The Theatrical Arrival of a New Hotel Concept: ‘The Other House Covent Garden’ to Open in Q4 2025
Following the success of the group's South Kensington debut in 2022, The Other House Covent Garden is set to open in Q4 2025.
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WorldHotels™ Announces Development of First Hard-branded Hotel in the Country of Georgia
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.
Hilton bolsters Italian portfolio with 2025 opening
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.
Hilton Drives Further Italian Expansion with New Hotel Signing
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.
Tristar-Managed 136-Key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Planned for Vienna Neustadt
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.
Crowne Plaza Podgorica set to open in the Capital Plaza by the end of 2024
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 and CEO Karim Nielsen Launch 'Roberta's Society' in Aarhus, Denmark: A Creative Hybrid Hotel Concept in Iconic 1934 Library
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: Chamonix’s New Lifestyle Refuge – Opening December 2024
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!
Unveiling Hôtel Filigrane: A Contemporary Haven of Art and Elegance in Paris’s 2nd Arrondissement
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 signs new hotel in Kocaeli, expanding Turkish presence
Golden Tulip has announced the signing of a new hotel project, the Golden Tulip Gebkim Kocaeli, scheduled to open in spring 2025.
Whitbread kicks off construction in Central Manchester
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.
Four Seasons and AGC Equity Announce Four Seasons Resort Mykonos, Greece
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.
2028 Opening Planned for Six Senses Lake Como, Italy
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.
2025 Opening Planned for Six Senses Milan, Italy
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.
Kempinski Signs Agreement to Manage Branded Residences in Azerbaijan
Rising above the steel-blue waters of the Caspian Sea, Kempinski Residences Bayil Bay will become the most coveted address in the Azerbaijani capital when it opens in 2025. Behind a modern, undulating façade inspired by the gentle movements of the waves, this architectural marvel will be home to 37 elegantly appointed private residences, providing a stylish base for owners and investors looking for a home in Baku. The project, already built and currently under finalization on Seafront Boulevard, is being developed by Azerbaijani real estate company Baku City Residences, which has to date completed seven residential real estate projects totalling more than 2,500 homes and has five new projects in the pipeline.
Rocco Forte Hotels Announce the Signing of the Historic Palazzo Castelluccio in Noto, Sicily
The hotel will be an ode to C18th Italy, with breathtaking architecture, priceless antiques and an unrivalled location in the centre of UNESCO World Heritage Town.
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts to Launch in Portugal’s Porto Region with Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel
Minor Hotels announces the continued expansion of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in Portugal, the brand's home country, with the upcoming launch of Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel. Located on the south bank of the Douro River, in the city of Gaia, the hotel is scheduled to open early in 2025 and boasts a privileged panoramic view over Porto.
Scandic expanding in Germany – opening new hotel in Stuttgart
Scandic has signed a long-term, revenue-based lease agreement with property owner AXA Investment Managers to take over a 174-room hotel in central Stuttgart. The hotel will be renovated and adapted to Scandic's brand and operational standards before the planned opening in the fourth quarter 2025.
Habyt Expands with a New Opening in Leipzig
Habyt, a leading global provider of co-living and flexible housing, is proud to announce its continued expansion across Europe with the launch of its latest development in Leipzig, Germany. This new project marks not only Habyt's entry into the Leipzig market but also its presence in a landmark 20th European city, further cementing the company's position as a key player in the flexible housing industry. The Leipzig opening follows two other major milestones for Habyt: a market entry in Brussels and a new development in Madrid, as the company continues to bring its innovative housing solutions to new locations across the continent.
IHG Signs First Garner Hotel in Turkey in Proximity of the New Istanbul International Airport (IST)
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the signing of its first Garner hotel in Türkiye in a franchise agreement with FRT Turizm and support by AB Consulting led by Ahmet Bilgin. The 126-guestroom hotel will consist of four separate buildings and is expected to open in 2025. The signing comes just one month after IHG held its Turkish Investor Day and introduced the Garner brand to the market.