Hotel Openings

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sinaia Cota 1400 brings alpine-inspired design to Romania’s Bucegi Mountains

A 68-room five-star mountain hotel at Cota 1400 in the Bucegi Mountains is now open under the Radisson Blu brand. Set within a historic building dating back to 1939, Radisson Blu Hotel, Sinaia Cota 1400 combines contemporary alpine hospitality, direct access to the cable car and ski slopes, and a premium wellness offering, bringing an internationally branded luxury hotel experience to one of Romania's most iconic mountain destinations.

Kimpton Unveils Quinta da Marinha, Bringing Laid Back Luxury Lifestyle to Portugal’s Atlantic Coast

Surrounded by the natural beauty of Portugal’s Atlantic coastline, Kimpton Quinta da Marinha, the newest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open in Cascais. Located between the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and the Atlantic Ocean, the 194-room resort introduces Kimpton’s distinctive boutique luxury to one of Europe’s most desirable coastal destinations. Just minutes from the charming centre of Cascais and within easy reach of Lisbon, the property brings Kimpton’s playful approach to luxury and life through striking design and sociable spaces combined with nature, wellness, and active living in a setting that feels both energising and restorative.

Luura has officially opened its first hotel in Paros

Luura, a new Mediterranean hospitality brand, opened its inaugural hotel on the island of Paros on Saturday 1 August 2026. The adults-only (12+ years) seafront property features 39 spacious suites with extensive outdoor space, including 19 with private pools, alongside a private chapel, two restaurants, an extensive wellness area and an event space for weddings and exclusive buyouts.

Fontenille Collection Unveils its First Opening in Burgundy with Château de Cîteaux

This summer, as Fontenille Collection celebrates its 10-year anniversary, the group sets roots in Burgundy for the first time with the transformation of Château de Cîteaux. Rising over 12th-century Cistercian cellars among the oldest in the region, this 19th-century house in the heart of Meursault brings together winemaking legacy, monastic heritage and contemplative contemporary design within a setting that feels quietly timeless.

Now Open: Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel Reopens on Riva degli Schiavoni

The highly anticipated reopening of Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel has arrived as the property welcomes its first guests. Set in a prime position on the Riva degli Schiavoni, the Hotel offers stunning views of San Giorgio Maggiore from its rooftop terrace, while many of its rooms reveal the Lagoon in true theatrical fashion, with curtains parting like those of a grand theatre to unveil the view beyond.

Villa Dorothéa is Now Open in Lisbon, a Restored Hamlet Hotel Offering a Slower Way to Experience the City

Villa Dorothéa, a unique new boutique hotel in Lisbon’s Lapa district, occupying a beautifully restored 19th century hamlet, has now opened its doors in the city. Hidden behind discreet façades between Lapa, Santos, and the Tagus River, Villa Dorothéa introduces a more intimate vision of luxury hospitality to Lisbon, one shaped by atmosphere, local life, and the feeling of truly living within the city. 

New Branded Residences meet Hospitality Demand in Majorca

The Balearic Islands registered over 19 million tourists last year but Majorca remains the hot favourite with holidaymakers. Previous data* suggests the island sees 29 visitors for every resident, which underlines the requirement for dedicated tourist accommodation and continues to pique the interest from savvy property investors.

The Venice Times, Vignette Collection Marks Brand Debut in Italy for IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, introduces Vignette Collection to Italy with the opening of The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Pacini Group. Located in one of the city’s most enviable locations, the 30-room property is now open, and is the latest addition to IHG’s first collection brand underscoring IHG's commitment to strengthening its portfolio in Italy, while leveraging Pacini Group's well-established expertise and presence in the hospitality sector.

Mangia’s Unveils Costa Ragusa: A New Sicilian Destination

Mangia's Hotels & Resorts, Italy's leading hotel collection, is unveiling Costa Ragusa, a new lifestyle destination on Sicily's south-eastern coast that brings together two distinctive hospitality concepts alongside a curated collection of restaurants, wellness facilities and leisure offerings. Anchored by the 5-star all-inclusive Mangia's Costa Ragusa Borgo, which soft-opened on 1 July, and the 5-star luxury Icona's Costa Ragusa Resort, due to open 1 August, the destination is designed to welcome both resident guests and visitors seeking authentic Sicilian experiences. Together, they represent the first chapter of an ambitious destination development project on Sicily's south-eastern coast, opening up one of Italy's most authentic and under-explored regions to international travellers.

Me and All Hotel Leipzig Opens in Germany

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Me and All Hotel Leipzig, a 282-room hotel that combines Bauhaus-inspired design, local culture and social experiences in the heart of Leipzig. Operated by the Lindner Hotel Group as part of its strategic collaboration with Hyatt, the hotel reflects the successful combination between Hyatt’s global brand expertise and Lindner’s deep understanding of the German hospitality market. The opening marks the continued expansion of the Me and All Hotels brand in Germany, further strengthening its position within Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio.

Destination By Hyatt brand debuts in Uzbekistan with the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA, which blends a wellness focus and authentic Uzbek heritage with warm hospitality standards. As the first premium mountain resort and the first Destination by Hyatt branded property in Uzbekistan, the opening reflects a significant milestone for the brand in one of the world’s fastest-growing tourist destinations.[1]

Hacienda del Mar, member of The Meliá Collection, celebrates its grand opening with an evening inspired by the endless summers of the Mediterranean

Hacienda del Mar, member of The Meliá Collection, the latest addition to Meliá Hotels International’s exclusive collection of singular hotels, celebrated its official opening with an evening inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, bringing together nearly 300 guests, including well-known figures from the social and lifestyle scene such as Pepe Barroso, Helen Lindes and Jaydy Michel.

Wilde Opens Aparthotel in Porto's Historic Clérigos District

Boutique lifestyle aparthotel brand Wilde continues its European expansion with the opening of Wilde Porto, Clérigos on 10 July 2026. Following openings earlier this year in Vienna and Lisbon, the property marks Wilde's second location in Portugal and brings its city-based sanctuary to one of Europe's most creative and culturally-rooted neighbourhoods.

INNSiDE by Meliá Debuts in Malta with the Opening of INNSiDE by Meliá Bugibba

Meliá Hotels International announces the opening of INNSiDE by Meliá Bugibba on 12 July 2026, marking the debut of its lifestyle-led INNSiDE by Meliá brand in Malta. Located in the heart of Bugibba Square and just steps from the seafront, this new hotel brings the brand's lifestyle-driven approach to one of the Mediterranean's most vibrant destinations, offering contemporary accommodation, destination dining, wellbeing facilities and social spaces.