We discover five cleverly crafted hotels from Amsterdam to Macau that positively radiate happy vibes in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
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Moxy to make a mark in Manchester this November
KE Hotels will open the 146-key Moxy Manchester City within a former hat factory in the Spinningfields commercial district of the fast-growing UK city next month.
Alvaro Fraile named COO of Azul
Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Alvaro Fraile to be its new chief operating officer from Marriott International, where he helped launch the AC Hotels brand in the US.
Project of the Week: Lux* La Baraquette Resort & Residences, France
The forthcoming Marseillan outpost of Lux* Resorts and Hotels, which will overlook a private vineyard and the Thau Lagoon, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Project in focus: Roomzzz Edinburgh
We explore how plans to create a newbuild Roomzzz aparthotel as part of the £1 billion St James Quarter scheme in the heart of the Scottish capital are progressing.
Four Seasons president and CEO John Davison announces retirement
John Davison, who guided luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the turbulent early days of the pandemic, intends to hand over the reins next year.
Steve Hilton appointed SVP of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has promoted an experienced hotelier to the influential post of senior vice president of operations.
Design showcase: Top five hostels
Our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN shines the spotlight on stylish schemes in the UK, the US and Peru that reimagine the role of the hostel in the 21st century.
Thom Geshay appointed CEO and president of Davidson
Davidson Hospitality Group is promoting Thom Geshay, who has spent more than 30 years with the hospitality management company, to the key role of CEO and president.
Hyatt Centric comes to Cambridge
Designed by a team that includes dRMM and AvroKO, Hyatt Centric’s first UK scheme features 150 stylish guestrooms near one of the world’s top universities.
Jeremy Heyes named managing director of WATG London
Design firm WATG has appointed Jeremy Heyes, who has worked on a number of high-profile luxury hotels including Claridge’s and The St Regis Astana, to lead its London office.
Project of the Week: W Edinburgh
The architecturally striking W Edinburgh, which features a golden façade crafted from a winding steel ribbon, has won our new Project of the Week title.
NH Hotel Group debuts in Scandinavia with Copenhagen outpost
Showcasing design by the likes of Arkitema, Henning Larsen, Krook & Tjäder and TBC, the five-star NH Collection Copenhagen hotel has now opened its doors in the Danish capital.
Hyatt Place plans revealed for landmark Düsseldorf development
A new 300-room hotel is on its way to Düsseldorf as part of a sustainability-focused mixed-use scheme designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Tadao Ando.
Larry Cuculic appointed president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group
BWH Hotel Group’s board of directors has chosen Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as the company’s next president and CEO, one of the most powerful jobs in hospitality.
Design concept: Académia, Autograph Collection, Athens
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we look inside the Plato-inspired Académia in the Greek capital, which showcases the work of MTArchitects and HOK.
TSH secures €300m funding to support growth ambitions
Amsterdam-headquartered hospitality group The Student Hotel has received €300 million in funding from Aermont and APG, paving the way for it to expand rapidly.
Pro-invest Group eyes expansion as London office launches
The asset management and investment firm has opened a base in Mayfair and is now actively seeking new hospitality-focused opportunities across Europe.
![Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Crowne-Plaza-Shenzen-Exterior.jpg)
Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have examined the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found that APAC accounts for the vast majority of the upscale brand’s expansion plans.
Design showcase: Top five landscape-inspired designs
Roaming freely from Italy to New Zealand, our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive highlights five hotels with bold concepts embracing the majesty of the Great Outdoors.
Work begins on £5m boutique hotel scheme in Chester
Wildes Hotel Group has announced that work has started on a multimillion-pound project to transform a historic site in northwest England into a luxurious hotel, restaurant and spa.
The QHotels Group rebrands to The QHotels Collection
The hotel group, which is behind 21 properties around the UK, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and committed to investing in its existing portfolio and pursuing new opportunities.
Neil Palmer appointed COO of Six Senses
With 37 years’ of international hospitality experience, including a 25-year stint with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Palmer is an impressive addition to Six Senses’ top team.
Project of the Week: Raffles London at The OWO
The spectacular conversion of the grade II*-listed Old War Office building in Whitehall into a hotel-and-residences scheme has deservedly won our latest Project of the Week title.
Project in focus: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels is set to open its first Edinburgh hotel just a short walk away from many of the city’s iconic sights, including the Royal Mile and the Scottish National Gallery.
TOPHOTELDESIGN collaborates with Maison&Objet
TOPHOTELDESIGN has teamed up with Maison&Objet Academy to create a series of videos examining how design trends are being brought to life in hotels around the world.
Two companies join forces to launch Benchmark Pyramid
Benchmark Global Hospitality and Pyramid Hotel Group have announced a merger that signifies the creation of a new industry powerhouse with 210 properties around the world.
