Nordic Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to add a boutique hotel in Trondheim, Norway to its portfolio.Villa Nord is expected to open in September 2026, following an extensive renovation. In the heart of Norway’s third largest city, it will offer 51 guest rooms, with a full service including restaurant, bar, cafe and a gym.A historic destinationFor those with an eye on history and tradition, … [Read more...]

Ennismore has signed banner hotel deals for its Delano brand, in New York and London, building clear global momentum for the lifestyle name.The signings come as the brand prepares to relaunch another site for Delano, the original Delano Miami Beach in Florida. And they demonstrate the first fruits of a partnership with investor Cain, which took a minority stake in Delano in 2024.A trio of … [Read more...]

These essential surfaces capture the light and trace shadows, transforming through every nuance of brightness into a material narrative rich in identity. Each pattern is born from rigorous geometry, designed to enhance volumes, define spaces, and create design continuity with existing collections.Linea consists of three distinct textures, each with its own identity … [Read more...]

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, posting solid earnings and growth in unit expansion despite a slight decline in comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR).Financial performanceDiluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at $1.78, with adjusted EPS (excluding special items) of $2.11.Net income reached $421 million for the third … [Read more...]

European hotel markets enjoyed a positive first half in 2025, with demand increasing in all regions, led by eastern and southern European destinations.Data gathered by agent Cushman & Wakefield notes that hotels in London and Barcelona led the way in improving operating margins. Profitability improved across 12 of the 15 key European urban markets studied, with GOP varying between 24% and 46%. … [Read more...]

Pendry Residences Nashville, developed in partnership with SomeraRoad and Trestle Studio, has officially launched sales of its new residential collection at One Paseo Drive in the Paseo South Gulch district. Rising 30 stories, the project marks Pendry’s first hotel and residential development in Tennessee. The building features architecture by Nashville-based ESa and interiors by Post Company, … [Read more...]

I’ve always had a soft spot for a good live cooking setup. Not just because of the sizzle or the smell (though, let’s be honest, those are 90% of the charm), but because it brings something back to hospitality that the industry sometimes forgets: connection.The first time I saw a livecookintable® in action, I had the same reaction most people do: “Wait, how is this kitchen working?” Chefs were … [Read more...]

In its 75th year, the Club Med brand is pushing ahead with global expansion, not only building new resorts, but upgrading its existing portfolio.The company reported a strong performance for the first half of 2025, with a 7% rise in business volume at its mountain resorts, supported by a 6% increase in average day rate. The group’s upscale properties, under its Exclusive Collection, also saw a … [Read more...]

Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term lease for its third hotel in downtown Hamburg, scheduled to open in 2028. The new hotel will form part of a major redevelopment around Hamburg’s central train station, transforming the area into a mixed-use neighborhood with offices, restaurants, event spaces, and hotels. It will feature up to 328 rooms and provide direct access to the city’s bus terminal and … [Read more...]

McMenamins has secured a city building permit to transform the former Taft Home in downtown Portland into a hotel. The property, located at 1321 SW Washington St., will see the second through fourth floors converted into approximately 60 hotel rooms, with plans to include a coffee bar on the fourth floor.The Taft Home, previously a multifamily residence for low-income seniors, closed in 2021. … [Read more...]

Wolf, bear and moose suites are the names of the rooms at the Panorama Landscape Hotel on Tahko Hill. It’s no wonder, given they are located on a hill in the Finnish wilderness, curving along the shore of Lake Syväri. There are ski slopes here in winter, and Tahko is popular with bikers in summer. The nearby golf courses also attract many guests. Peaceful escape for the sensesHowever, the … [Read more...]

An Austrian real estate group has revealed plans to revive one of the storied brands of travel, and repurpose it, with the launch of Pan Am Hotels.The concept is to bring a new level of service and amenity to the airport hotel niche. And it starts by taking a famous airline name from the past, to lead a new premium lifestyle hotel brand.A familiar brand revivedThe brand will hark back to the … [Read more...]

Swire Hotels has launched Upper House as a new global brand, bringing together its existing House Collective properties under one unified identity. This marks a strategic evolution for the group and sets the stage for significant international expansion.The rebranding builds on the global success of Upper House Hong Kong, consistently ranked in the top five of the World’s 50 Best Hotels and … [Read more...]

Our latest Project of the Week takes us to Frankfurt, where the ATLANTIC Hotel Frankfurt is steadily taking shape in the city’s modern Europaviertel district. Located within the new 124-meter-high Europa-Allee-Tower, this four-star luxury hotel is aiming high, literally and figuratively.With 373 rooms and suites planned across the lower 19 floors of the 34-story tower, the hotel will offer … [Read more...]

The “Dining Cloud” gives the room its name – a floating light sculpture that seems to have been formed from a single dream. Beneath it, a stage for the senses unfolds: Luna sospeso pendant luminaires accompany each table with atmospheric precision – floor-to-ceiling curtains and natural materials create a quiet, almost floating scene. At the center: a five-ton stone monolith on which the dishes … [Read more...]

