IHG to debut Vignette Collection brand in Sicily
Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, Vignette Collection to join IHG's growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the second half of 2025.
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Iconic Luxury Hotels to Open Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, Spain
From the people behind Palm House, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort, and Chewton Glen comes Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club; a quietly glamorous Andalusian gem where deep-rooted cultural connection meets contemporary elegance.
Nobu Announces Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Manchester
Nobu Hospitality, the globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand, has unveiled plans for a landmark development in Manchester, featuring a hotel, restaurant, and the UK's first Nobu-branded residences. In partnership with leading, award-winning property developer Salboy, the project - currently named Viadux 2 - will introduce the Nobu Hotel Manchester as the tallest building outside London, standing at 246 metres. This development will bring the brand's signature blend of luxury hospitality and world-class dining to the heart of the city. The Viadux 2 project represents a £360 million property development in a prime Manchester city centre location, subject to a positive planning outcome this spring.
Hilton and Black Label Hotels Strengthen Partnership with New Brussels Airport Hotel
Hilton Worldwide has announced a new collaboration with hotel operator Black Label Hotels (BLH) for the Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Airport, marking their third partnership in a short period. The brand-new hotel, set to open in The Wings—an innovative business center near Brussels Airport—will cater to both business and leisure travelers, offering 250 rooms, meeting and conference facilities, wellness amenities, parking, and a restaurant with an open kitchen. Notably, it will include dedicated crew lounges for airline staff—the only hotel in the area to do so.
A Natural Haven on Portugal’s Blue Coast: Six Senses Comporta Unveils Masterplan for New Resort, Spa, and Branded Residences
Stripped-back yet refined, within striking distance of Lisbon yet a world away, Comporta has a singular charm and serene beauty. A few miles south is the new Pinheirinho coastal estate, many years in the making, that will set an exceptional new standard in mindful design. Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with VIC Properties as one of the few hand-picked communities that will be brought to life in accordance with strict aesthetic and sustainability guidelines.
Nobu Launches Luxury Residences and Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam
Nobu Hospitality, the global luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, is making its debut in the Netherlands with the Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam and the Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam. Developed in partnership with Dutch real estate firm Breevast, this exclusive project will bring Nobu's signature style to the heart of Amsterdam's most coveted neighborhood, Oud-Zuid.
Ruby Enters Denmark with First Hotel Project in Copenhagen
The Ruby Group is expanding its presence in Northern Europe with a new project in Denmark. The upcoming Ruby Hotel in Copenhagen will be developed in partnership with long-term development partner ECE. Located in the prestigious Frederiksberg district, the hotel will feature 219 rooms, offering a modern and stylish accommodation experience in one of the city's most sought-after areas.
Bob W signs long-term lease for former Athens office building as operator ramps up European expansion
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement to transform 4,500 sq m of an Athens office building into 130 design-led serviced apartments.The operator has exchanged contracts with developer-landlord Blend Development for 54 Stadiou Street, situated in an ultra-prime location in the historic city centre and close to a range of major landmarks and transport links. Located in the heart of Athens, Bob W Stadiou will offer easy access to the city's best shopping, dining and visitor attractions. Just a short walk away, Ermou Street - Athens' premier shopping district - features a range of international brands, boutique stores and artisan shops.The former office will undergo a full conversion into premium serviced apartments, offering customers a blend of tech-driven convenience, sustainable design and a hyper-local guest experience. It comes as the firm continues to trailblaze in repurposing former commercial assets into high-quality, design-led accommodations.Bob W Stadiou will also be its third property in Athens, joining Bob W Akadimia and Bob W Eolou. The latest lease agreement further strengthens Bob W's broader European expansion, bringing its total number of units to over 5,000 across the continent.Fit-out works at 54 Stadiou Street have already begun, with Bob W Stadiou set to welcome its first guests this winter. Refurbishment works will enhance the building's energy efficiency with modern insulation, energy-saving lighting and water-efficient features - all powered by 100% renewable electricity.The latest lease agreement comes after Bob W launched its latest sustainability report, as well as the Lodging Emissions & Guest-night Impact Tracker (LEGIT). The new carbon measurement tool, developed in collaboration with environmental consultancy Furthr, provides operators and guests with detailed environmental impact metrics for each room type.
Manchester City Football Club reveals ‘The Medlock’ and welcomes Radisson Hotel Group to the Club’s entertainment destination
Radisson Hotel Group announces its collaboration with Manchester City for the Club's 401-room hotel, which is set to open in late 2026. Operating all year round, the hotel will provide convenient and comfortable accommodation for music and sport fans who are attending events at the Etihad Stadium, visitors to the UK's largest indoor arena, Co-op Live, as well as guests exploring the wider entertainment destination and Manchester itself.
