Hotel Rebrandings

Accor Unveils Swissôtel's Arrival in Poiana Brasov, Romania

Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the upcoming inauguration of a new Swissôtel in Poiana Brasov, Romania's premier ski resort and a top leisure and MICE destination. Set to open its doors in March 2024, the property represents a new venture for Accor and Swissôtel in partnership with Neagoe Basarab Residences S.R.L., a distinguished local real estate developer. The hotel will be operated through a franchise agreement spanning over 20 years.

Scandic extends Scandic’s presence in Nuremberg, Germany

Scandic has signed a long-term, revenue-based lease agreement with landlord Pandox to take over a hotel in Nuremberg, Germany, during the first quarter 2024. Strategically located near the city's historic district and central station, the new hotel will offer 311 rooms and event facilities for up to 850 people. Shared spaces will include a restaurant, a bar, a gym and a wellness area. Pandox recently carried out a major renovation of the hotel, which reopened in 2023.

From Portugal’s Coast, Immerso Hotel Joins Design Hotels

Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal's Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva. Together with site-specific artworks and bespoke scents and soundscapes, Immerso Hotel is the first destination dining and design conscious hotel in the area.

Andronis Hotels Expands To Paros With Addition Of Minois Hotel

Andronis Hotels, a family-owned collection of luxury five-star hotels and villas in Athens and Santorini, today announced its expansion into Paros with the acquisition of Minois Hotel Paros. This strategic expansion aligns with the ongoing plan to extend Andronis presence to Milos, with a potential upscale establishment slated to debut, tentatively in 2025. Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), the most desirable community of independently spirited hotels in the world, this initiative further cements the brand's position as the foremost independent luxury hospitality operator in Greece.

Scandic to rebrand hotel in central Helsinki

Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term agreement with landlord Exilion to extend the agreement and rebrand the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Helsinki. Since acquiring Restel in 2017, Scandic has operated the hotel under a lease agreement with Exilion and a franchise agreement with IHG. From 2025, the hotel will be operated under the Scandic brand.

LXR Hotels & Resorts Set to Make Grand Debut in Italy

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open Italy's first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance. With a stunning lakeside location, the Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, LXR Hotels & Resorts is set to open in 2026 following a multimillion Euro renovation, elevating the hotel's interiors while preserving the grand façade. The hotel is owned by the Lithuanian group Apex Alliance and Romanian Pavăl Holding and will be managed by Apex Alliance Hotel Management.

Tivoli La Caleta Resort Launches in Tenerife Following Extensive Renovation

Making its debut in Spain, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the opening of Tivoli La Caleta Tenerife Resort, bringing the brand's timeless glamour into the Canary Islands. Following extensive renovations, Tivoli La Caleta officially opens its doors, welcoming guests with elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa, all with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the hotel's luxurious gardens.

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Kimpton brand in Portugal with a signing in the Algarve

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, today premiers its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand in Portugal, with the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico. This addition reinforces the strength of the Kimpton brand as part of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle offering in Europe, where it currently operates 93 hotels in this segment and a further 57 under development.

Accor Opens 125-Key Mövenpick in Tallinn, Estonia

The hotel is centrally located in Tallinn and offers a unique concept for the local market. Mövenpick invites guests to indulge their senses, offering exquisite food, Swiss hospitality, modern design, and, of course, something that Switzerland is known for - chocolate, making each moment spent at the hotel worth remembering.

New Mercure Flagship Property Opening In Zurich, Switzerland

Accor and the German multi-brand hotel operator The Chocolate on the Pillow Group are expanding the Mercure portfolio in Switzerland. For the two partners, this is already the seventh joint project, with two more in the planning stages. With the opening and takeover of operations of the Mercure Zurich City scheduled for November 1, 2023, The Chocolate on the Pillow Group is also expanding into Switzerland for the first time. Located centrally in the "Vulcano," built in 2018 and an architectural highlight and urban landmark in the emerging Altstetten district, the hotel will undergo extensive modernization measures as part of the rebranding.