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Introducing InterContinental Grand Ankara - Heritage meets modern luxury in the heart of Türkiye’s capital

InterContinental Grand Ankara – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio – has opened its doors, following an extensive transformation of one of the city’s most iconic addresses. Marking a new era for luxury hospitality in Türkiye’s capital, InterContinental Grand Ankara joins the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, continuing the brand’s legacy of pioneering new destinations in every corner of the world.  

New Premium Resort Coming to Finland's Nuuksio National Park

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of its first property in the Nordic region under the Oakwood brand, with a new premium resort development bordering Finland’s Nuuksio National Park. Scheduled to open in early 2028, the property marks Oakwood’s debut in Finland and Ascott’s continued expansion across Europe.

The Ickworth, part of Luxury Family Hotels, reopens following a full renovation, marking a new chapter for the Suffolk estate

Luxury Family Hotels is delighted to announce the grand opening of The Ickworth in Suffolk, following a full renovation by StudioJill. The Ickworth’s full refurbishment includes all bedrooms, public areas, wellness facilities and restaurants, celebrating a new lease of life for the historic and esteemed Grade 1 listed Italianate house. Set within 1,800 acres of Suffolk countryside and just under two hours from London, The Ickworth is the latest jewel in the Luxury Family Hotels crown. 

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NEXT brings Swissôtel to Georgia's Black Sea Coast with Archi

Georgia’s two leading developers, NEXT and Archi, have presented the Swissôtel Kobuleti Beach Resort project on the Black Sea coast in Kobuleti.On June 3rd, an official event was held at the project site on the Black Sea coast, where the development vision of the new premium-class hotel-residential complex was presented, along with its significance in the context of the economic and tourism development of the Adjara region.The event was attended by the Prime Minister of Georgia, the Minister of Economy, the Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, as well as the CEO of TBC Bank and the Vice President of Swissôtel. The guests also addressed the audience with speeches and congratulated the project founders on the launch of this large-scale development.A symbolic part of the event was the “Three Sails,” an architectural symbol of the three-tower concept that reflects the identity of the complex and the vision of Black Sea coastal development. The event concluded with a symbolic “capsule drop,” marking the official start of the project.Archi, NEXT, and the world-renowned hotel brand Swissôtel are jointly developing a multifunctional premium-class complex that combines hotel, residential, and investment apartments.As the founders note, the project represents a long-term vision that brings together international experience, local development potential, and premium hospitality standards.