New urban lifestyle hub Zaria Court Hotel will be part of Zaria Court, an urban lifestyle hub including food and beverage outlets, an outdoor amphitheatre, retail, and a sports complex. Zaria Court will be located in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital and largest city.  The 2.4ha Zaria Court was inspired by Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri. It will be the first of a series of hubs for … [Read more...]

Premier Inn has hit a milestone in its growth in the German hotel market, opening its sixtieth property in the country.  The new build Premier Inn Rosenheim City Lokhofe opened with 145 rooms, in a central site that is part of the new Nord railway redevelopment. An important transport hub, Rosenheim sits between Innsbruck, Munich and Salzburg. The ten storey building offers some lucky … [Read more...]

Set amid new development The hotel development was signed in conjunction with TILAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY, a Jordanian developer.  25hours Hotel Heart of Khobar will be a 170-key property, with an additional 80 serviced apartments for extended stays.  There will be a wide array of services on offer, from multiple restaurants, a pool and gym.  Co-working priorities As … [Read more...]

The historic Bauer Hotel in Venice, Italy is set for a new future as a Rosewood Hotel, its new owner has confirmed. The news will come as a relief to those involved with the project, following delays due to issues faced by the property’s previous owner that delayed progress and cast doubt over the future path for the Bauer. Now, investor Mohari Hospitality, supported by partner Omnam Investment … [Read more...]

Six in the pipeline The company, co-founded by Leith Pharaon, aims to create a hospitality model centred on personalised service, artistic design, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The first two will open in South Malé Atoll in 2025 and 2026. The individually branded properties will offer a unique stay but fall under the SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS umbrella. The first of the openings, RAH … [Read more...]

The process that gives tangible value to ecological responsibility is never a trivial story. To restore meaning to words and concepts whose overuse has stripped them of significance, it’s essential to reflect and return to their roots. Rediscovering the meaning of the word “eco,” for example, signifies a new way of working, which we pursue with great commitment and awareness. The prefix “eco” … [Read more...]

Hilton Hotels has signed a hotel in Jordan to launch under its luxury Signia brand, the first international site for the brand outside of the US.  Signia by Hilton Amman is expected to open in 2025, with the 272 room hotel putting down a marker for Signia as its first property in EMEA. The luxury brand is unashamedly modern, while also carrying on the tradition of personalised service and … [Read more...]

Riverside revitalisation Anticipated to welcome guests in 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Belgrade will bring the legendary luxury brand to Serbia’s capital city.  The 193-key Ritz-Carlton, Belgrade 193 will feature The Ritz-Carlton Club experience and two distinct dining venues.  Plans for the property also include a range of facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre … [Read more...]

Travel and tourism accounted for around 12% of the country’s GDP in 2023, supporting one in ten jobs in Turkey. The country is on target for visitor numbers to meet and even beat its record achieved in 2019, of welcoming 51m inbound tourists. Ten more sites for Hilton Hilton, for example, has just revealed it hs signed ten more hotels around the country. In December 2024, IHG signed another … [Read more...]

The Irish family-owned luxury hotel group announced the appointment of the former Kempinski executive to the role in early December.  In his new role, Mr Sentuerk will oversee the strategic direction of The Doyle Collection, which operates a portfolio of hotels in Dublin, London, Washington D.C, Cork and Bristol.  Mr Sentuerk brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience … [Read more...]

With a partnership spanning over 15 years, Life Fitness approached the recent equipment upgrade with a focus on guest-centric wellness solutions. The Life Fitness team managed the entire process, from removing over 30 outdated machines to installing new, cutting-edge equipment. Coordination with Hyatt staff ensured a flawless installation, with walk-throughs covering every … [Read more...]

The additions, in Florence, Rome and a first Portuguese property in Porto, take the group to 21 locations, in 19 cities. A pioneer in creating mixed developments, The Social Hub looks to create projects that typically combine a hotel element, student accommodation and co-working space, within one large property development. This combination helps deliver schemes that can rework disused … [Read more...]

The conveniently located hotel, which will have 95 rooms, will be the brand’s new showcase property, and is at 3-5 Charing Cross Road. As usual, it will be offering the affordable, compact luxury style that Z Hotels has built its reputation on. Guests will note the smart ground floor reception, while during their stay they will also benefit from state of the art building systems and new low carbon … [Read more...]

Türkiye tapped as next European destination The Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy, will be the brand’s first venture into Türkiye. Once it opens in the second half of 2025, the converted property, owned by Cortex Turizm, will become the 16th IHG hotel in the city. Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy continues IHG’s growth momentum across Türkiye, taking the total of opened and signed … [Read more...]

An overview of outdoor sofas signed TALENTI In anticipation of autumn, the moments to spend outdoor become more and more precious. With the Tressé, Allure, Casilda, Leaf and Venice collections, Talenti Outdoor Living offers five outdoor sofas... to enjoy your time in total comfort and relaxation... Source: tophotel.news … [Read more...]

Spanish hospitality group Bluesea Hotels has set the scene for further growth, after attracting a new investment partner to take its business to the next level. Swiss investment group Partners has opted to invest in Bluesea, acquiring a majority stake in the business and its 25 hotels, on behalf of clients. Partners will work alongside mid-market private equity firm Portobello Capital, which … [Read more...]

An extensive portfolio expands The two hotels, branded by Hilton as Lagos Marina Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Lagos, are being developed by Mercan Properties Group and will join Broadway Malyan’s extensive hospitality portfolio in Portugal and beyond. The properties are being developed on adjacent plots, both of which had urban planning, architecture, interior … [Read more...]

Zedwell Hotels has revealed the acquisition of another office building, for conversion to create a new hotel in the City of London – the financial district of the UK capital. Zedwell, a brand backed by real estate investor Criterion Capital, will convert a listed building at One Princes Street into its economy hotel format, featuring its cocoon style rooms. The innovative hospitality format … [Read more...]

A return to Montigo Dalip Singh has been announced as the Chief Executive Officer of Montigo Resorts, where he will be spearheading the brand’s strategic growth.  Mr Singh brings his extensive experience in global hospitality to lead the brand’s ambitious global expansion strategy and oversee new hotels.  This includes Ellen Kensington and Montigo Resorts, Somerset at Charlton … [Read more...]

Victoria Falls location The Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel will be in Zimbabwe and will complement The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. This gives Minor a foothold on both sides of the Zambezi River.  The hotel is located in a picturesque conservation area just a 15-minute drive from Victoria Falls and will be an intimate 16-key … [Read more...]