18 Novembre 2025

• Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Reaches New All-Time High for Projects
  18 Novembre 2025
  According to the Q3 2025 Middle East Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s hotel construction pipeline reached a new all-time project high, standing at 659 projects/163,816 rooms at the close of the quarter. The total pipeline increased 8% by projects and 9% by rooms year-over-year (YOY), showing steady growth for the region’s hospitality sector.
• Forbes Travel Guide Announces the 2025 Hotel Icons
  18 Novembre 2025
  Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced the 2025 Hotel Icons List, recognizing 23 legendary Five-Star hotels.
• San Diego’s Little Italy Welcomes New Courtyard by Marriott Blending Neighborhood Charm with Upscale, Contemporary Stay
  18 Novembre 2025
  A new chapter of hospitality unfolds in San Diego’s iconic Little Italy with the debut of Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy, welcoming travelers to experience modern comfort in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The new 334-room hotel features some of Little Italy’s largest guest suites, signature dining showcasing Mediterranean-Californian cuisine, an array of upscale amenities, more than 10,000 square feet of event space and a prime, walkable location near San Diego’s celebrated dining, arts and waterfront attractions.
• Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay brings contemporary living to Morocco’s renowned surf capital
  18 Novembre 2025
  Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the debut of Radisson Residences Taghazout Bay, in the heart of Morocco’s surf capital. Nestled on the scenic hills of Taghazout Bay with sweeping views of the Atlantic, the new property features 208 modern serviced apartments, padel court, two outdoor pools and a kids area.Strategically located on a hillside overlooking the ocean, the new Residences offers an unbeatable location, only steps from the world-class Tazegzout Golf course and a quick two minutes by shuttle ride from the beach. Taghazout Village, a vibrant hub of surf culture and coastal charm, is only a ten-minute drive away. Surrounded by golden beaches, relaxed cafés, and dramatic natural landscapes, every moment invites travelers to disconnect and immerse themselves in the essence of seaside living.
• Kerzner International Announces Atlantis and One&Only Brands to Debut in Jeddah
  18 Novembre 2025
  Kerzner International Holdings Limited ("Kerzner") is pleased to announce the signings of Atlantis and One&Only developments in Jeddah in partnership with Midad Real Estate. An exceptional site, a part of the wider Jeddah Central masterplan, will feature an Atlantis Resort and Branded Residences, as well as a One&Only Resort and Private Homes.
• Kimpton Announces the Opening of Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove, Debuting This Winter
  18 Novembre 2025
  Kimpton, part of IHG’s fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, celebrates the debut of Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove, set to welcome guests this winter. Located in one of California’s most charming and culturally rich coastal towns, the hotel brings a new luxury lifestyle offering and a fresh spirit to the Monterey Peninsula. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove will deliver an elevated boutique hotel experience that combines laidback coastal elegance with exceptional service and a strong sense of the local community.
• Rocco Forte Hotels Launches The Carlton in Milan
  18 Novembre 2025
  The Carlton opens today, marking the debut of Rocco Forte Hotels’ tenth Italian address. With seventy-one suites and rooms, two restaurants, a bar, and a serene spa, the hotel redefines one of the city’s most prestigious locations.
• Embracing the Changing Tides: Anantara’s First Resort in the Thai Seaside Town of Hua Hin Unveils a New Look
  18 Novembre 2025
  Anantara Hua Hin Resort, the property that launched the worldwide luxury brand in 2001, has unveiled its extensive renovations ahead of its 25th anniversary. Designed in the style of a traditional Thai village, which has inspired many other Anantara properties around the world, the resort retains its signature elegance while updating its facilities to reflect contemporary tastes and the brand’s global standing as an ambassador of Thai hospitality.
• Minor Hotels Debuts in Malta with the Signing of NH Collection Sliema Malta under a Franchise Agreement as part of its Global Expansion Strategy
  18 Novembre 2025
  Global hospitality leader Minor Hotels announces the signing of NH Collection Sliema, its first hotel on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, the premium new-build hotel will feature 268 guest rooms and suites in the sought-after coastal town of Sliema.
