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Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels proudly announces the debut of four breathtaking penthouses and its signature Royal Heritage Suite. Occupying the most distinguished floors of this historic landmark, these new residences embody Corinthia’s commitment to timeless craftsmanship, understated elegance, and the art of modern hospitality. The Royal Heritage Suite and the Grand Masters Penthouse were designed by GA Group, with three further penthouses - Grand Gallery, Brontë and Belle Vue - created by DesignEQ. Each suite draws inspiration from Belgium’s cultural heritage and artistic legacy, creating refined sanctuaries that marry historic grandeur with contemporary comfort.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomes ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa to its rapidly-growing portfolio of hotels in Japan, marking the first major internationally branded hotel in the local prefecture. The all-new resort adds to an exciting portfolio of Holiday Inn stay experiences in Japan, including the recent opening of ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay (April 2025) and the upcoming opening of Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park on 1 October 2025 - the second Holiday Inn & Suites property in Japan.

Starhotels announces the debut of Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze - Starhotels Collezione, a flagship of a wider urban-regeneration initiative that has reimagined the former Teatro Comunale di Firenze. Today, after a thoughtful redevelopment, the building reopens as a contemporary collection of 156 luxury apartment-style residences that blend historical grandeur with modern Italian design. Located on Via Magenta, it sits just steps from the Lungarni - Florence’s scenic riverfront promenades along the Arno - and Santa Maria Novella, and with the city’s main attractions close by.

The Catellus Group, a Charlotte-based real estate development firm, has officially broken ground today on the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Shelby, North Carolina. This exciting project marks a major investment in Cleveland County’s hospitality infrastructure and is designed to meet the growing demand for extended-stay accommodations. The hotel is slated to open in Fall/Winter 2026.

Moffitt Cancer Center, a leading National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development today announced a partnership to bring a new 200-room, full-service hotel to Moffitt’s McKinley Campus. Expected to open in summer 2028, the hotel will enhance the experience of patients, families, visiting physicians and scientists, and the broader community.

Rotterdam’s skyline and hospitality scene welcome back a refreshed icon with the reopening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre. Following a comprehensive renovation in the summer of 2025, the upscale hotel introduces modern guest rooms, dynamic event spaces, and a new restaurant concept, positioning itself as a leading choice for international meetings, business events, and memorable stays along the Maas River.