Hotel Industry News • Hotel Designs

oversized light and colourful paintings in the play zone of Moxy Kathmandu

News / 30.12.2025

Turning up the fun in Kathmandu – Moxy Hotels debuts in Nepal

Turning up the fun in Kathmandu – Moxy Hotels debuts in Nepal Moxy Hotels has recently opened in Kathmandu – a city that thrives...

News / 29.12.2025

The Lux Collective – new signings and a global pipeline

By: Pauline Brettell

The Lux Collective – new signings and a global pipeline With seven new signings secured in 2025 and a dynamic pipeline across Asia, the...

/ 24.12.2025

White Elephant Resorts heads west

By: Pauline Brettell

White Elephant Resorts heads west Known for iconic properties on New England’s Nantucket and in Palm Beach, White Elephant Resorts is bringing its inimitable...

News / 23.12.2025

The Brit List top 25 Architects and Architectural Designers of 2025

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List top 25 Architects and Architectural Designers of 2025 Rounding off the year with our last instalment of top 25s from this...

News / 23.12.2025

Hilton London Bankside unveils its multi-million-pound expansion

By: Pauline Brettell

Hilton London Bankside unveils its multi-million-pound expansion Featuring 76 newly designed rooms and suites, the Hilton London Bankside extension introduces 12 new room categories,...

News / 22.12.2025

Meliá Hotels International – new hotel openings in 2026

By: Pauline Brettell

Meliá Hotels International – new hotel openings in 2026 With 23 openings in its 2026 pipeline, Meliá Hotels International is set for significant acceleration...

view from beach to Rio skyline with new four seasons hotel tower in centre

News / 19.12.2025

Four Seasons announces Rio de Janeiro debut

By: Pauline Brettell

Four Seasons announces Rio de Janeiro debut Four Seasons and Catuaí Asset have announced a new luxury beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil...

New Appointment / 18.12.2025

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid announces new GM

By: Pauline Brettell

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid announces new GM The Palace Hotel, Madrid announces the appointment of Elisa Barral as its new General...

circular outdoor seating pit surrounded by tropical plants at Mantra Hotel in Mexico

Wellness / 18.12.2025

Mantra – wellbeing in the heart of Punta Zicatela

By: Pauline Brettell

Mantra – wellbeing in the heart of Punta Zicatela Conceived as a holistic retreat facing the Pacific, Mantra is an intimate 12-room hotel dedicated...

News / 17.12.2025

The Ilisian – a new destination for the Greek capital

By: Pauline Brettell

The Ilisian – a new destination for the Greek capital Opening in Spring 2026, The Ilisian it is the revival of an Athenian landmark...

News / 17.12.2025

The Brit List top 25 Hoteliers of 2025

By: Sophie Harper

The Brit List top 25 Hoteliers of 2025 The Brit List 2025 highlights the achievements of some of the best individuals in the hospitality...

Morea House exterior with Camps Bay beach in front and mountains behind

News / 17.12.2025

Morea House, Autograph Collection – celebrating Cape Town’s seaside splendour

By: Pauline Brettell

Morea House, Autograph Collection – celebrating Cape Town’s seaside splendour Morea House has opened its doors in Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. The...

News / 16.12.2025

MGallery Collection announces the signing of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi

By: Pauline Brettell

MGallery Collection announces the signing of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi Accor’s boutique luxury portfolio, MGallery Collection, has announced the signing of V Villas...

view front 2nd level looking down on bar and lobby with street views in Only YOU Hotel New York

News / 15.12.2025

Only YOU Hotels strides into the States

By: Pauline Brettell

Only YOU Hotels strides into the States Spanish hotel group Palladium has announced the launch of Only YOU Hotel New York, planned to open...

night lights across pool and cactus mural at Kaktus Hotel & Co-Working Hub, SomaBay

News / 12.12.2025

The Kaktus Hotel – a new hub for lifestyle, connection, and conscious travel

By: Pauline Brettell

The Kaktus Hotel – a new hub for lifestyle, connection, and conscious travel SomaBay has unveiled The Kaktus Hotel & Co-Working Hub, as a...

Hotel Design / 12.12.2025

Save the date – The Newman Hotel makes it official

By: Pauline Brettell

Save the date – The Newman Hotel makes it official The Newman, the much-anticipated first hotel by international hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co,...

guestroom in The Zetter Bloomsbury designed by Thurston interiors

News / 11.12.2025

The Zetter Group expands its London portfolio

By: Pauline Brettell

The Zetter Group expands its London portfolio Bringing The Zetter’s distinctive, personal approach to hospitality to one of the capital’s most storied and cultured...

aerial view of pool and chairs at Maison Felix

News / 10.12.2025

Maison Felix opens in Miami Beach

By: Pauline Brettell

Maison Felix opens in Miami Beach Maison Felix, a new hotel from Namron Hospitality in partnership with designer Felix Cohen, has opened only steps...

double bed with white linen against stone wall and wooden ceiling in rosewood courcheval

Hotel Openings / 10.12.2025

New hotel openings – December 2025

By: Pauline Brettell

New hotel openings – December 2025 This month's global edit of some of the new hotels on the horizon covers a diverse range of...

News / 09.12.2025

Blacksheep launches House of Black

By: Sophie Harper

Blacksheep launches House of Black Blacksheep has announced the launch of House of Black – a new independent luxury and lifestyle design studio led...

log cabin in snow and woods - Skyra retreat log suite

Wellness / 09.12.2025

Skýra Retreat – an intimate Nordic hideaway in Finnish Lapland

By: Pauline Brettell

Skýra Retreat – an intimate Nordic hideaway in Finnish Lapland Skýra Retreat, an exclusive new destination in Lapland, blends elemental design, heritage, and holistic...