Travelodge officially opens its sixth Spanish hotel in Madrid
Travelodge has signed a lease and invested €1 million refurbishing the new Madrid Coslada Aeropuerto Travelodge.
Hotel Rebrandings
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.
The New Gran Meliá Hotel in Barcelona Will be Named After Torre Melina as a Tribute to the Hotel’s History and Roots
The hotel, which will open its doors in January, has also announced its new culinary proposal.
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.
Harry’s Home is the new operator of the former Wolfgang’s Hotel in Salzburg, Austria
The PKF hospitality group has found a new operator for the former Wolfgang's Hotel in Salzburg, Austria. Harry's Home has signed a long-term partnership with the owner Fanny-v-Lehnert Grundstücksgesellschaft.
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.
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.