Design concept: 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel – London
A TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we look at the recent conversion of a prominent hotel near the Natural History Museum from Doubletree by Hilton to Curio Collection.
Hassell appoints six new principals around the world
Design practice Hassell has announced that six key members of staff have been made principals as part of a wave of 59 promotions across its nine studios.
Ennismore eyes ‘new chapter’ as Accor joint venture completes
Sharan Pasricha, founder of Ennismore, has hailed a “very exciting day” for the lifestyle hospitality company following the closing of a much-anticipated joint venture with Accor.
Voco ventures into Italy with new Milan outpost
IHG’s upscale hotel brand is celebrating the launch of a 280-key property with its very own Congress Centre, capable of hosting up to 630 attendees, in Milan.
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Country overview: Austria to gain 66 additional hotels [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database highlights that Austria’s well-established hotel market will grow further over the coming years, especially in the capital Vienna.
Milan welcomes landmark Radisson Collection hotel
Following an extensive renovation by Studio Marco Piva, Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Touring Club Milan has launched in an iconic building at the centre of Italy’s fashion capital.
W Hotels set to make its debut in Tuscany
Marriott International has struck a deal to open a 120-key W Hotel-branded property near some of Florence’s most iconic landmarks, including the Ponte Vecchio and the Duomo.
Design concept: Entners am See, Austria
Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes a look inside the Entners am See resort in the Tyrol, which features sensitively realised interiors by BWM Architekten.
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October 2021 overview: 50,000 new hotel rooms due to launch [Infographic]
A scan through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals what’s in store this month, with dozens of projects completing across North America, APAC and Europe.
Accor joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The French hospitality giant, which oversees 5,200 properties and 10,000 F&B venues across 110 countries, has become the latest member of the global sustainability network.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in September 2021
New properties from Radisson Collection, Hyatt Regency and LXR Hotels & Resorts have made the cut in our round-up of the month’s most exciting hotel openings.
![Brand overview: Hyatt Regency has 76 hotel schemes in the works [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hyatt-Regency-Boston-Cambridge-Image-by-Hyatt.jpg)
Brand overview: Hyatt Regency has 76 hotel schemes in the works [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that the upper-upscale brand’s footprint will continue to grow, especially in APAC.
Gary Neville’s £200m Manchester scheme to scrap boutique hotel
The Manchester United legend’s ambitious St Michael’s project will no longer include a 29-key boutique hotel under revised plans, but will still feature a 191-room five-star hotel.
Arash Azarbarzin named CEO of Highgate
Real estate investment and hospitality management company Highgate has appointed industry pioneer Arash Azarbarzin, who was previously at the helm of SH Hotels & Resorts, as CEO.
Design showcase: Top five interiors with books
Immerse yourselves in a good book-inspired hotel interior or five by reading our new TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, featuring the likes of Sir Savigny Hotel and The Standard.
The Lincoln Suites lands in London
Cycas Hospitality has opened a 54-key boutique serviced aparthotel in the UK capital’s vibrant Holborn district within a converted 1920s neoclassical building.
Madrid welcomes Spain’s first Canopy by Hilton hotel
Designed by Jaime Beriestain Studio, the 314-room Canopy by Hilton Madrid Castellana provides a boutique stay focusing on local culture in the Azca financial district.
Accor teams up with celebrity chef Maroun Chedid
The French hotel giant has signed an exclusive partnership with the Top Chef judge to roll out new dining concepts at its properties across India, Africa, Turkey and the Middle East.
Design concept: Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens
A TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a closer look at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, which opened in 2019 with 300 fully updated rooms and its very own helipad.
Niro Investment Group hires head of hospitality and development
Christophe Chamboncel, previously vice-president operations management for Southeastern Europe at Accor, will draw on his extensive industry experience in the newly created role.
Group overview: IHG to roll out 100,000 new hotel rooms
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shines a light on IHG’s impressive hotel pipeline and its relentless focus on the fast-growing APAC market.
Expert’s Voice: Top ten F&B revenue-management tips for hotel restaurants
Silvie Cohen and David Israel of hotelAVE suggest practical measures that hotel restaurants can adopt to boost their top lines and minimise the impact of spiralling costs.
Bill Gates’ investment firm to take control of Four Seasons in $2.21bn deal
Cascade Investment plans to increase its stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in a transaction that gives the luxury hospitality company an enterprise value of US$10 billion.
Design showcase: Top five designs with prints and patterns
Our new TOPHOTELDESIGN feature takes a deep-dive into some of the finest projects by Kit Kemp, founder and creative director of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio.
Project of the Week: Green Coast MGallery, Albania
Green Coast MGallery in Albania wins our Project of the Week title for its striking contemporary design, comprehensive F&B programme and private beach.
