Reading Time: 2 minutes Finland: Luxury brand Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in the Nordics with a property in Finland.  Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the  hotel spans four historic buildings in Helsinki, designed by Finnish architects Evert Lagerspetz and Armas Siitonen. It features 116 rooms … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Heritage stays, multigenerational travel, and direct bookings are on the rise, reveals Pride of Britain (PoB) Hotels in its latest Luxury Travel Trends and Insights report.  The 2026 Pride of Britain Hotels’ Luxury Travel Trends and Insights report is based on the findings from 1,646 affluent and high-net-worth respondents across the UK. The report has been … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Located in the Peak District on the edge of Chatsworth Estate, The Hide has opened as the second hotel in Chatsworth Escapes’ portfolio. Chatsworth Escapes is run by the Devonshire Hotel and Restaurant Group in collaboration with Chatsworth.  The Chatsworth Estate, which comprises a Grade I-listed house and stables, 105-acre garden, a 1,822-acre park, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute US/Mexico: Luxury hospitality owner-operator Namron Hospitality will debut its first property in the United States this year with a hotel in Miami Beach. The opening of Le Particulier in Miami Beach is set for 22 October 2025. Housed in a restored Art Deco building, the hotel offers 54 rooms and Namron’s healthy food concept, Los Bowls de … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US/UK: Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has signed Delano SoHo New York and Delano London ahead of the brand’s relaunch in Miami Beach. In partnership with Cain, which acquired a minority stake in the Delano brand, the New York property is located on Spring Street in Hudson Square.  The 46-storey hotel, currently known as The Dominik, will be … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Development and management company Vertice Hospitality Management will expand its SingleThread hospitality brand in Healdsburg, California with the repositioning of the River Belle Inn.  The site was first built in 1895 as the home of American wine industry pioneer Isabelle Simi Haig and later transformed into a luxury bed and breakfast.  Most recently … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Last night the Central London Alliance held an open forum in Westminster, which featured six panels addressing the challenges and opportunities facing London’s economy. Called London – Opportunities and Obstacles For Growth, the event was hosted by Tony Matharu, CEO of Blue Orchid Hotels, City AM editor-in-chief Christian May and IHM editor-in-chief George … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes Australia: Developer Orchard Piper has appointed COMO Hotels and Resorts to operate a nine-storey hotel within the $300 million Carter Building on St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Expected to open in early 2028, the hotel will mark COMO’s second site in Australia following the debut of COMO The Treasury in Perth in 2015. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects and occupying … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Hilton has introduced its 25th brand, the Outset Collection, with more than 60 hotels in development initially in the US.  Outset Collection will feature a range of hotels with “upscale finishes and story-driven designs”. Confirmed hotels so far include a basecamp for exploration in Moab and the boutique hotel ACME in Chicago. Bookings for the first … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Northern Ireland: The Malone in Belfast has undergone an 18-month refurbishment, set to reopen in February 2026 as a boutique four-star hotel.  The Malone is located in BT9, close to Lisburn and Malone Road. It is housed across Victorian townhouses.  An 18-month refurbishment has so far seen the hotel’s 103 rooms, bar and restaurant transformed, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Hospitality company Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has partnered with tours and activities booking platform Viator to allow members of its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty programme to earn points when booking tours, activities and excursions.  The agreement gives Travel Pass members access to Viator’s catalogue of more than … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: BWH Hotels GB, the UK subsidiary of the BWH Hotel Group, has added eight heritage and boutique properties to its nationwide portfolio. The latest additions support BWH’s strategy to reach 20,000 rooms across the UK by 2029. New members include: The Brackenborough Hotel, Lincolnshire The Ashbourne Hotel, North Lincolnshire Clarence Gardens Hotel, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Regent Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle global portfolio, is continuing its international expansion with a pipeline of openings planned through 2026 and beyond. Regent will launch its first dedicated spa concept at Regent Bali Canggu in October this year, following the hotel’s launch earlier in 2025. Future plans … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Hospitality brand Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched its first private jet program, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience, created in partnership with Bucketlist Xperiences. The 17-night journey will take place from October 6 to October 23 next year, with a bespoke itinerary spanning Singapore, India, Rwanda, Kenya, Greece, Morocco, and … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: The Gunter Hotel, a 116-year-old San Antonio landmark, has reopened following a $57 million (£42 million) renovation. Now part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, the reimagined property has unveiled new guest rooms, dining venues, and cultural experiences. The hotel features 311 rooms, including 30 suites and 14 ADA rooms, along with a