Barceló unveils 5-star hotel in Malta
The Barceló hotel group is opening its first hotel in Malta, the Barceló Fortina Malta. Managed by the chain, this 183-room establishment has undergone major renovations and has been upgraded to 5-star status.
Hotel Rebrandings
Introducing The Chelsea Townhouse, London’s Newest Luxury Boutique Neighbourhood Hotel
A new addition to the Iconic Luxury Hotels collection, The Chelsea Townhouse opens its doors this September following a major transformation.
IHCL Forays in Continental Europe, Signs a Taj in Frankfurt, Germany
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced that it is stepping into Continental Europe with the signing of Taj Hotel Hessischer Hof at Frankfurt in Germany. Frankfurt's landmark hotel, after extensive renovations will join the illustrious list of iconic Taj hotels around the world. Signed under an operating lease arrangement, it will reopen in 2025.
Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand coming to Bielefeld
The Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts brand is expanding its portfolio: LFPI Hospitality Group and Deutsche Hospitality have signed a franchise agreement for a hotel in Bielefeld. Historic Hotel Bielefelder Hof will be operating under the name "Steigenberger Hotel Bielefelder Hof" beginning February 1, 2024.
Accor and Arora Group to bring Fairmont brand to Bedfordshire, UK
Further to the acquisition in December 2021 of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa by Arora Group, one of the UK's leading hotel owner-operators, the signing of an agreement has been announced to redevelop the hotel under the globally renowned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The announcement demonstrates the growing partnership between Arora Group and world leading hospitality group Accor, whose expansive collection of brands includes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Minor Hotels Announces Expansion of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts Brand in Italy
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the debut of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in Italy, with the addition of a property in Portopiccolo, near Trieste, in northern Italy. The five-star 58-key Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Resort will launch later this month.
TRIBE to bring a bold new design edit to Düsseldorf
TRIBE's first hotel in Düsseldorf will open in 2024.
Meliá Hotels International Maintains Its Commitment to Spanish Holiday Destinations by Signing The Meliá Lloret de Mar Hotel
Currently named Gran Hotel Monterrey, this iconic Costa Brava property will reopen in 2024 under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel Opens On Italy’s Alluring Amalfi Coast
Anantara continues its expansion in Europe, breathing new life into a 13th-century cliffside Capuchin convent in one of Italy's most popular getaway destinations. Following extensive renovations, Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel officially opens its doors, welcoming guests with elegantly renovated rooms and suites featuring original elements, exciting dining concepts and a world-class spa, all with panoramic views of the Mediterranean.
Fairmont Cheshire The Mere to open in 2024
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury brand in the UK with the addition of a fifth Fairmont property, in partnership with Dubai-based real estate development and investment company Select Group.
DoubleTree by Hilton to Make Berlin Debut with Opening Next Month
DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm will be the fourth DoubleTree by Hilton conversion in Germany and Austria in just two years.
InterContinental Chantilly - Château Mont Royal – the latest jewel in IHG Hotels & Resorts’ historic luxury portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the signing of InterContinental Chantilly - Château Mont Royal - the latest château property within its growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in France.
Grand Hyatt Celebrates Its Spanish Debut With Opening of Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa
The iconic 192-room resort owned by Grupo Inversor Hesperia becomes the first Grand Hyatt along the Mediterranean coastline to offer the brand's elevated travel experience in this exclusive golf destination.
Rixos Arrives In Montenegro
Rixos, the leading all-inclusive resort brand, arrives in Montenegro with its first hotel, The Heritage Grand Perast, which re-opened in April 2023. The Heritage Grand Perast by Rixos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was fully renovated over the last two years to become an immersive resort destination offering guests a luxury experience. To mark the occasion, a signing ceremony took place at the hotel and was attended by The Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dr. Dritan Abazović and Chief Business Officer of Rixos, Francois Baudin. This significant milestone also marks Accor and Rixos' first hotel in the country.
Second hotel under PPHE/Radisson Hotel Group extended partnership
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce the debut of its first Radisson RED hotel, which will be located in Belgrade, Serbia.
Sixth Street and Rocco Forte Hotels announce a new hotel in Porto Cervo, Sardinia
Sixth Street and Rocco Forte Hotels are pleased to announce that Rocco Forte Hotels will operate a new luxury resort in Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda.
The INNSiDE by Meliá Brand Makes Its Debut in the Centre of Barcelona
Meliá Hotels International continues to introduce new lifestyle hotels and brands in Barcelona. After the ME by Meliá hotel opened in 2021 to become a new avant-garde icon in the city's luxury hotel segment, now it is the turn of INNSiDE by Meliá, an affordable lifestyle brand which has seen rapid growth worldwide, designed for independent travellers with creative and curious minds and a shared lifestyle.
COMO Le Montrachet to Open on 15th April 2023
COMO Hotels and Resort's global portfolio continues to grow with its first property in France.
Primestar Group continues its Hilton brand growth with DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schönbrunn
The hotel operating company Primestar Group continues to grow and opened its first hotel in Austria with the DoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schönbrunn on March 31st. The hotel property has been extensively renovated to meet the upscale DoubleTree standards, now offering contemporary accommodations and a number of fantastic amenities for leisure and business travel guests. Following a franchise agreement between Primestar and Hilton, the successful cooperation between the companies continues as Primestar Group already operates 5 Hampton by Hilton hotels in Germany. Another Hampton by Hilton in Vienna City West is currently under construction and will open in the second half of 2024.
Lithuania’s first Radisson Collection hotel opens in the heart of Vilnius
Radisson Hotel Group announces the introduction of its first Radisson Collection hotel to Vilnius, Lithuania - one of the largest surviving medieval towns in Northern Europe, with the re-opening of the property previously known as Radisson Blu Royal Astorija Hotel, Vilnius, after an extensive renovation. Ideally situated in Vilnius' UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town, this luxury lifestyle hotel offers an exceptional hotel experience in the Lithuanian capital as Vilnius celebrates its 700th anniversary in 2023.