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Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah to Provide Unmatched Hospitality in one of the World’s Most Prestigious Destinations

Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company, today announced Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah, its first branded residences project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of the Masar destination in the Holy City of Makkah, the project brings Kempinski’s 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to the prestigious Masar development, in the heart of Makkah, within the vicinity of the Grand Mosque. 

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston Unveils Reimagined Presidential Suite, A Bespoke Luxury Retreat Designed for Refined Escape

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, the city’s only Forbes Ten Star-recognized property, unveils its newly reimagined Presidential Suite, a thoughtfully redesigned residential-style retreat that redefines the pinnacle of luxury hospitality in the city. With sweeping skyline views, bespoke design details, and more than 2,000 square feet (185 square metres) of flexible living space, the transformation elevates the hotel’s most prestigious accommodation into a destination-worthy experience.

IHG Hotels & Resorts strengthens its resort offering in India with signing of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Yash Hotels & Resorts LLP for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Alwar. Scheduled to open in Q1 2030, the hotel will mark IHG’s entry into the city of Alwar and further strengthen its resort offering in India, in line with the company’s strategy to grow across high-potential leisure and emerging destinations.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Heart of Budapest Honouring the Heritage of the Exquisite Klotild Palace

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Hungary with the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Budapest, gracefully set within the iconic Klotild Palace, one of the city’s most distinguished architectural landmarks. Moments from the Danube and the capital’s most admired attractions, The St. Regis Budapest revives a storied Belle Époque monument, introducing the brand’s timeless sophistication, signature rituals and anticipatory service to Budapest’s most distinguished address. The opening marks a defining new chapter for luxury hospitality in Hungary, introducing a sanctuary where historic grandeur meets contemporary refinement.

Woods Cove Inn Reopens in Laguna Beach, Signaling a New Chapter for the Property as an Independent Boutique Escape

Woods Cove Inn, a 22-room boutique hotel located along Laguna Beach’s iconic Pacific Coast Highway, will reopen May 11, emerging as a newly independent coastal retreat. Previously operating under the Sonder brand, the property debuts with a renewed identity rooted in local character, thoughtful design, and relaxed California living.

Villa San Michele, a Belmond Hotel, Florence, Reopens: The Legendary Renaissance Retreat Returns, Ushering in a New Era of Slow Luxury and Mindful Living

Perched high in the Fiesole hills, overlooking Florence in all its splendour, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, reopened on 28 April 2026 following a meticulous 18-month renovation. Once a Renaissance convent, the legendary retreat — renowned for its Michelangelo-inspired façade, terraced gardens and one-of-a-kind sweeping views — begins a new chapter as a destination for wellbeing and reconnection.

Renovation of Intercontinental Miami’s Meeting Spaces to Begin Summer 2026

Downtown Miami’s luxury destination and one of the city’s top meeting hotels, InterContinental Miami has announced that its meeting and event spaces will be offline this summer as part of a multi-million dollar major renovation, which will be completed in September 2026. In 2024, the iconic property completed a major renovation to its guest rooms and suites as well as its concierge level Club Lounge.

The Luxury Collection Debuts on Rhodes with the Opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes

The Luxury Collection announces the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, marking the brand's arrival on the storied Greek island. Poised above the Mediterranean Sea, Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes welcomes global explorers to a destination shaped by epicurean experiences, wellness, and cultural immersion. Set along Kavos Beach in Pefki, just moments from the ancient town of Lindos, the hotel emerges from a landscape where layers of history are etched into the coastline, bordered by a Hellenistic-Roman limestone quarry that anchors the resort in its archaeological past. The hotel's design, curated by the award-winning London design firm Studio Lost, is deeply informed by Greece's enduring stonework traditions and artisanal craftsmanship, as well as its ever-changing movement of the surrounding sea.  A restrained palette of minerals and tactile materials unfolds throughout the resort, while sculptural stone elements and artworks sourced from the nearby ancient quarry offer a quiet homage to the island's heritage.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk Debuts Reimagined Lobby and Guest Spaces, Marking the Next Chapter for the Iconic Newport Mansion

The Chanler at Cliff Walk debuts a newly reimagined lobby and collection of guest spaces, marking the next chapter in the celebrated oceanfront mansion's ongoing evolution. The unveiling follows the 2025 opening of signature restaurant Remy's Loose, and continues a multi-year collaboration between The Chanler at Cliff Walk's Proprietress Lani Shufelt and renowned architecture firm Studio Valerius. Together, the new interiors deepen the property's enduring commitment to craftsmanship, artistry, and a sense of heritage and place along Newport's famed Cliff Walk.

Accor & InterGlobe to bring Ennismore’s The Hoxton to India

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, in partnership with Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels, is pleased to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Bengaluru City, marking the brand’s first hotel in India. Set to open in November 2026, the hotel will be located on Richmond Road, bringing The Hoxton’s open-house lobby vibes and neighbourhood feel to one of India’s most dynamic cities.

Revival English Bay Opens in Vancouver’s West End Under New Brand, New Vision, and New Management

Revival English Bay, a reimagined boutique hotel located at 1771 Comox Street in Vancouver’s celebrated West End, is proud to announce its official opening on May 1, 2026. managed by Hotel Equities, the property debuts under a bold new brand and vision, reflecting a shared commitment to elevating this West End address into a distinctive destination for today’s discerning traveler.

IHG Signs Second Holiday Inn Express in Japan

 IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, marking the brand’s second Holiday Inn Express in Japan. The hotel will be developed in partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development Co., Ltd. (MCUD), Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. (Totate) and The Sankei Building Co., Ltd. (Sankei).

A New Era Begins at Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today unveils the reimagined Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus, marking a bold step forward for Istanbul’s most iconic hotel overlooking the Bosphorus. As the longest serving Hilton hotel outside of the Americas, the hotel’s transformation reflects how Hilton is redefining hospitality for today’s traveller and builds on seven decades of history as Istanbul’s original international host.

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