rooftop pool, 24/7 fitness … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Germany: Hilton has opened Conrad Hamburg, marking the luxury brand’s debut in Germany. Housed within the historic Levantehaus, a 1912 Art Nouveau landmark, the 283-room hotel blends heritage architecture with contemporary design. The hotel offers 28 studio rooms with kitchenettes, 29 suites, and a showpiece 232-square-metre Presidential Suite complete with … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Five-star hotel The Headland, located in Cornwall, has been awarded EarthCheck Silver accreditation following a two-day audit process that took place earlier this year. The Headland had to meet the EarthCheck Certified standard across a number of key areas, including energy use, water use, carbon emissions, chemicals, community and employee impact, paper use and … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Criterion Capital has opened the first phase of the world’s largest capsule hotel under its Zedwell brand, housed inside the historic London Pavilion at Piccadilly Circus. The property features almost 1,000 individual capsules starting at £30 per night. Each capsule is soundproofed and windowless, crafted from sustainable oak, softly illuminated, and … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Luxury hotel Faena New York has opened in Manhattan, two decades after its debut in Buenos Aires and 10 years after its launch in Miami Beach.  The New York property offers 120 guest rooms and one two-storey private residence with three king bedrooms and a terrace.  Located at 500 West 18th Street, overlooking the High Line, the hotel also features … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Amsterdam-based boutique hotel group Sir Hotels has opened Sir Devonshire Square, its first hotel in London.  The 81-bed property is housed in a 17th Century textile warehouse and includes 14 suites.  The Bauhaus-inspired midcentury interiors have been designed by the architecture and interior design studio Maison 191, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ireland: The Hoxton will debut in Ireland this November with a property in Dublin’s Creative Quarter, housed in the former Central Hotel.  Located on Exchequer Street, the restored Victorian building has been led by Ennismore’s in-house design team at AIME Studios.  The hotel features 129 rooms ranging across the brand’s classic categories: Snug, Cosy, … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Sutton Hotel Collection will invest £9.5 million in a refurbishment programme for The Castle Hotel Windsor, scheduled for completion in late 2026. The multi-phase project, starting in November 2025, will see a full refresh of the property’s bedrooms and suites, beginning with the Mews and original hotel before moving to the Park Wing. The ground floor will … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UAE: Ciel Dubai Marina, part of IHG’s Vignette Collection, is set to open in November 2025, becoming the world’s tallest hotel at 377 metres with 82 floors and the highest infinity pool. Developed by The First Group and designed by architect Norr, the all-hotel tower will feature 1,004 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of Palm … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Ireland: Real estate investment firm CBRE has launched the sale of the International Hotel Killarney with a guide price of €18–20 million (£15.5-17.3 million). CBRE said the offering is exceptionally rare, as it has been nearly a decade since a major Killarney hotel has come to market. The International Hotel has been in the hands of the Coyne family since 1976. … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Real estate developer, owner and operator Dominus has submitted plans to transform an existing telephone exchange into a 240-room hotel in Camden. Located at 123 Judd Street, the hotel would be designed by Stiff + Trevillion. Proposals call for opening up the closed-off ground floor to feature a restaurant, café and bar available to both guests and the … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US/UK: The co-founders of Magnuson Hotels, Thomas and Melissa Magnuson, have launched the soft brand Mayfield with 100 independent midscale hotels. Mayfield has partnered with Mews to provide a full suite of systems, uniting front desk PMS, self-check in kiosk, internal payment processing for credit card transactions, food and beverage outlet connectivity, and … [Read more...]

Reading Time: 2 minutes US: Hilton has opened a 187-bed hotel in Tennessee called The Printing House Nashville, a Tapestry Collection property. Designed in a mid-century style in line with Nashville’s architectural history, the LEED-certified hotel offers a café, a central lounge with floating fireplace, and a rooftop terrace with glass panel railings offering panoramic views of the … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Oravel Stays Limited, the parent company of Sunday Hotels and OYO in the UK, has rebranded as PRISM to represent its growing global portfolio and premium hospitality focus. Founded in 2012 by Ritesh Agarwal, OYO started as a budget travel-tech brand in India. The company now serves more than 100 million customers across more than 35 countries. PRISM will … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Worldwide: Formed from the Irish independent hotel collection, Dean Group has established itself as an international platform with upcoming additions in Europe and the US.  The creation of Dean Group, led by co-founders Keith Evans and Kai Tan, unites The Dean Hotels lifestyle brand with other independent properties.  It brings together the … [Read more...]

Reading Time: < 1 minute US: Hotel Daphne, the second Houston property from Austin-based Bunkhouse Hotels, has opened reservations for stays beginning January 2026. Located in the Houston Heights neighbourhood, the 49-room boutique hotel features a full-service restaurant, a ground floor bar, library and events space, courtyard, and lobby retail shop. The hotel will launch in phases, … [Read more...]