Set spectacularly along Bodrum peninsula's northern coast, OKU Bodrum, opening in summer 2025, will be an adult's only (16+) retreat within one of Europe's most sought after destinations. Framed by Bodrum's mountains on one side, and the glittering turquoise Aegean on the other, OKU Bodrum makes the most of its seafront location with breathtaking views from the moment guests step into the hotel.
OKU Andalusia is located on a secluded beach on Spain's southern shore, with breathtaking views over the Spanish coast and Africa beyond. The brand's second property in Spain will be the ultimate beachside retreat for adventurous spirits to explore the authentic charm of this Spanish region, nestled between Sotogrande, San Roque and the Los Alcornocales nature reserve. Spanning almost 10 hectares of lush meandering gardens, guests can enjoy multiple swimming pools, restorative spa and wellness facilities, and four dining venues, including an adults-only beach club open to guests and visitors with direct beachfront access on Playa de La Alcaidesa.
Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic's new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.
CityHub, the urban lifestyle hotel brand, is bringing its signature blend of cutting-edge technology and sustainable design to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik this November.
Belmond proudly unveils the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, debuting in July 2025.
Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd have today announced that South Molton, in London's prestigious Mayfair, will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group's first Oberoi Hotel in the UK.
Following the success of the group's South Kensington debut in 2022, The Other House Covent Garden is set to open in Q4 2025.
WorldHotels, a dynamic brand within the BWH℠ Hotels portfolio, today announced the development of a new hotel project in the country of Georgia set to open in Kobuleti in 2028. Currently undergoing construction, the new property will represent one of the first projects for WorldHotels in Georgia and debut the first hard-branded property in the EMEA region. Upon its completion, the WorldHotels Kobuleti will bring a first-of-its-kind, five-star beachside vacation and living experience to the destination, offering a full slate of amenities and features.
Following a franchise agreement with F.G.N Horn Srl, Hilton will expand its full-service property portfolio with the debut of Naples' first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, which is set to open in the spring of 2025. This 112-room property, centrally located in Naples, is within walking distance of key popular tourist attractions such as The Royal Palace of Naples, the Sansevero Chapel Museum, and is a short drive from Castel dell'Ovo and the renowned Ruins of Pompeii. Guests will have access to a gym, an all-day dining restaurant, and a rooftop bar offering city views. For business travellers, the hotel provides a range of versatile meeting rooms. Conveniently situated just 6.5 km from Naples International Airport, the hotel serves as an ideal base for visitors exploring the city or beginning their Italian journey to destinations like the Amalfi Coast, Capri, or the Ischia Islands.
Following a franchise agreement with Italyhotelmanagement Srl, 124-room Hampton by Hilton Rome St Peter's will be the brand's first hotel in central Rome and is due to open in March 2025. Situated just a short distance from Via Gregorio VII and close to the Vatican City, the hotel offers a convenient location for both business and leisure travellers exploring Rome's many landmarks. Guests will have access to on-site amenities including a gym and two meeting rooms, and will be close the famous St Peter's Square, a marvel of Renaissance architecture and home to works of art including Michelangelo's Pietà. The hotel is also within close proximity to numerous local restaurants, offering guests the chance to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine during their stay.
The PKF hospitality group has found a hotel operator in tristar Austria GmbH for the development project of the ÖFV Group in Wiener Neustadt. A Holiday Inn Express & Suites will be built on the corner of Wienerstraße-Werkstraße / Doktor-Alexander-Schärf-Straße. For this new property, tristar has signed a franchise agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Crowne Plaza Podgorica - its seventh hotel in Montenegro, and second in the capital city. The converted property, owned by BIG CEE, is set to open by the end of 2024.
Kolpin Hotels, led by CEO Karim Nielsen, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new brand, Roberta's Society, a high-end yet accessible hybrid hotel concept in Aarhus, Denmark. Set to open in a repurposed 1934 library, the brand will offer an innovative blend of hotel and hostel amenities, appealing to a broad demographic. With 455 beds across a mix of dormitories, double rooms, and mega dorms, Roberta's Society is designed as a social hub for travelers, students, and locals seeking a lively, art-infused atmosphere that fosters community and creativity.
Les Aiglons is the extension of a nature experience, where the atmosphere is both peaceful and memorable, just like the snow-capped mountains of Chamonix. Under the impetus of QUINSPARK and the Temmos Group Team, the hotel formerly known as "Le Refuge des Aiglons" is being given a new lease of life with the aim of becoming Chamonix's must-visit lifestyle hotel. Featuring a cocoon refuge designed by Saar Zafir, Casa Nonna, an Italian-style restaurant concept by Triple B, karaoke rooms (BAM Karaoké, first franchise in exclusivity), a spa Deep Nature, and, of course, a brand-new ski shop by Millet, this 4-star hotel is the ideal place for a friendly, memorable mountain experience!
Rue Vivienne: that's where this brand-new hotel in Paris's 2nd arrondissement is anchored. Following in the footsteps of the Bourse and the Bibliothèque de France, Hôtel Filigrane, designed by Anne-Claire Majorel (Studio Majorel) and Sonia Lemagnen (Agence Vertical), is freely inspired by the treasures associated with these two institutions: figured banknotes for one, literate banknotes for the other. From vellum to velvet and other backdrops, the 43 rooms and suites of the Hôtel Filigrane unfold as graphic bundles of monochrome joy. Blue, black & white, red, bistre or green too, all are high on charm, chic and weave. Variable geometries from suites with balconies to connecting rooms, magnifying glass motifs, moiré effects, bathrooms with contrasting strokes: Hôtel Filigrane brings everywhere, between the lines, the impression of an enlightened contemporary haven. The motto of Hôtel Filigrane: relaxation. That's what the wellness area is all about, with its décor paving the way for a weightless respite.
Golden Tulip has announced the signing of a new hotel project, the Golden Tulip Gebkim Kocaeli, scheduled to open in spring 2025.
Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel business and owner of Premier Inn, has begun construction of its latest hotel development in Manchester at Rochdale Road to the north of the city centre.
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Blue Iris Investments S.A, ('Blue Iris'), an investment vehicle of AGC Equity Partners ('AGC'), a global alternative asset investment firm, announce plans for a brand new beachside resort that will welcome its first guests in summer 2025.
Six Senses has signed hotel management agreements with Gruppo Statuto as part of an exciting new chapter in its Italian story. Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como will follow the debut opening of Six Senses Rome in 2023 in the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini and the announcement of the upcoming Six Senses Antognolla in Umbria. These two latest Italian signings also establish Gruppo Statuto as the leading Italian real estate group with a portfolio of international hotels, having acquired Six Senses London and Six Senses Ibiza in addition to Six Senses Rome.
Six Senses has signed hotel management agreements with Gruppo Statuto as part of an exciting new chapter in its Italian story. Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como will follow the debut opening of Six Senses Rome in 2023 in the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini and the announcement of the upcoming Six Senses Antognolla in Umbria.