Announcements

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Castello SGR set to debut the Kimpton brand in Rome

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of a Kimpton property in Rome, bringing its Luxury & Lifestyle brand to the Italian capital. Expected to open in 2029, the hotel is owned by Castello Sgr’s Rome Hotel Development Fund, whose sole investor is 1AM Rome Prime Real Estate Development Fund. Castello Sgr is a leading Italian asset management company specialising in alternative investment funds, primarily in real estate.

Metamorphosis at the foot of Mont-Blanc: Hôtel Le Morgane reveals its new look

Some hotels reenact the mountain as we imagine it. Others prefer to look at it differently. It is this second approach that Le Morgane has chosen for its rebirth. Transformed into a 5-star property with 54 rooms and suites, the hotel will reopen its doors in December 2026, offering a destination deeply rooted in its local environment. Chamonix, its terrain, its textures, and its rhythm are celebrated, while leaving behind the overly expected clichés of the chalet. Here, wood alone is not enough to tell the story of the Alps. Stone, wool, leather, subtle tones, and lighting create a contemporary and sensitive atmosphere designed by the Barcelona-based studio Astet Studio—all while leaving the stage to what matters most: the panorama.

IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates Luxury & Lifestyle growth in Spain with Vignette Collection signing in Madrid

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has expanded its Luxury & Lifestyle presence in Spain with the addition of San Bernardo, Vignette Collection in Madrid. The hotel will bring IHG’s total open and pipeline Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the country to 21 properties, marking a significant milestone in its continued growth in the market.

CityHub announces German expansion with new hotel at historic Berlin Leipziger Platz

CityHub has announced plans to open its latest European hotel in Berlin, marking another milestone in the brand’s international expansion. The new location will bring CityHub’s tech-enabled, sustainability-led hospitality concept to the German capital, following successful launches in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Reykjavik, alongside the recently announced Hamburg development.

Minor Hotels Strengthens Colbert Collection Portfolio with a New Hotel in Italy

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, announces the signing of ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection, its second Colbert Collection property in Italy and a strategic addition to one of the company’s most important growth brands. Scheduled to open in 2027 in the heart of San Gimignano, Tuscany, the hotel will strengthen the global expansion of Colbert Collection, Minor Hotels’ premium soft brand for independent properties shaped by cultural discovery, culinary expression and meaningful social connection.

MGallery Collection unveils Nírema Hotel & Spa Samos, a new design-led seafront retreat in Greece

MGallery Collection, Accor's portfolio of distinctive hotels each defined by a singular DNA, announces the opening of Nírema Hotel & Spa Samos – MGallery Collection this September :  The property is a new luxury seaside retreat located at the entrance of Vathy, on the Greek island of Samos. Framed by the Aegean Sea and the Ampelos mountains, the hotel introduces travelers to a more intimate and authentic side of Greece, where wellbeing, nature and local heritage come together in a serene Mediterranean setting. 

Sofitel Announces Sofitel Berlin Das Stue, Bringing French Luxury to One of Berlin's Most Iconic Hotels

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, announces the transition of SO/ Berlin Das Stue to Sofitel Berlin Das Stue, further strengthening Sofitel's presence in Germany and reinforcing the brand's growth in Europe's leading cultural capitals. Scheduled to officially join the Sofitel network in Q1 2027, the iconic 78-room hotel will combine its distinctive heritage and celebrated design with Sofitel's signature French zest and heartfelt luxury.

Accor to debut a new icon of mediterranean luxury: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts signs Fairmont Chania Resort

Accor and its world-renowned luxury hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,in partnership with Hersonissos Group Hotels, today announced the development of Fairmont Chania Resort on the historic Greek island of Crete, a 104-key resort slated to open in 2029. The project further strengthens Fairmont’s global growth strategy and reinforces Accor’s luxury portfolio across key Mediterranean destinations. 

Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences Launches First of its Collection of Interior-Designed Apartments, Beginning with Christian Bense

Park Hyatt London River Thames Residences launches the first in a series of show apartments today, marking the UK debut of Park Hyatt-branded residences. Brought to market by Knightcrest, the collection comprises 103 ready-to-move-in homes, with the unveiling of two exceptional residences by South African designer Christian Bense offering a considered interpretation of cosmopolitan living. Further show apartments by a curated selection of designers will be showcased over the next six months.

Treehouse Hotel Manchester is Branching Out

Treehouse Hotel Manchester is climbing higher. Following a headline-making debut in March 2025, the groundbreaking hotel from the one-of-a-kind hospitality brand created by Barry Sternlicht, Founder and Chairman of Starwood Hotels, is unveiling a major expansion. The hotel is introducing new rooftop destinations, a collection of premium suites that transform the property's upper levels into a magical escape high above the city, and more ways to gather, play, sweat, and reset. Now, Treehouse Hotel Manchester is more than a hotel: It's an urban resort where dining, nightlife, wellness, entertainment, and work all come together under one roof.

The Zetter Collection Expands into Europe, Debuting The Zetter 717 Amsterdam

The Zetter Collection announces plans to expand beyond the UK for the first time with the opening of The Zetter 717 Amsterdam in Early 2027. Occupying a historic canal house on Prinsengracht in Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal District, the boutique 24 bedroom, five-star property will bring The Zetter’s distinctive, characterful approach to one of the city’s most recognisable neighbourhoods.