Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has today announced the opening of Masana Algarve, the first Destination by Hyatt branded resort in Portugal. The hotel opening builds on the brand’s recent launches in Lisbon and Madeira and reflects Hyatt’s continued brand expansion across Portugal, with plans for room count of Hyatt hotels to triple in the country by 2027.
Set within the rolling vineyards and forests of Kakheti, Lopota Lake Resort & Spa, a 60-hectares family owned resort, has unveiled a newly completed reception and reimagined gift shop designed by Georgian architect Lado Lomitashvili, founder of Studio Gypsandconcrete, marking the latest chapter in the resort’s ongoing architectural evolution.
The 82-room property in a restored 16th-century village features contemporary South African design, Michelin-starred dining, and communal wellness spaces opening June 2026.
Cushman Wakefield survey of major investors finds Southern Europe and gateway cities most attractive for hotel investment this year.
Maribel Esparcia Pérez argues that hospitality asset management must move beyond extractive, short-term models toward regenerative, resilient systems that account for climate risk, ecosystem health, and community wellbeing. Using examples like Casa Leonardo and Coron Natural Farms, she shows how regenerative practices can protect asset value, strengthen local resilience, and align with emerging financial and regulatory frameworks.
The Edinburgh Grand, Scotland’s first Luxury Collection hotel, has unveiled the Spa at The Edinburgh Grand, a new luxury wellness experience set within the former Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square.
HVS analysis reveals Formentera captures Spain-leading hotel rates through scarcity-driven positioning, with RevPAR reaching €218 despite minimal supply growth.
The Silver certification covers all Point A properties except two recent openings, with sustainability credentials now driving 9% higher bookings and premium pricing.
O’Shannon Burns argues that regeneration in hospitality is not a new label for sustainability or a framework to “roll out,” but an emergent, place-based practice grounded in relationships between people, land, culture, and more-than-human life. Drawing on global regenerative futures research, the article outlines four key orientations and challenges hospitality leaders to move from aspirational impact language toward honest accountability and structural change.
NH Collection Hotels & Resorts, the premium brand of Minor Hotels, begins a new chapter in the Caliphal city with the debut of NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba. Following a complete restoration, the 18th century palace has been reborn as a five-star hotel, renewing its identity through a refined contemporary aesthetic and sophisticated design, while preserving its local authenticity and hallmark exclusive service.
Paradores integrates heritage authenticity with data-driven guest experience management, achieving an NPS near 65 while investing €300 million in modernization.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces the launch of Grand Hyatt İzmir İstinyePark, marking the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Türkiye and reflecting the growth brand presence of Grand Hyatt across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Formerly managed under the Hyatt Regency brand, the property has undergone a redesign of public spaces, offering an enhanced arrival experience for guests. This includes a new courtyard and an elevated lobby entrance that has convenient access to the luxury retail destination, İstinyePark İzmir Shopping Mall, as well as a stylish new restaurant FARO7, and an exclusive Grand Club, which is set to open soon. With a contemporary design, spacious spa, and gastronomic delights, Grand Hyatt İzmir İstinyePark is a haven for those in search of a redefined city experience.
Adagio, the European leader in aparthotels, announces the opening of a new Adagio Access in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, in the Lille metropolitan area. Located in the heart of the La Maillerie district, the property officially opened its doors on March 17, 2026. This new opening marks a further step in the development of the Adagio network in France, which now comprises of 84 aparthotels, and strengthens its presence in the Hauts-de-France region. This is the third location opened as part of the strategic partnership established with Sergic in 2025.
Starting from her own skepticism, Dr Natasha Montesalvo explores where regenerative tourism is already moving from rhetoric to reality, highlighting destinations and hotels that build regeneration into governance, design, and operations from day one. Through examples like Red Sea Global, Capella Ubud, Maroma and TTNQ’s Reforest partnership, she shows that measurable positive impact on ecosystems and communities is possible – but only when strong policy, thoughtful design, and long-term performance tracking replace vague “do good” intentions.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo, the iconic Lake Como retreat, announces its reopening for the 2026 season on March 19, unveiling a series of thoughtful enhancements to its accommodations, wellness offerings, and guest experiences. This season marks an evolution of the hotel’s timeless charm, blending its historic elegance with contemporary luxury and cultural discovery.
Using Camiguin Island in the Philippines as a living laboratory, Mahe Besson explores regenerative tourism through the metaphor of acupuncture: small, precise interventions that unlock a destination’s own capacity to heal. Rather than rebuilding systems from scratch, she argues for carefully chosen “acupuncture points” such as teaching resorts, youth ocean programs, and co-created (un)Summits that let local ecosystems and communities regain their flow.
The 8-guest floating villa will join Belmond's French riverboat fleet in summer 2026, featuring Michelin-starred dining and bespoke Burgundy wine experiences.
The travel industry's AI conversation at ITB Berlin 2026 moved beyond hype toward practical maturity and real-world applications.
Irish hotel group publishes coffee table book showcasing its five diverse properties across Ireland, England and Antigua under new unified brand.
David Leventhal challenges tourism’s “growth is always good” mindset, arguing that low-density, values-driven, regenerative hospitality can deliver both better guest experiences and stronger profitability. He explains how Playa Viva optimises resources, rebuilds degraded landscapes, involves local communities, and experiments with inclusive pricing models, while also tackling tough questions on aviation emissions, greenwashing, and how to scale without becoming extractive.