Domaine les Terres Bleues: a new luxury destination in the Hautes-Vosges (France)
Adrien Feltz and his partner Alexia Courtois embark on a new hospitality adventure with the unveiling of Domaine les Terres Bleues, a preserved haven spanning 1 hectare in the heart of the Vallée des Lacs (Vosges), designed as an ode to contemplation and relaxation.
SLS Barcelona To Open Its Doors This April
Ready for something completely new, Barcelona? SLS Hotels & Residences is primed to make a serious splash for its European debut in Catalonia's capital of cool. Dramatically backlit by the Med's dazzling spring sunshine, SLS Barcelona will be bringing its distinctive brand of immersive extravagance to the waterside district of Port Fòrum, setting a pioneering precedent in modern luxury hospitality. Never one to shy away from a grand entrance, the hotel will be set behind a striking, undulating façade that emulates the waves of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and beckons guests and locals alike into an indulgent wonderland informed by extraordinary experiences. Offering 471 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, six distinct restaurant and bar concepts, three pools, a spa, and extensive events space culminating in a spectacular ballroom; SLS Barcelona will be a true urban resort, surpassing anything the city has ever seen before and emerging as a glittering destination for the best entertainment, food, and drink.
Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand to debut in Venice in 2025
Meliá Hotels International has announced the signing of a new project in Italy, located on one of Venice's barrier islands. The hotel will be operated by the Italian SoGes Group Spa, a company with extensive experience in the hospitality sector, under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand, with support from the Spanish group in areas such as distribution and loyalty programs.
The Social Hub enters Portugal
The Social Hub is set to open its first hotel in Porto - Portugal's first hybrid hospitality venue and the latest milestone in the group's rapid expansion.
IHG continues strong growth momentum in Türkiye
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Istanbul West in Türkiye, in partnership with Artas Turizm Isletmeciligi Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi. The Crowne Plaza brand has continued to go from strength to strength, building on its reputation as one of the world's best known and loved premium hotel brands among corporate and leisure travellers alike.
Cycas Hospitality Enters Key Portuguese Market With Autograph Collection Hotel Signing
Cycas Hospitality has announced its first signing in Portugal with the introduction of Marriott International's Autograph Collection resort-style hotel development in Sintra, the country's renowned UNESCO cultural region near Lisbon. This landmark project marks Cycas Hospitality's entrance to the Iberian Peninsula, expanding the company's presence within Southern Europe and extends the hotel management company's operations to over 55 hotels across 13 European countries.
Treehouse Hotel Manchester Set to Open on 19th March 2025
The much-anticipated Treehouse Hotel Manchester, part of SH Hotels & Resorts (soon to be Starwood Hotels), has confirmed its opening date, Wednesday 19th March 2025. This marks Treehouse Hotels' second UK property following the successful launch of Treehouse Hotel London in 2019. Offering a playful and free-spirited experience, the hotel features 224 guest rooms, including nine suites and three accessible rooms. Treehouse Hotel Manchester provides a unique retreat for visitors seeking both comfort and an element of adventure. Guests can expect whimsical interiors, evoking the enchanting charm of a forest, blended with Treehouse's signature 'perfectly imperfect' design ethos. Alongside its cosy accommodations, Treehouse Hotel Manchester will offer an array of destination dining and drinking options celebrating some of the North West's most celebrated culinary talents.
Bob W to launch in fifth German city - Dortmund
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality provider, has exchanged contracts with Aroundtown, one of Europe's leading listed real estate groups, to launch a 52-unit serviced apartment offer in a former post office building in Dortmund, Germany.The operator has signed a long term lease for 3,300 sq m at the Alte Post building, a former post office adjacent to Dortmund's main railway station. The refurbished, mixed-use asset also hosts over 10,000 sq m of high-quality office space, as well as retail and commercial facilities.
Iconic Old Town Charm: Ruby Announces First Hotel Project in Malta
Under the leadership of CEO and founder Michael Struck, Ruby Hotels is introducing its Lean Luxury concept to Valletta. This project, a conversion of several historic buildings on Strait Street, offers guests a harmonious blend of inspiring design and relaxed elegance in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is truly remarkable to implement a project of this scale in such a granularly and densely built city like Valletta.
Templeton Garden, Miiro’s New London Property
Slated to open in April of 2025, Templeton Garden is located in a rare oasis of the cosmopolitan capital. The 156-room property is situated in leafy, historic Earl's Court. Once a rural idyll, this neighborhood evolved into one of the capital's most well-connected hubs, which Beatrix Potter, Alfred Hitchcock, and Agatha Christie all called home.
a&o Hostels Expands in Heidelberg, Germany
After opening new hostels in Brighton (August 2024), Antwerp (October 2024), and Brussels (December 2024), a&o Hostels, Europe's largest hostel chain, is expanding further with the acquisition of a&o Heidelberg. This marks its 43rd property in Europe and 26th in Germany. The company operates 42 properties across ten countries, with 19 owned directly by a&o.