East London’s new hotel The Gantry to open in November 2021
The Gantry, the latest addition to the Curio Collection by Hilton brand, will feature 291 rooms and an 18th-floor rooftop bar with floor-to-ceiling windows in the heart of Stratford.
![Brand overview: Fairfield Inn & Suites to expand by 63 properties [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fairfield-Inn-Suites-Pigeon-Forge-Image-by-Marriott-International.jpg)
Brand overview: Fairfield Inn & Suites to expand by 63 properties [Infographic]
A look through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that Fairfield Inn & Suites’ development slate is focused almost exclusively on North America and APAC.
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Design showcase: Top five uplifting designs
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Moxy to make a mark in Manchester this November
KE Hotels will open the 146-key Moxy Manchester City within a former hat factory in the Spinningfields commercial district of the fast-growing UK city next month.
Alvaro Fraile named COO of Azul
Azul Hospitality Group has appointed Alvaro Fraile to be its new chief operating officer from Marriott International, where he helped launch the AC Hotels brand in the US.
Project of the Week: Lux* La Baraquette Resort & Residences, France
The forthcoming Marseillan outpost of Lux* Resorts and Hotels, which will overlook a private vineyard and the Thau Lagoon, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Four Seasons president and CEO John Davison announces retirement
John Davison, who guided luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts through the turbulent early days of the pandemic, intends to hand over the reins next year.
Steve Hilton appointed SVP of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has promoted an experienced hotelier to the influential post of senior vice president of operations.
Design showcase: Top five hostels
Our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN shines the spotlight on stylish schemes in the UK, the US and Peru that reimagine the role of the hostel in the 21st century.
Thom Geshay appointed CEO and president of Davidson
Davidson Hospitality Group is promoting Thom Geshay, who has spent more than 30 years with the hospitality management company, to the key role of CEO and president.
Hyatt Centric comes to Cambridge
Designed by a team that includes dRMM and AvroKO, Hyatt Centric’s first UK scheme features 150 stylish guestrooms near one of the world’s top universities.
Jeremy Heyes named managing director of WATG London
Design firm WATG has appointed Jeremy Heyes, who has worked on a number of high-profile luxury hotels including Claridge’s and The St Regis Astana, to lead its London office.
Project of the Week: W Edinburgh
The architecturally striking W Edinburgh, which features a golden façade crafted from a winding steel ribbon, has won our new Project of the Week title.
NH Hotel Group debuts in Scandinavia with Copenhagen outpost
Showcasing design by the likes of Arkitema, Henning Larsen, Krook & Tjäder and TBC, the five-star NH Collection Copenhagen hotel has now opened its doors in the Danish capital.
Hyatt Place plans revealed for landmark Düsseldorf development
A new 300-room hotel is on its way to Düsseldorf as part of a sustainability-focused mixed-use scheme designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Tadao Ando.
Larry Cuculic appointed president and CEO of BWH Hotel Group
BWH Hotel Group’s board of directors has chosen Larry Cuculic to succeed David Kong as the company’s next president and CEO, one of the most powerful jobs in hospitality.
Design concept: Académia, Autograph Collection, Athens
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we look inside the Plato-inspired Académia in the Greek capital, which showcases the work of MTArchitects and HOK.
TSH secures €300m funding to support growth ambitions
Amsterdam-headquartered hospitality group The Student Hotel has received €300 million in funding from Aermont and APG, paving the way for it to expand rapidly.
Pro-invest Group eyes expansion as London office launches
The asset management and investment firm has opened a base in Mayfair and is now actively seeking new hospitality-focused opportunities across Europe.
Brand overview: Crowne Plaza to grow global footprint by 15,000 rooms [Infographic]
Our researchers have examined the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database and found that APAC accounts for the vast majority of the upscale brand’s expansion plans.
Design showcase: Top five landscape-inspired designs
Roaming freely from Italy to New Zealand, our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive highlights five hotels with bold concepts embracing the majesty of the Great Outdoors.
Work begins on £5m boutique hotel scheme in Chester
Wildes Hotel Group has announced that work has started on a multimillion-pound project to transform a historic site in northwest England into a luxurious hotel, restaurant and spa.
The QHotels Group rebrands to The QHotels Collection
The hotel group, which is behind 21 properties around the UK, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and committed to investing in its existing portfolio and pursuing new opportunities.
Neil Palmer appointed COO of Six Senses
With 37 years’ of international hospitality experience, including a 25-year stint with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Palmer is an impressive addition to Six Senses’ top team.
Project of the Week: Raffles London at The OWO
The spectacular conversion of the grade II*-listed Old War Office building in Whitehall into a hotel-and-residences scheme has deservedly won our latest Project of the Week title.
Project in focus: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels is set to open its first Edinburgh hotel just a short walk away from many of the city’s iconic sights, including the Royal Mile and the Scottish National Gallery.