• Kimpton Reveals the Trending Tastes of 2026
  18 Novembre 2025
  Kimpton’s hotly anticipated annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast returns this year to unveil the unique dining styles, bold ingredients and expert techniques set to shape the global hospitality scene in 2026. From heritage and third-culture cuisine to fruity milk alternatives, Kimpton’s global chef and bartending community are setting trends that will define food and beverages in the year ahead.
• Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort Debuts $60 Million Complete Reimagination, Marking New Era for Puerto Rico’s Most Iconic Beachfront and Rainforest Escape
  18 Novembre 2025
  Today, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach & Golf Resort proudly announces the unveiling of its reimagined resort on December 17, just in time for the holiday season. Blending golden-age sophistication with modern Caribbean energy, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar introduces three enhanced pools, 400 elegant, fully redesigned guestrooms and suites, vibrant new dining venues, and a 1950s-inspired casino and sports-betting lounge anchored by The Vault, a chic speakeasy-style cabaret for cocktails and live entertainment.
• Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Partner with Ocean Conservancy for Second Annual Global Sound Waves Program
  18 Novembre 2025
  For the second consecutive year, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming joined forces with nonprofit organization Ocean Conservancy for the Global Sound Waves joint sustainability program. This collaboration unites Hard Rock team members and communities worldwide with Ocean Conservancy’s mission of protecting the oceans by reducing waste and driving meaningful environmental change.
• NOW OPEN: Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Welcomes Guests to a New Era of Coastal Luxury in Southwest Florida
  18 Novembre 2025
  The Gulf Coast welcomes its newest crown jewel, with the opening of Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort—an extraordinary oceanfront oasis that sets a new standard for luxury living, design, and hospitality in Southwest Florida. Set on 1,000 feet (300 metres) of white-sand beach stretching across 125 lushly landscaped acres (50 hectares), this debut signals a bold evolution for Gulf Coast hospitality, introducing an unparalleled level of refinement and elegance. This landmark addition to the Four Seasons portfolio was brought to life through the shared vision of BDT & MSD, The Athens Group, and Four Seasons.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Unveils Reimagined Spa, Setting a New Standard for Wellness in the Caribbean
  18 Novembre 2025
  The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the first and only resort in the Caribbean to earn Forbes Triple Five-Star, Michelin Key, and AAA Five Diamond recognitions, proudly announces the reopening of The Spa following a complete transformation of its physical space and treatment offerings. Designed by award-winning Champalimaud Design, the newly reimagined spa pays homage to Cayman’s land, sea, and community through artful design while continuing to lead with innovation, delivering first-to-market treatments and programs.
• Could the Next Competitive Advantage for Law Firms Come Not from AI or Pricing, but from the Art of Hosting?
  18 Novembre 2025
  While law firms have long competed on expertise and reputation, today’s clients increasingly remember how they felt during the experience. Drawing parallels with hospitality, this article explores how empathy, anticipation, and human-centered design could redefine professionalism in the legal world. As competition intensifies and AI increasingly automates routine legal tasks, the true differentiator is shifting toward the quality of the overall client experience — the clarity, empathy, consistency, and sense of care that surround the legal expertise itself.
• Shiji introduces Infrasys POS Move to take hotel service beyond the workstation
  18 Novembre 2025
  Shiji, the global hospitality technology leader, today announced the next step in its vision for a mobile extension of Shiji’s solutions, designed to reshape how hotel technology works by taking service beyond the counter. The new framework empowers hotel associates with the flexibility to serve guests from anywhere on property without needing to return to fixed workstations. From the lobby to the pool, restaurant, spa, bar, or event spaces, teams can deliver faster, more efficient service, spend more time with guests, and reduce unnecessary back-and-forth, creating more meaningful human connections at every touchpoint.
