Strawberry, Tosito plan new hotel
Makenzie Huff
22 Dec 2025
A new 120-room hotel by Strawberry is planned for Munksjöstaden in Jönköping
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
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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.
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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
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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
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Dusit expands in the Philippines with ASAI Camaya Coast, a sustainable, design-led resort opening in Bataan’s scenic coastline in 2029
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St. Regis launches a new era of luxury retreats with St. Regis Estates—historic, immersive escapes rooted in heritage and nature
IHG expands its European luxury offering with InterContinental Prague, a revitalized historic property expected to open in 2029
Trehan IRIS partners with Courtyard by Marriott to launch its first hotel in Greater Noida at Iris Broadway, opening in 2027
Having established a presences in Glasgow, The Social Hub is now aiming to repeat its success with a development in Edinburgh
Hyatt outlines its 2026 luxury pipeline, including Miraval’s first international resort and multiple new Park Hyatt properties
Four new leaders join Dreamscape Hospitality to support hotel teams and strengthen operations nationwide
IHG announces Mangala Estate Kuantan as the first Vignette Collection property in Malaysia, joining the brand after a 2027 refurbishment
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Following a new partnership with Marriott, the company behind CitizenM hotels has announced a renaming
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The Arora Group secures 102 Petty France and prepares big plans to reshape this landmark London site
Kempinski Hotels teams up with developer JTRE to create Kempinski Grace Bay, a low-density luxury resort and residences on 11 acres of untouched Grace Bay shoreline
The Ruby Molly Hotel: Take a Look at how Spires Art Weaves the Past into Modern Design using the Design Theme “An Era Gone By.”
Hotel101 is bringing its innovative “condotel” model to Milan, with a 429-room property set to become one of the city’s largest hotels by 2028
Hilton expands in Paris with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Boulogne in 2026, featuring 170 rooms
Having built a successful brand in St Lucia, BodyHoliday is now expanding with its first resort in Europe
Pan Pacific Hotels Group expands its presence in Southeast Asia with the signing of PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Manila Bay, set to open in 2027
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In autumn 2025, an investor sentiment survey by agency Savills pointed to strong and growing demand for hotel assets in Spain and Portugal
Carlisle’s Victoria Viaduct will soon be home to a new Premier Inn, offering a sustainable, well-located hotel