Announcements

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.

Dublin at Your Doorstep: a New Era of the Fitzwilliam, Dublin is Unveiled

The Fitzwilliam, Dublin, a cornerstone of premium Irish hospitality for nearly three decades, has entered a sophisticated new era with the completion of a sweeping, top-to-bottom renovation. The independent five-star property is welcoming discerning global guests with completely transformed interiors and highly tailored programming designed to anchor visitors in the local culture while serving as a gateway to the broader Irish landscape

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.

Minor Hotels Expands into Türkiye's Aegean with Anantara Çeşme Retreat and Residences

Minor Hotels announces the development of Anantara Retreat Çeşme and Anantara Residences Çeşme, a new luxury retreat and branded residences in Türkiye's renowned Aegean region. Scheduled to open in 2030, the project will strengthen Minor Hotels' growing luxury portfolio in Türkiye while expanding into one of the country's most sought-after leisure destinations.

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 Brings Extended-Stay Aparthotel to Amsterdam Noord This Autumn

Boutique lifestyle aparthotel brand Wilde continues its European expansion with the upcoming opening of Wilde Amsterdam Noord on 30 September 2026. Following openings earlier this year in Vienna and Lisbon, the property marks Wilde's debut in the Netherlands and its first location expressly designed as a true extended-stay destination, available for bookings of seven nights or longer.

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.

MGallery Collection and Colossos SA announce a new hotel in Rhodes, an exceptional adults-only retreat overlooking the Aegean Sea

MGallery Collection, Accor's portfolio of distinctive boutique hotels, and Colossos SA, a leading family-owned hospitality company with a long-standing presence on the island, announce the signing of an agreement for the first MGallery Collection hotel in Rhodes. The new adults-only hotel is currently under construction and is scheduled to welcome its first guests in Spring 2027. 

Discover MGallery Collection's New French Oceanfront Sanctuary on Île d'Oléron

This July, MGallery Collection, a portfolio of storied boutique hotels, unveils Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso & Spa  - MGallery Collection, an oceanfront sanctuary designed for reconnection. Nestled between fragrant forests and the Atlantic's silver-blue horizon, the property graces the storied plage de Gatseau on Île d'Oléron, the celebrated French island off the country's western coast. At Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso & Spa -  MGallery Collection, every detail has been curated to stir the senses and slow down, inviting guests into a world where nature and serenity is not merely the backdrop, but the beating heart of the experience.