In a district buzzing with creativity, Aarhus takes another major step toward becoming an international hotel destination. With the topping-out ceremony for Moxy Aarhus, the city is one step closer to welcoming a hotel that's not just about overnight stays, but about energy, community, and experiences.
Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, celebrated the official opening of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma with a traditional Sake Ceremony on November 6, 2025. The event marked a significant milestone for the brand, as it debuts its first hotel in Italy, deepening its presence in the country and continuing its European expansion.
Le Beauvallon — built in 1914, closed in 2008 for a meticulous restoration, and reopened in 2015 as an exclusive-use private estate — is returning to its roots as an iconic hotel on the French Riviera. On April 24 2026, this Belle Époque grand dame, which has hosted everyone from Winston Churchill to Audrey Hepburn, will reopen as COMO Le Beauvallon. The revival brings COMO Hotels and Resorts' award-winning hospitality to the storied shores of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez for the first time.
In early 2026, The Zetter Group will expand its celebrated London portfolio with the opening of The Zetter Bloomsbury — a 68-bedroom townhouse hotel set across six interconnecting Georgian buildings on Montague Street, directly opposite the British Museum. The new property will bring The Zetter's distinctive, personal approach to hospitality to one of London's most storied and cultured neighbourhoods.
The Ruby Group, led by CEO and founder Michael Struck, is expanding its presence in Italy with the opening of Ruby Giulia. The hotel is located on Via Agostino Depretis, just steps from Piazza Venezia. The former Ministry of the Interior, measuring approximately 5,300 square meters, has been transformed into a 164-room hotel. Ruby Giulia is designed as an urban retreat in the heart of the city, featuring a 24/7 bar and café, inviting lounge areas that blend seamlessly with the neighborhood, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the ancient city.
Hotel Riu Palace Calypso, located on Jandía beach in the Canary Islands, has just opened its doors following a full refurbishment that has expanded its dining options, redesigned all its spaces, improved accessibility and enhanced sea views from all parts of hotel, including all the rooms. Through the renovation, the hotel has been upgraded to RIU Palace's top-of-the-line option and has been adapted to be part of RIU's Adults Only concept.
Whitbread plc, owner of Premier Inn - the UK's largest hotel brand - has received planning consent to transform Verity House, a vacant office building in the South Bank area of Leeds city centre, into a 131-room hotel.
Launching on 10 November 2025, London's Strand Palace will unveil a £2 million Meetings & Events renovation, strengthening the landmark property's position as a leader amongst London's hotel offering, from both a business and leisure perspective.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hyatt Centric Reims, marking the exciting debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in France. The hotel opening supports Hyatt Centric brand growth globally, with plans to expand its brand footprint by 50% by the end of 2029, reaching over 100 hotels.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is pleased to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Madrid, which is set to open in 2026. The hotel will be located in Madrid's bustling historic centre, on Plaza de Santa Ana, and comes as the brand's second destination in Spain, following the success of The Hoxton, Poblenou, which opened in Barcelona in 2022. The Hoxton, Madrid will be Ennismore's first property in the Spanish capital, adding to its growing network across Europe.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, announces a new Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Italy, in the heart of Puglia. Following a comprehensive renovation, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce is set to open in April 2026, establishing itself as a new landmark in luxury hospitality for one of Italy´s most sought-after and fastest-growing travel destinations.
Since his appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis London, Marco Novella has been preparing for the grand debut of the landmark Mayfair hotel opening mid-2026. Blending London's rich heritage with the spirit of modern luxury, the hotel is set to offer a new culturally engaging home away from home for both global travellers and discerning Londoners alike. Together with his team, Marco will infuse the world-renowned St. Regis experience with creative energy—fostering connections with art and fashion while redefining bespoke service excellence by integrating the signature butler service at the very heart of Mayfair.
Zannier Bendor, one of Europe's most highly anticipated openings, is set to debut on the private French island of Île de Bendor in spring 2026, after five years of transformation. With bookings now live, Zannier Hotels has appointed Emmanuel Blanchemanche as General Manager and renowned chef Lionel Levy as Executive Chef, as the project unveils expansive dining and wellbeing programming in a combined effort of Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels to restore the isle's legacy as a convivial gathering place steeped in old-world glamour. The Ricard family, guardians of Paul Ricard's vision, joins forces with the excellence of Zannier Hotels to write this new chapter.
Holiday Inn by IHG has unveiled a brand new look following a significant programme of renovation to upgrade the iconic Edwardian building and elevate the hotel's offering in the centre of Farnborough.
Unveiled at the landmark exhibition "1925-2025: A Century of Art Deco" at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, within the grounds of the Louvre, The Orient Express Train stands as a striking dialogue between heritage and modernity. As the principal exhibit in what is being hailed as one of the most significant Art Deco showings ever staged, it is exceptionally rare for a hospitality brand to take centre stage in a cultural exhibition of this magnitude, a true testament to Orient Express's iconic status. Its inclusion recognises architect Maxime d'Angeac's outstanding ability to reimagine Art Deco for the future.
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has revealed the first phase of its extensive renovation, introducing 45 newly designed rooms and suites by renowned French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia.
Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce the reopening of Woolley Grange, its cherished Jacobean manor house near the picturesque city of Bath. Following a full renovation of its rooms, restaurants, and gardens, the hotel once again welcomes families to experience its signature warmth and character in beautifully refreshed surroundings.
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is delighted to announce the signing of Mama Shelter Val Thorens, the highest ski destination in Europe. Opening in 2027, the iconic brand of joyful and irreverent hospitality will unveil its very first resort, creating a true festive retreat in the heart of the Alps. This ambitious project is led by Ennismore, Vista, Financière Galata, and Cogeco, partners united by a shared aim to reinvent the mountain experience with fresh, free-spirited, and convivial energy.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today announced the signing of Conrad Corfu following a franchise agreement with the Troulis family. Slated to open its doors ahead of the 2026 summer season, the luxury hotel will feature 136 rooms, suites and villas, a 200-metre beachfront and indoor and outdoor heated pools. Managed by Numo Hotels and Resorts, the property will also include a signature Aqua Piazza lagoon, lush, landscaped gardens, three restaurants, two bars, an extensive wellness centre, and open-air cinema and a kids club in collaboration with Worldwide Kids, with a treehouse-like micro village among olive trees and eucalyptus.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Kimpton Salzburg, in partnership with tristar Austria GmbH. The hotel marks the luxury lifestyle brand's entry into the Austrian market. Expected to open in mid-2028, Kimpton Salzburg will further enhance IHG's expanding portfolio of 12* open Kimpton hotels in Europe, and a further six* in development.