Hilton has announced the signing of a management agreement with Anker Grupa d.o.o. to develop the Hilton Lopud Beach Resort & Spa, which will open in 2027. The resort, located on the picturesque Lopud Island near Dubrovnik, will offer guests a blend of comfort and natural beauty when it opens following an extensive renovation of the property and grounds.The property is set in a prime seafront … [Read more...]

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is expanding its presence in Arizona with the upcoming debut of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas, scheduled to open in early 2026. The new luxury lifestyle resort will be located in Paradise Valley, just east of Phoenix and near Scottsdale’s Old Town district. It marks the first luxury and lifestyle property from IHG in the area.The 42-acre property, currently … [Read more...]

Edinburgh-based hospitality operator Code Concepts has announced the development of a new boutique hotel, The Bindery, located in the heart of the city’s New Town.Work on the project is scheduled to begin next week, with an opening date planned for 2027. The hotel will occupy the former Stewart House Book Bindery on Thistle Street Lane, delivering 84 private rooms across approximately 24,000 … [Read more...]

Hilton has added a new collection brand to its growing portfolio of lifestyle hotel options. Outset Collection by Hilton will aim to offer guests “soulful, independent” places to stay.Outset will become the Hilton group’s 25th brand, and with it the group is seeking to represent independent hotels in places that are off the beaten track, or in smaller niche locations. The first hotels will appear … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts has officially added its first Garner hotel in Türkiye with the opening of Garner Hotel Istanbul–Airport Arnavutköy. Located just 14 kilometers from Istanbul Airport, the 56-room property is designed to offer travelers a convenient and comfortable stay near one of Europe’s busiest travel hubs.A seamless stay near Istanbul AirportLocated in the Arnavutköy district, the … [Read more...]

Property consultants CBRE have softened their outlook for the US hotel market, as they expect other regions of the global market to continue on a positive trend.The redrawing of the lines for American hotel prospects came in the group’s H2 Global Hotel Outlook. It warns of “more dramatic changes over the next three quarters”, as tariffs, government shutdowns, and competition from hotel … [Read more...]

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts Limited reported strong financial growth for the quarter ending September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), with total revenue rising 11% year-on-year to INR 3,334 million and EBITDA increasing 17% to INR 1,607 million. Profit after tax (PAT) reached INR 747 million, marking the company’s fourth consecutive quarter of positive PAT. The EBITDA margin improved to 48.2%, … [Read more...]

Choice Hotels International is launching MainStay Suites in Australia. This will mark the brand’s first expansion outside North America with seven hotels opening across the country, starting with properties in Melbourne, Whyalla, Mackay, and Townsville. With this launch, Choice Hotels International expands its presence in Australia, increasing its portfolio to 163 hotels and 7,487 rooms.An … [Read more...]

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group with hotels, resorts and branded residences across 59 countries, has announced that Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is on track to open in April 2026, marking the Sunshine Coast’s first internationally branded new-build hotel in almost 40 years. The 12-storey, 180-room property is being developed, owned, and operated by KPAT Hotels under a franchise agreement … [Read more...]

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced today a big milestone in its sustainability journey: Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay has become the first IHG hotel in Asia to join IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneer hotel program. IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneers is a growing global network of energy-efficient hotels that operate without burning fossil fuels on-site and are powered by renewable energy, with the … [Read more...]

The Indian state of Goa is proving to be a tourist hotspot, and hotel groups are looking to add inventory there, as a result.During the last quarter of 2024, the destination recorded close to 100% occupancy, as inbound flights were filled to capacity. Official figures recorded a 22% growth in tourist arrivals for the full year. Into 2025, the destination recorded almost 5.5 million visitors in the … [Read more...]

interihotel, Europe’s leading event for hotel and restaurant design, brings together architects, interior designers, hoteliers and brands every year to explore how design defines the guest experience. In this context, the Interiors Living Lab has established itself as an innovation project promoted by AMBIT Cluster, whose objective is to investigate the influence of interior design on guest … [Read more...]

Universal Enterprises, the parent company behind Universal Resorts, has announced a major brand transformation, renaming its hotel management division to VERSA Hospitality and launching a new lifestyle hospitality brand, NIVA Hotels & Resorts.This move marks a shift from a largely B2B-focused, family-run resort operator to a globally oriented, consumer-facing hospitality brand, ready for … [Read more...]

Choice Hotels has revealed it will nearly double its market presence in France, after agreeing to add a further 50 hotels to its portfolio.The new properties will be under the Quality Suites brand, taking Choice to 107 franchised hotels in a market that is key to success in Europe. The additions will add more than 30 new city and town markets to the spread of the Choice brands across the French … [Read more...]

Firethorn has acquired 5 Lloyd’s Avenue, a prominent property located in the heart of the City of London, with plans to transform it into a vibrant hospitality hub. While the purchase price remains undisclosed, Firethorn has ambitious plans for the site, including a full conversion of the existing building and the addition of an extra floor.A fresh vision for 5 Lloyd’s AvenueOnce completed, 5 … [Read more...]