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Emblems Collection Announces Its First Address in France with La Citadelle Vauban in Belle-Île-en-Mer
La Citadelle Vauban of Belle-Île-en-Mer, one of the most remarkable heritage landmarks along the French coastline and a true emblem of the island, will become the first Emblems Collection property in France, joining Accor's newly launched ultra-luxury boutique hotel collection.
Hotel MOTTO Unveils New Art Deluxe Rooms in Vienna
Hotel MOTTO, a boutique art and design hotel located in the heart of Vienna in its creative 6th district, has unveiled eight individually designed ART DELUXE Rooms, transforming the traditional hotel stay into an immersive artistic experience.
Mandarin Oriental's First Hotel In Mallorca Set To Welcome Guests On 1 June 2026
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the upcoming opening of Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca on 1 June 2026. Located in Calvià near the elegant Puerto Portals, the resort offers captivating Mediterranean views, framed by Aleppo pines and the dramatic coastline. The stunning new property features 131 stylishly appointed rooms and suites, an array of innovative restaurants and bars, a signature wellness sanctuary, extensive leisure facilities and curated guest experiences.
Radisson expands Dutch footprint with new Scandinavian-inspired hotel at Amsterdam Schiphol Hub
Radisson Hotel Group is excited to announce the opening of Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp, a 281-room contemporary hotel that offers guests a perfect blend of comfort, convenience and Scandinavian-inspired design. Strategically located in the heart of Beukenhorst Business Park, the hotel provides easy access to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Hoofddorp’s business district and key transport links, while also serving as a practical base for exploring Amsterdam and the surrounding region.
Corinthia Hotels Expands Italian Portfolio with New Tuscan Resort, Borgo di Perolla
Corinthia Hotels has announced a new development in Italy with the signing of an agreement to develop, lease and operate a luxury resort, Borgo di Perolla, Tuscany.
Domes Resorts expands its presence in Portugal through a partnership with HIP, with the addition of Cascade Wellness Resort in the Algarve
Domes takes management of the 164-room five-star property in Lagos, marking its third property outside Greece in partnership with Blackstone-backed HIP.
Art, Design, and Sustainability: The Usual Hotel Arrives in Florence
Award-winning hospitality brand The Usual is set to open its first hotel in Florence in Q1 2027. Renowned for blending ESG values with bold design, creativity, and lifestyle, this will be the brand’s third European property, and their first step outside of the Benelux. True to its vision, The Usual is once again selecting a location with character, history, and a creative future. Where Heritage Meets Creative Energy
Glenapp Castle Expands Luxury Portfolio with New Wellness-Focused Suite ‘The Nest’
Glenapp Castle, the 21-bedroom Relais & Châteaux hotel located on Scotland’s southwest coast, will launch The Nest - a new standalone suite on 1 July 2026. The development strengthens the castle’s growth strategy by targeting the rising demand for private, wellness-led accommodation and longer-stay luxury travel.
onefifty fenchurch: New Boutique Aparthotel Opens in the City of London
Thackeray Group has opened onefifty fenchurch, a 33-apartment independent luxury aparthotel in the City of London, operated by Vertiq Hospitality Partners. The property marks the Group’s entry into the hospitality sector and caters to growing interest in high-end extended stays within the Square Mile.
A Legendary 15th-century Venetian Palazzo Reawakened: Orient Express Venezia Opens in Venice
Orient Express proudly unveils Orient Express Venezia at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, the extraordinary rebirth of the 15th century architectural jewel, owned by Arsenale Group, reimagined by architect and interior designer Aline Asmar d’Amman as a hotel, for the first time in nearly six centuries. A new icon in the brand’s constellation of ultra-luxury travel experiences, the hotel invites guests into a world where Venetian history, contemporary artistry and the legendary spirit of the Orient Express art of travel converge in perfect harmony. Once a celebrated crossroad on the legendary route from Paris to Istanbul, Venice reclaims its role as a theatrical gateway for the Orient Express world of luxury travel.
Expert Views (8)
Custódio Barreiros, Founder & CEO, EIP MGT
Optimising AI literacy in F&B operations starts with a simple principle: buying technology is not the same as building capability.Too many operators still approach AI as a procurement exercise rather than an operational transformation discipline.
Amber Trendell, Senior Director, Strategy, Restaurants, Oracle Hospitality
AI investments in F&B deliver value only when adoption is treated as seriously as the technology. The implementation gap is rarely caused by weak tools. It is usually caused by weak translation between strategy, tech implementation and frontline execution.
Lucas Stamm, Director of Marketing & Digital, Nara Hospitality Group
AI literacy in F&B does not start with tools. It starts with understanding what the operation actually produces.Most teams I see try to adopt AI before they can even describe what their workflow does step by step – mostly for the lack of SOP.
The Headland Hotel's evolution of luxury - a people story
Cornwall's Headland Hotel showcases how rotational training and family values built 450+ years of combined staff service, transforming hospitality from fallback to profession.
Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Punta Tragara Reopens on 2nd of April
Punta Tragara, part of the Manfredi Fine Hotels Collection, the iconic luxury boutique hotel overlooking the Faraglioni rocks and Marina Piccola Bay, open the season 2026 with a new suit and the refurbished Michelin-starred restaurant.
Bob W Signs Flagship Munich City Centre Asset as Operator Accelerates German Expansion
Bob W, the tech-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement for a flagship city centre property in Munich, further strengthening its presence in Germany following a series of recent deals across the country.
Van der Valk Hotel Zwolle Opens New Luxury Wellness
On Friday, 27 March, Van der Valk Hotel Zwolle, part of Valk Exclusief, officially opens its new luxury wellness facilities. The wellness forms part of a major expansion project that has now been completed after two years. In addition to the new wellness, the hotel has added a second restaurant, six meeting rooms, and extra workspace for employees.
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Expert Views (17)
Erik Muñoz, Business Development Director EMEA, TrustYou
The idea that “search is dead” is mostly an exaggeration. What is really happening is a change in how people find information online, not the disappearance of search itself. For hoteliers, this difference is important because people are still searching for hotels, but the way they search and where the traffic goes is starting to change.
Markus Mueller, Managing Director, GauVendi
Traditional search isn't dying — it's disaggregating. The front-end experience is shifting dramatically, but the underlying data infrastructure remains largely the same. When ChatGPT or Perplexity answers a hotel query, it's still drawing from indexed web content, reviews, and structured data that lives in the same ecosystem traditional SEO has always served.
An Aegean Sanctuary Awaits: Sandblu Santorini Returns This Spring as LXR Hotels & Resorts’ First Greek Hideaway
Reopening 8 April 2026, Sandblu Santorini returns as LXR Hotels & Resorts’ first retreat in Greece. A sanctuary above Kamari’s black-sand shoreline designed for travellers drawn to discovery, design, and deeply personal service, each of the hotel’s 66 rooms, suites, and villas channels the island’s Cycladic heritage, artfully styled to mirror the volcanic landscape and the ever-changing light of the Aegean.
Hyatt Advances Growth Strategy in EAME with Hyatt Select Debut
Hyatt's first European Hyatt Select will open in Berlin in 2028, part of a strategy to double Essentials portfolio rooms in EAME by 2030.
Precise Resort Tenerife Opens on the Atlantic’s Edge
Precise Resort Tenerife has just opened in Puerto de la Cruz following a two-year, €10 million renovation. Set on a cliff above the Atlantic and surrounded by 40,000 m² of botanical gardens, the 4-star resort is a refined and accessible oceanfront retreat on the island’s unspoiled northern coast. This arrival marks the latest addition to Precise Hotels & Resorts by founder Ron Ben Haim.