Martinhal today announces Marvila Studios, an innovative hybrid hospitality concept located within the Edu Hub Lisbon campus in the fast-emerging Marvila district of East Lisbon.
La Serena Hotel Forte dei Marmi, set between the Apuan Alps and the sparkling Mediterranean on Tuscany’s riviera, has recently completed a multi-year transformation that transcends the traditional hotel renovation. Since its debut as a five-star property, ownership has refined every element of guest experience, reducing room inventory from 30 to 21 spacious accommodations and reimagining the entire property as a private Tuscan villa rather than a conventional hotel. This continued evolution has introduced the new Lumarea restaurant and chef, refreshed gardens and fitness facilities, and layered the interiors with carefully curated furnishings from celebrated European design houses including Poltrona Frau, Gervasoni, Paola Lenti, and Minotti, complemented by distinguished Italian details such as Frette linens and Culti amenities. The result represents a thoughtful expression of quiet luxury rooted in authentic Italian craftsmanship.
The highly anticipated reopening of Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel has arrived as the property welcomes its first guests. Set in a prime position on the Riva degli Schiavoni, the Hotel offers stunning views of San Giorgio Maggiore from its rooftop terrace, while many of its rooms reveal the Lagoon in true theatrical fashion, with curtains parting like those of a grand theatre to unveil the view beyond.
Villa Dorothéa, a unique new boutique hotel in Lisbon’s Lapa district, occupying a beautifully restored 19th century hamlet, has now opened its doors in the city. Hidden behind discreet façades between Lapa, Santos, and the Tagus River, Villa Dorothéa introduces a more intimate vision of luxury hospitality to Lisbon, one shaped by atmosphere, local life, and the feeling of truly living within the city.
Fix your data first. Compset, segmentation, rate mapping, etc. AI is only as good as the data behind it and most "AI failed" stories are really mapping stories. The bottleneck moves from analysis to decisions. When analysis takes minutes instead of days, the question becomes who decides, how fast, and which old meeting you can delete.
I think we're making the same mistake we make with every technological evolution (again, NOT revolution): we OVERestimate what AI will do in the next six months and UNDERestimate what it will do over the next six years. Today, I don't think there's a single killer application that every hotel should rush to deploy.
There's no shortage of AI noise, but most of it won’t tell you where to start. Here’s what I’d advise someone tackling it for the first time: Start with the problem, not the technology - The wrong question to start with is "how can we use AI?" The right one is "where does my team spend time on things that shouldn't need a human?” Repetitive guest messaging, manual reporting, rate updates, back-office admin.
Admiral Hotel Copenhagen has unveiled a new outdoor pool and relaxation area, marking the completion of the $20 million investment that has elevated one of Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront hotels. Occupying a restored 1787 warehouse overlooking Copenhagen Harbor, Amalienborg Palace, and the Royal Danish Opera House, the landmark property has undergone a carefully phased renewal between January 2024 and July 2026.
Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel brand, has confirmed it is coming to Hunstanton.
Kings Court Hotel owner Harpreet Singh shares how he revived a struggling UK property by prioritising operational basics, a full team overhaul, and repositioning the hotel pub as a local destination.
Grecotel, Greece’s leading family-owned hospitality group, announces the completion of an extensive resort-wide restoration, revealing an entirely reimagined Cape Sounio, the Riviera sister to the much-celebrated, multi-award-winning city hotel The Dolli in Athens. Set upon a living archaeological site on the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula on the Athens Riviera, guests at Cape Sounio have the unique opportunity to stay in a destination where ancient heritage, untouched nature and contemporary luxury exist in perfect harmony.
The Balearic Islands registered over 19 million tourists last year but Majorca remains the hot favourite with holidaymakers. Previous data* suggests the island sees 29 visitors for every resident, which underlines the requirement for dedicated tourist accommodation and continues to pique the interest from savvy property investors.
Nobu is pleased to announce plans for a new luxury destination at Monte Rei, the award-winning resort in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve. The Nobu development will form the centrepiece of a broader investment programme led by Norfin, spanning hospitality, residential living, leisure amenities and future additions, including a beach club. With construction expected to begin in 2027, the Nobu Hotel is anticipated to welcome its first guests in 2029.
HVS Southern Europe analyzes how F&B drives revenue and brand value in Italy's luxury hotel sector, with case studies from Rome Cavalieri, Da Vittorio, and others showing F&B at 25–40% of total revenue.
Hotel Okura Thermal Resort & Spa Cappadocia will be located in Mustafapaşa, a historic village in the UNESCO World Heritage Cappadocia region of Türkiye. Once known as Sinasos, Mustafapaşa resembles a living open-air museum, featuring centuries-old churches, mosques, and intricately carved stone buildings. In 2021, the village was recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as a “Best Tourism Village” for its commitment to preserving and enhancing local heritage, culture, and biodiversity through sustainable tourism practices.*
The Norfolk resort completes an exciting transformation, from refreshed bedrooms and a new stylish holiday retreat for groups to a stunning event terrace and spa lounge, as it sets its sights on growth within the leisure, weddings and corporate market.
After more than 35 years in hospitality across Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Courtyard, Sheraton, and Hard Rock, I've witnessed a fundamental shift in what defines a successful General Manager.Earlier in my career, the GM's role centered on service excellence, team leadership, culture, and guest satisfaction.
The tension described in this question is not a future concern for luxury GMs. It is the daily reality of the role right now. I oversee two properties within a complex institutional ownership structure with exacting financial standards.
The expectations of a luxury hotel General Manager have changed significantly over the past decade. Today, owners are looking for more than operational excellence, they expect a trusted business partner who understands investment priorities, protects asset value, and can confidently navigate an increasingly complex ownership landscape.From my perspective, however, this evolution should not come at the expense of what defines our industry.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Green Rock LLC today announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Hyatt Regency Dilijan, which will mark the debut of the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia. The signing represents another milestone in Hyatt's continued growth across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, expanding its premium full-service portfolio into another strategically important market. The agreement was commemorated during a groundbreaking ceremony in Dilijan, attended by representatives from the Government of Armenia, Hyatt and Green Rock.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, introduces Vignette Collection to Italy with the opening of The Venice Times Hotel, Vignette Collection, in partnership with Pacini Group. Located in one of the city’s most enviable locations, the 30-room property is now open, and is the latest addition to IHG’s first collection brand underscoring IHG's commitment to strengthening its portfolio in Italy, while leveraging Pacini Group's well-established expertise and presence in the hospitality sector.
The Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company unifies six properties in London and Bangkok under a new brand, with plans to acquire more hotels, launch a collective loyalty programme, and expand its management platform globally.
A hospitality executive argues that hotels must build AI-ready operations now, ahead of AGI, using a four-dimension framework called PHAL that unifies Performance, Profit, Preference, and People.
Harpreet Singh shares lessons from one year of turning around Kings Court Hotel in Alcester, prioritizing infrastructure, culture, and long-term vision over cosmetic upgrades.