October 30, 2025

Since his appointment as General Manager of The St. Regis London, Marco Novella has been preparing for the grand debut of the landmark Mayfair hotel opening mid-2026. Blending London’s rich heritage with the spirit of modern luxury, the hotel is set to offer a new culturally engaging home away from home for both global travellers and discerning Londoners alike. Together with his team, Marco will infuse the world-renowned St. Regis experience with creative energy—fostering connections with art and fashion while redefining bespoke service excellence by integrating the signature butler service at the very heart of Mayfair.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the Asia Pacific region. Located in the dynamic World Expo area—Shanghai’s revitalized business, culture and events district—Thompson Shanghai Expo serves as a home base for culture seekers, where worlds collide and the classics are celebrated.

​The Middle East is increasingly asserting its role as a pivotal force in global tourism, both as a high-value outbound market and as a destination defined by immersive, experience-led travel. With a forward-looking strategy, Meliá Hotels International has taken a significant step in its regional growth by announcing its first property in Bahrain, set within the exclusive enclave of Amwaj Island.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of 14 new member properties between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The new hotels expand the brand’s global portfolio across destinations including…

Savannah, Ga., is a place that tolerates change with a wary eye. The nearly 300-year-old city prides itself on evolving at its own pace, free to preserve its culture and…

Adelaide’s Mayfair Hotel will transition to IHG Hotels & Resorts management in mid-December as part of a partnership with Ark Capital. The property will later rebrand as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide…

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Takenaka Corporation to open Andaz Hiroshima, the first Hyatt hotel in western Japan’s Chūgoku region. The hotel…