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🏨 Olea All Suite Hotel in Zakynthos reopens on 1 May 2026, featuring a new outdoor pool and expanded wellness program. Located on the island's northeast coast, the 89-suite hotel includes a fitness centre, yoga shala, three restaurants, and two bars. Culinary updates feature guest chef collaborations. Managed by SWOT Hospitality, the resort offers excursions like private boat trips. Nightly rates start at €493 (£425). The company portfolio is valued at €600m (£518m) across Greece and Southeast Europe.

🏨 Virgin Limited Edition will open a 37-suite hotel near Marrakech in 2027, as part of a collaboration with Sazanes Immobilier. Located 25 minutes from central Marrakech, the hotel sits on a 10-hectare estate with an organic farm and features three restaurants, a speakeasy bar, a 40-meter swimming pool, and a hammam. Bookings start in September 2026. The first 22 rooms will open early 2027, with the remaining 15 suites by early 2028.

🏨 BWH Hotels aims to expand in Africa with new developments in Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The Future Hospitality Summit Africa will take place from March 31 to April 1, 2026. The group has signed over 25 pipeline properties in Morocco in the past year and has 12 projects in Egypt. In Nigeria, two hotels will open: Best Western Premier McDons Skye Hotel and Best Western Plus Ambience Hotel Ikeja. The expansion targets upscale and upper-midscale markets.

🏨 Corinthia Hotels, partnering with ShiLong Industry and Geminus Group, plans to open a luxury hotel and branded residences in Chengdu, China, by 2032. Located in the Gaoxin District, the 225m mixed-use tower will feature 150 rooms, 60 residences, and retail/commercial spaces, with a total investment of RMB 4 billion. It’s Corinthia’s first venture into China, aligning with their international expansion strategy and sustainability standards. Construction is ongoing, aiming to blend global service excellence with local culture.