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Industry Events / 06.02.2026

On the ground: with Toni Black at Maison&Objet 2026

By: Guest Author

On the ground: with Toni Black at Maison&Objet 2026 Maison&Objet 2026, as always, kicked off the event year in style, with a design-laden week...

Sofitel London St James exterior at dusk, with warm yellow lights

Hotel Review / 06.02.2026

Hotel review: The Prestige Suite at Sofitel London St James

By: Meghan Taylor

Hotel review: The Prestige Suite at Sofitel London St James More than 20 years after Pierre-Yves Rochon first shaped the interiors of Sofitel London...

front facade and entrance of Fairmont Hanoi vietnam

News / 05.02.2026

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts arrives in Vietnam

By: Pauline Brettell

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts arrives in Vietnam Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Fairmont Hanoi, the luxury brand’s first property in...

News / 04.02.2026

Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts turns the page on a new chapter

By: Pauline Brettell

Cameo Beverly Hills, LXR Hotels & Resorts turns the page on a new chapter The 138‑room luxury Cameo Beverly Hills from LXR Hotels &...

News / 04.02.2026

New hotel openings – February 2026

By: Pauline Brettell

New hotel openings – February 2026 From Fitzrovia to Rome, Berlin to Kerala, we walk you through some of the hotel openings this February...

beach bar in Conrad Corfu with olive tree and sea view

News / 03.02.2026

Conrad Corfu – an Ionian escape

By: Pauline Brettell

Conrad Corfu – an Ionian escape Slated to open Q2 2026 on the island’s southern coast, Conrad Corfu is set along a secluded beachfront,...

Experimental has announced the acquisition of Quinta da Comporta, an iconic address in the heart of the Portuguese countryside

News / 03.02.2026

Experimental makes a move to the Portuguese countryside

By: Pauline Brettell

Experimental makes a move to the Portuguese countryside Experimental has announced the acquisition of Quinta da Comporta, an iconic address in the heart of...

News / 02.02.2026

Four Seasons sets sail into 2026 with a clear vision for long-term growth

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons sets sail into 2026 with a clear vision for long-term growth Four Seasons gives insight into its plans for 2026 to advance...

Hotel Review / 02.02.2026

Hotel review: checking in to The July London Victoria

By: Pauline Brettell

Hotel review: checking in to The July London Victoria Having started its journey in Amsterdam, The July has crossed the North Sea and taken...

mosaic chariot and horses mosaic in L'Aventure hotel from Beaumarly

News / 30.01.2026

L’Aventure – a new manifesto of Parisian glamour from Beaumarly

By: Pauline Brettell

L’Aventure – a new manifesto of Parisian glamour from Beaumarly L'Aventure is the newest star in The Beaumarly firmament - designed by Martin Brudnizki...

view across canyon from luxury tent at Six Senses Camp Korongo resort and residential community

News / 30.01.2026

A canyon oasis – IHG signs on Six Senses Camp Korongo

By: Pauline Brettell

A canyon oasis – IHG signs on Six Senses Camp Korongo IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the 480-acre Six Senses...

seating and lounge area in bob-w-london-kensington

News / 29.01.2026

With five new properties in quick succession – Bob W is on a roll

By: Pauline Brettell

With five new properties in quick succession – Bob W is on a roll Bob W, has announced the opening of five new properties...

News / 29.01.2026

Zannier Île de Bendor announces a spring opening

By: Pauline Brettell

Zannier Île de Bendor announces a spring opening One of Europe’s most highly anticipated openings, Zannier Île de Bendor, is set to debut on...

aerial view of reception and lobby with pattern carpet in TRIBE Den Haag

News / 28.01.2026

Celebrating the bold and the diverse –TRIBE expands in The Netherlands

By: Pauline Brettell

Celebrating the bold and the diverse –TRIBE expands in The Netherlands TRIBE, the hotel brand designed for the modern traveller seeking more for less,...

Halehouse spa with Springhouse cedar sauna

New Appointment / 28.01.2026

TLEE Spas + Wellness appoints Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as Vice President

By: Pauline Brettell

TLEE Spas + Wellness appoints Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as Vice President TLEE Spas + Wellness – spa and wellness design and advisory firm known for...

Hotel MArgalida on Mallorca view from pool with yellow umbrellas looking across to hotel

News / 27.01.2026

Gran Hotel Margalida – slow-paced luxury in Mallorca from Annua Signature Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

Gran Hotel Margalida – slow-paced luxury in Mallorca from Annua Signature Hotels ANNUA Signature Hotels have announced the opening Gran Hotel Margalida – the...

roof terrace at Ruby Giulia Rome with red parasols and chairs

News / 27.01.2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces U.S. market debut of Ruby Hotels

By: Pauline Brettell

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces U.S. market debut of Ruby Hotels Ruby Hotels is entering the US market with a property in the heart...

News / 26.01.2026

Corinthia Hotels announce new Lake Como hotel on the horizon

By: Sophie Harper

Corinthia Hotels announce new Lake Como hotel on the horizon Corinthia Hotels has announced its partnership with RoundShield and Kervis SGR to operate a...

the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and AVP Operations, effective 12 January 2026.

News / 26.01.2026

Mandarin Oriental appoints Philippe Kronberg as GM, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,

By: Pauline Brettell

Mandarin Oriental appoints Philippe Kronberg as GM, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, Mandarin Oriental has announced the appointment of Philippe Kronberg as General Manager of...

view from bed, through doors onto terrace at Uga Ghiri, in Sri Lanka’s central highlands region

/ 26.01.2026

Uga Resorts adds Uga Ghiri to its boutique portfolio in Sri Lanka

By: Pauline Brettell

Uga Resorts adds Uga Ghiri to its boutique portfolio in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan hotel group Uga Resorts, has announced the upcoming opening of...

mountain view framed by window at Rosapetra Spa

Wellness / 23.01.2026

Private refuge – an immersive wellbeing suite at Rosapetra Spa Resort

By: Pauline Brettell

Private refuge – an immersive wellbeing suite at Rosapetra Spa Resort Rosapetra Spa Resort is known for blending Cortina’s hospitality with a fresh and...