A case for windowless rooms: mastering the art of the basics

In an industry focused on amenities, scaling down can be shockingly innovative. Especially when you remove almost everything and get the basics exactly right.

Sarah Johnson

Senior Copywriter, Mews

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GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s leading voice representing the $1.57 trillion global business travel and meetings industry, is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt a balanced and practical approach as i...

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GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance

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A New Era Begins as the Sirēya Desaru Coast Becomes Mandarin Oriental

Effective 30 January 2026, The Sirēya Desaru Coast became Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast, under the management of Mandarin Oriental.

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast

45 Rooms

Bandar Penawar, Malaysia

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Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Makes Its Debut in Greater China with the Opening of Artik Suzhou

Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform and global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announced the opening of Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, the highly anticipated Asia debut for the brand in Grea...

Artik Suzhou, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

80 Rooms

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Su Zhou Shi, China

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The Grand Hotel Leicester to Reopen after Transformation

The historic Grand Hotel Leicester is set to reopen in January 2026 after a bold reimagining, as it officially joins The Unlimited Collection. The Grand Hotel Leicester by The Unlimited Collection will be managed by The Ascott Limited, following a s...

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123 Rooms

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Leicester, United Kingdom

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International Luxury Hotel Association Reaches 1 Million Members Worldwide

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has reached a major milestone, officially surpassing 1 million members worldwide, solidifying its position as the world’s leading global community for luxury hospitality and travel professionals.

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International Luxury Hotel Association Reaches 1 Million Members Worldwide

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Columbia Hospitality Tapped to Manage Seattle’s Hotel 1000

Columbia Hospitality, the award-winning North American hospitality management and consulting company, proudly announces the addition of downtown Seattle’s iconic luxury Hotel 1000 to its prestigious management portfolio.

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Recent Appointments

Alex Fiz has been appointed President at Aimbridge Latin America (LATAM) and Aimbridge All-Inclusive

Mahmoud Mohamed has been appointed Resort Manager at Four Seasons Resort Nevis

Ersev Demiroz has been appointed General Manager at Park Hyatt Dubai

Poonam Singh Veliath has been appointed General Manager at Dharana at Shillim

Shaji Pampalayam has been appointed Chief Wellness Officer at Dharana at Shillim

Saurabh Mishra has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager at Atlantis Paradise Island

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Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Marriott Portfolio with Three Select-Service Hotels Across the South and Midwest

Dreamscape Hospitality announced today that it has assumed management of three Marriott-branded hotels across Oklahoma and Louisiana, further expanding its national portfolio and strengthening its presence within the Marriott brand.

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Scandic Signs with SVG Property for New Scandic Go in Stavanger

Scheduled for 2028 — Scandic is continuing to invest in Stavanger and will open a new hotel under the Scandic Go brand. The hotel will offer 152 rooms in one of the city’s most central buildings. Work will start in 2027, with the hotel opening its doors in 2028.

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Hard Rock International Unveils Plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan

Scheduled for 2029 — Hard Rock International announces today it is partnering with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan. The $850 million new-build project is slated to open in 2...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan

659 Rooms

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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A case for windowless rooms: mastering the art of the basics

GBTA Calls for Balanced Approach to New ESTA Requirements, Citing Risks to Global Business Travel, U.S. Competitiveness, and International Data Privacy Compliance

A New Era Begins as the Sirēya Desaru Coast Becomes Mandarin Oriental

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Makes Its Debut in Greater China with the Opening of Artik Suzhou

The Grand Hotel Leicester to Reopen after Transformation

International Luxury Hotel Association Reaches 1 Million Members Worldwide

Columbia Hospitality Tapped to Manage Seattle’s Hotel 1000

Dreamscape Hospitality Expands Marriott Portfolio with Three Select-Service Hotels Across the South and Midwest

Scandic Signs with SVG Property for New Scandic Go in Stavanger

Hard Rock International Unveils Plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan

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