• Reservations Now Open for the Atlas Hotel, Debuting Early 2026 in Boston’s Allston Neighborhood
  18 Novembre 2025
  The Atlas Hotel is set to debut as a cultural and social gathering place for global travelers, thought leaders and locals - and is now accepting reservations ahead of its opening in early 2026. Known as Boston’s growing enclave for music, arts, and global dining, Allston is now stepping onto a larger stage as one of the city’s most future-focused districts. Amidst the rise of new community ecosystems, thriving startup scenes, and creative energy, the hotel captures the intellectual spirit and cultural vitality of Allston, Cambridge and the greater Boston area.
• ROOST Apartment Hotel Announces Planned Debut in Austin
  18 Novembre 2025
  Today, Method Co., the nationally acclaimed real estate management, development, and design company behind the ROOST Apartment Hotel brand, and LV Collective, an Austin-based experiential real estate development company, announced plans for a new design-centric, 59-room hotel property scheduled to open early winter 2025. As a pioneer in the high-design short-term stay space since its debut in 2014, ROOST Apartment Hotel has redefined short and long-term travel accommodations by blending the sophistication and service of a boutique hotel with the comfort and livability of a thoughtfully designed apartment. The brand’s newest location, named ROOST Rainey, will be located on floors 14 through 17 within the 48-story Paseo mixed-use development at 80 Rainey St. in one of Austin’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
• The Best in Global Travel for 2025 Celebrated at Glamorous Ultras Awards Ceremony in Dubai
  18 Novembre 2025
  The world’s leading hotels, airlines, airport, cruise line and destination, as voted for by the 32 million globetrotting members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were unveiled at the annual luxury travel awards ceremony, the ULTRAs (Ultratravel Awards), on Monday 17th November 2025 in Dubai.
• India Market Outlook: Reinvention drives growth
  18 Novembre 2025
  India’s hotel sector is moving away from being a volume business and, with the help of rising domestic tourism, infrastructure expansion and a focus on trends such as wellness, presents an opportunity for consistent growth.
• Sustainable tourism starts with sustainable stays, so what does this look like in practice?
  18 Novembre 2025
  Across the city, a number of hotels have implemented measures that reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and support local ecosystems. These properties illustrate the range of operational actions a hotel can take to advance sustainability.
• Mews launches Zero Dollar Authorization to protect hotel revenue and reduce payment failures
  18 Novembre 2025
  Mews, the leading operating system for hotels, has launched Zero Dollar Authorization, a new feature that helps protect revenue and ensure smoother payments. The feature enables hotels to instantly verify a guest’s card at booking without charging it, reducing failed payments, chargebacks, and lost revenue from no-shows.
• Think Outside the Guestroom: Innovative Strategies to Drive Hotel Revenue
  18 Novembre 2025
  If your hotel’s top-line revenue is stalling or declining, you should consider ways to increase the other line items.
• HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 14 November 2025
  18 Novembre 2025
  French institutional investor Iroko Zen SCPI has acquired the two-star, 110-room Travelodge Bournemouth Seafront in the UK from British real estate investment company Martin’s Properties for £11 million (£100,000 per room). The hotel includes a restaurant & bar and is situated in Bournemouth’s West Cliff, just a few minutes walk from Bournemouth Beach. The property is held freehold and is let to British owner-operator Travelodge, with an unexpired lease term of approximately 27 years. It underwent extensive refurbishment in November 2024.
• Cogwheel Analytics Introduces Market-Level Benchmarking to Elevate Hotel Digital Marketing Insights
  17 Novembre 2025
  Cogwheel Analytics announced the launch of its new Market-Level Benchmarking feature, designed to help hotels compare their digital marketing performance against similar properties within the same geographic area. This enhancement gives hotel owners and management companies critical insights into how their properties perform locally, enabling smarter, data-driven marketing decisions.