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London: Hotel Gotham Begins New Chapter as It Reopens as The Rex

 Leonardo Limited Edition UK Hotels is delighted to announce a new era as Hotel Gotham becomes The Rex, a rebrand that signals a bold evolution for one of Manchester’s most iconic addresses. As the city’s most assured and discerning destination, The Rex, a luxury boutique hotel and private members retreat defined by discretion and indulgence will begin its next chapter as of 23rd April. Crowning King Street in the heart of Manchester, a place that has quietly played host to society’s most influential figures for decades, the 60-room hotel spanning 7 floors with striking city views will continue to celebrate its historic grandeur but introduce a modern style. 

Leonardo Limited Edition
London, United Kingdom
Simone Puorto
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Expert Views (18)
Fergus Boyd
Fergus Boyd, Hospitality Consultant, HFTP

In a word, no. Websites were designed to entice humans to view, discover, consider, buy. They are heavy with images, HTML, JavaScript, etc. to entice us in and encourage us to dwell. APIs were invented for M2M, machine to machine, transactions.

Juanjo Rodriguez
Juanjo Rodriguez, Founder, The Hotels Network

Agents will be everywhere, but behind the scenes. Booking agents are a short-term solution; using AI to simulate human behavior is like asking for a faster horse. Agents that behave as people, visiting websites and simulating human behavior (clicking on links, filling forms) are an incredible technological feat, but are a poor solution to most real-word problems: - Agents are very slow, because they have to replicate user paths built for humans- They fail often, because every website they visit is differentThe future will be MCP- and API-based, with agents interacting with those MCP/API.

Ian Millar
Ian Millar, Senior Lecturer Hospitality Technology, EHL

Crystal ball time. 5 to 10 years i think we will quite similar to where we are today. the slow pace of change will not change and traditional tech stacks will still be around. lack of motivation to change, contracts and low investment will hinder the change.

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Development Opening

Dun Aluinn Hotel Opening April 2026 in Scottish Highlands

Opening April 2026, Dun Aluinn, the acclaimed nine-bedroom Highland property overlooking Aberfeldy and the Tay Valley, will unveil a remarkable transformation and officially open as a fully staffed luxury hotel welcoming individual room bookings for the first time. This April marks a significant evolution for Dun Aluinn: independent travelers can now book and experience its rare “private house” atmosphere. This transition responds to a growing demand for intimate, design-led stays that deliver the warmth of a country home with the polish and service standards of a world-class hotel.

Dun Aluinn
Aberfeldy, United Kingdom
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Coterie: The New Portuguese Brand of Contemporary Boutique Hotels Combining Aesthetics, Detail and Exclusivity

LENSCAPE Coterie marks the first chapter of the COTERIE Collection, a new brand of boutique hotels celebrating lifestyle, signature design, and cultural curation within a community setting. Located in Largo Actor Dias, next to the Fernandina Wall, in the heart of Porto, this new contemporary five-star hotel builds its narrative around photography with Portugal in every corner.

COTERIE Collection
Porto, Portugal
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Development Reopening

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa Reopens For Spring on April 15th, 2026

As Crete continues to emerge as one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling luxury destinations, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the luxury seafront resort which launched in 2025, will reopen for the summer season on April 15, welcoming guests to a serene coastal retreat where architecture, nature and understated hospitality come together above the island’s dramatic shoreline near Chania.

JW Marriott
Marathi, Greece
Development Renovation

Torremolinos boasts the first RIU Palace hotel in Andalusia following the complete renovation of the Nautilus

The Hotel Riu Palace Nautilus, located in Torremolinos, Andalusia, has just reopened following a complete renovation. The hotel has been upgraded to the premium category of the chain, RIU Palace, and represents the arrival of the first RIU establishment of this superior standard on the peninsula. Following the extensive renovation, the hotel features a new restaurant, improved sea views, and an elegant and bright design throughout all its areas.

RIU
Torremolinos, Spain
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Introducing Omeon Mykonos, an All-New, Design-Led Coastal Retreat Launching April 30, 2026

A new chapter begins on the island of Mykonos. Opening 30 April 2026, Omeon Mykonos officially debuts as a reimagined five-star, adults-only (16+) retreat, following an extensive refresh, into a design-led sanctuary rooted in quiet luxury, emotional restoration and contemporary Cycladic living. The property is operated by SWOT Hospitality, the leading Greek hospitality management company behind a growing portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts across the Mediterranean.

SWOT Hospitality
Agios Stefanos, Greece
Hotel Yearbook Article The Hotel Yearbook 2026 - Sustainability Edition

Luxury Hospitality as a Regenerative Way of Life

Yasemin Oruc argues that luxury hospitality is uniquely positioned to lead a shift from “doing less harm” to regenerative, net-positive impact, treating hospitality as a living system embedded in people and place. This article explores how regenerative hospitality turns experiences into co-created, transformative journeys that support personal well-being while restoring ecosystems and communities. Luxury hotels, with their resources and cultural influence, can act as pioneers and prototypes for this regenerative way of life.

Yasemin Oruc
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The Regenerative Compass: A Moral Guide for Hospitality Leaders

Jonathan Normand frames regeneration as the only viable path for hospitality in a world of ecological overshoot and collapsing trust, arguing that sustainability alone is no longer enough. It introduces the 7C Leadership Compass as a practical, deeply human guide for leaders who want to align business success with the long-term wellbeing of people, places, and the planet, and positions Moral Ambition plus cross-industry coalitions as the engine of real, regenerative change.

Jonathan Normand
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