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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.

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By Yasemin Oruc, Senior Lecturer Hospitality Marketing & Innovation and Research Fellow City Hospitality, Hotelschool The Hague; President, EMEA, CHRIE, Hotelschool The Hague
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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
By Jonathan Normand, CEO & Founder, B Lab Switzerland
Development Opening

Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in Portugal with opening of Masana Algarve

 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.

Destination Hotels
Albufeira, Portugal
Development Renovation

Lopota Lake Resort & Spa in Georgia Taps Acclaimed Design Studio “Gyspandconcrete” for New Reception and Gift Shop

 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. 

Lopota Lake Resort & Spa
Telavi, Georgia
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A Mindset Shift for Resilience and Prosperity in Hospitality

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.

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By Maribel Esparcia Pérez, COO, Honest Operations