Hotel Openings

Limehome opens prime London location steps from St. Paul's Cathedral

Limehome, Europe's leading tech-enabled hospitality operator of design accommodations, has opened a new property at 148 Queen Victoria Street in the City of London. Situated in a listed building 150 metres from St. Paul's Cathedral and 50 metres from the River Thames, the property marks a significant step in Limehome's UK growth strategy. In one of Europe's most competitive hospitality markets, securing a prime Zone 1 location of this kind is a clear signal of the operator's ambition and its ability to move quickly: from signing to opening within a few weeks.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre, Salzburg opens as the city's largest conference hotel

Salzburg's largest conference hotel now operates under the Radisson Blu brand. The Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Centre, Salzburg is an upper-upscale, full-service hotel with 262 rooms and suites and 1,785 square meters of event space, including a 960-square-meter ballroom for up to 1,000 guests. The hotel's integration into Radisson Hotel Group connects an established conference venue with international distribution, the Radisson Meetings program and Radisson Rewards, the group's loyalty network with more than 27 million members worldwide. The launch under the Radisson Blu brand comes at a time of record growth in Austria's meetings and events sector.

Ruby Makes Scandinavian Debut as Ruby Frida Opens in Sweden’s Capital

Ruby opens Ruby Frida in Stockholm. It is the brand’s first property in Sweden and an electric new addition to its ever-growing global portfolio. Located in the vibrant Stockholm district of Kungsholmen near Fridhemsplan, inspired by the city’s influential music heritage and the creative spirit of the swinging sixties, the 187-room hotel introduces Ruby’s signature character-rich, design-led approach to one of Stockholm’s most connected and fast evolving areas. Ruby Frida combines dynamic social spaces, a design concept deeply connected to Stockholm’s cultural pulse, a 24 serving cocktails and barista coffee, and an effortless guest experience designed around what cosmopolitan travellers value most.

Introducing InterContinental Grand Ankara - Heritage meets modern luxury in the heart of Türkiye’s capital

InterContinental Grand Ankara – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio – has opened its doors, following an extensive transformation of one of the city’s most iconic addresses. Marking a new era for luxury hospitality in Türkiye’s capital, InterContinental Grand Ankara joins the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, continuing the brand’s legacy of pioneering new destinations in every corner of the world.  

NEXT brings Swissôtel to Georgia's Black Sea Coast with Archi

Georgia’s two leading developers, NEXT and Archi, have presented the Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort project on the Black Sea coast in Kobuleti.On June 3rd, an official event was held at the project site on the Black Sea coast, where the development vision of the new premium-class hotel-residential complex was presented, along with its significance in the context of the economic and tourism development of the Adjara region.The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, the Minister of Economy, the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, as well as the CEO of TBC Bank and the Vice President of Swissôtel. The guests also addressed the audience with speeches and congratulated the project founders on the launch of this large-scale development.A symbolic part of the event was the “Three Sails,” an architectural symbol of the three-tower concept that reflects the identity of the complex and the vision of Black Sea coastal development. The event concluded with a symbolic “capsule drop,” marking the official start of the project.Archi, NEXT, and the world-renowned hotel brand Swissôtel are jointly developing a multifunctional premium-class complex that combines hotel, residential, and investment apartments.As the founders note, the project represents a long-term vision that brings together international experience, local development potential, and premium hospitality standards.

Paradise Resort Evia, a member of Radisson Individuals, brings a full-scale Aegean beach resort to Greece

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Paradise Resort Evia, a member of Radisson Individuals, a 322-room beachfront resort in Eretria on the island of Evia, Greece. The resort marks the brand's first resort in Greece and strengthens Radisson Hotel Group's growing presence across Mediterranean leisure destinations. Located under two hours from Athens by road, the resort combines direct Aegean beachfront access, extensive wellness and sports facilities, five dining and bar venues, and flexible meetings and events spaces in one of Greece's most accessible island destinations.

Introducing MGallery Hotel Collection's New Greek Aegean Escape

MGallery Hotel Collection, a distinguished portfolio of storied hotels within the Accor Group, invites guests to a new Grecian retreat, Kove Hotel & Spa Mykonos - MGallery Collection. This opening signifies MGallery Collection's commitment to offering intimate sanctuaries in the world's most captivating destinations, providing a strategic foothold in Mykonos' thriving luxury market. The property reveals a more intimate side of Mykonos, offering a sun-soaked private beach and the quiet rhythm of the Cyclades.

Moxy Hotels Checks Into Hungary With Opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has debuted in Hungary with the opening of Moxy Budapest Downtown. Located on lively Kazinczy Street in one of Budapest’s most energetic neighbourhoods, the hotel brings Moxy Hotels’ playful, experience‑driven hospitality to the city, offering a bold new base for curious, social‑minded travellers.

Minor Hotels Opens the First Colbert Collection Hotel with Porta Rossa in Florence

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces the launch of Porta Rossa Hotel Firenze, Colbert Collection, marking the first hotel to open under the new Colbert Collection brand worldwide. Located on Via Porta Rossa, in the heart of Florence's historic centre, the hotel officially debuted on 12 May 2026, following a comprehensive renovation to transform it into a flagship of the brand.