a partnership with the country’s Ministry of Defence Pension Fund.

Marriott International’s gold standard luxury brand, The Ritz-Carlton, is looking east to boost its global portfolio.

interihotel BCN23, the leading hotel and restaurant design event in Europe, closed its doors on Friday, October 20, in Barcelona with the attendance of 7,244 professionals in the hospitality design sector, of whom 2,200 have declared having hotel and restaurant design projects. Attendees were able to enjoy a comprehensive exhibition area filled with products and design materials from 184 specialized contract brands, as well as a significant program of conferences, workshops, and panel discussions featuring industry-leading speakers. The thirteenth edition of interihotel has exceeded all expectations and has generated significant interest among visitors.

Canadian-headquartered Coast Hotels has unveiled plans for guestroom renovations at one of its popular British Columbia properties.

Hilton Worldwide will bring the LXR Hotels & Resorts line to Italy, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance.

Experience the ultimate LAUFEN bathroom with a range of tactile, visual and olfactory sensations presented in the experiential space at HIX 2023, London on the 16th and 17th November 2023.

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ ultra luxury brand Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)-owned Alula Development Company for a new site in Alula.

S Hotels and Resorts, Singha Estate’s hospitality company, will undertake a US$27 million renovation of its resorts in Thailand and Fiji.

Ludovica+Roberto Palomba have been chosen to design the interior of the F100 Glass Cabin model for Amer Yachts with Talenti

The most expansive resort in the US state of Arizona has scheduled a late 2024 opening, boasting four hotel towers.

Elegant Hotel Collection has entered the luxury soft brand market, launching with 25 luxury hotels, targeting 50 properties globally by summer 2024.

Minor Hotels’ boutique east African lodge, camp and hotel brand, Elewana Collection, is launching a new line of upscale safari lodges called Explorer by Elewana.

Ennismore brand Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences is moving into Australia for the first time with a planned site in Perth.

With their Luxstainability® concept KALDEWEI shows how the combination of sustainability and design in the field of bathroom architecture succeeds by means of extraordinary product innovations. The latest Key Piece in this pioneering achievement is the Meisterstück Oyo Duo freestanding bathtub by Stefan Diez. With its flowing egg shape design it has recently been honoured with other renowned design awards and, shortly after the product launch, has become one of KALDEWEI’s most successful and coveted design pieces.

The stars are aligning in New York City to once again make the US metropolis a magnet for hotel development, with THP reporting over US$4.2 billion already in the upper segment pipeline.

Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a second property in Kenyan capital Nairobi, less than a month after its first.

Thai hotel and property development company Dusit International will take delivery of its reimagined flagship Bangkok hotel in mid-2024.

In today’s fast-evolving hospitality industry, the guest experience reigns supreme. Interior designers are continually pushing boundaries to create hotel environments that go beyond the ordinary, employing innovative design, patterns, materials, and unique pieces of furniture, lighting, and decor.

Denver, USA-based mountain resort specialist Alterra Mountain Company has made key additions to its executive leadership team in order to grow the firm.

Accor brand Novotel is entering Valencia, Spain, by taking over an existing property near Turia Garden.

All-inclusive concept pioneer Club Med is shifting to solely offer four and five star products globally.

SH Hotels & Resorts has appointed Damon Page as area MD for its Asia Pacific region, a territory that is a focus of exponential growth for the company.

Textured surfaces are becoming increasingly popular for fittings and bathroom accessories. To match, the TECEsolid toilet flush plate is now also available in a brass surface with a diamond-shaped relief.

A Marriott International Autograph Collection hotel on the island of Hawai’i will undergo a US$180 million renovation in Q2 2024, with completion due in Q1 2025.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is debuting two brands to Hungarian capital Budapest thanks to a signing with central European property development and investment group, Wing.

Lifestyle hybrid accommodation brand Generator is making further moves for growth with a new head of development for Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

The Chinese tourism industry bore the brunt of covid closures, but the country’s hotel developers are now helping to rally the sector as it posts a positive recovery.

A sustainable jewel in the heart of Velwue forest, Netherlands, incorporating top-level Duravit bathroom equipment

Ennismore brand Mama Shelter is extending its presence in the USA’s City of Angels with plans for a second property.