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🏠 Capella Hotel Group opened Capella Residences Seoul Club in Seoul’s Hannam-dong district, previewing the full development set for 2028. Korea's first members-only facility by an international luxury brand offers exclusive access to future residents of the 222-unit complex. The club features The Dining Room by chef Seung-jun Lee and The Roof by chef Edward Lee. Designed by Liaigre, it combines natural materials with contemporary architecture, reflecting Seoul's landscape. The full project involves US firm Olson Kundig and British architect David Chipperfield.

🍹 Red Carnation Hotels has opened Stanley's, a new rooftop bar, at The Chesterfield Mayfair in London. The bar accommodates 60 guests, featuring a retractable roof and views of Mayfair. It serves cocktails like Stanley’s Martini and Thymes in Paris, and small plates such as lobster rolls. Opened amidst the group's refurbishment efforts, including 100 Princes Street in Edinburgh. The design includes burnt-cedar decking, a marble bar, and a mosaic by Maggy Howarth Studio.

🏨 M Social Hotel New York Downtown opened after a transformation by Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Located in the Financial District, it boasts 569 rooms, including 98 suites, views of the Hudson River, and a new restaurant, Beast and Butterflies. The hotel offers 3,550 square feet of meeting space for up to 160 guests. Design features draw on local landmarks, and sustainability is prioritized with LED lighting and refillable water bottles. The hotel aims to be a social and business hub.

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group announced 210+ hotel signings and openings in 2025 across EMEA and APAC. In Europe, new properties will open in Manchester and London, with Radisson Blu expanding in Paris, France, Germany, Türkiye, and Montenegro. In China, 130 hotels have opened this year. Radisson surpassed 200 hotels in India. Radisson Red expanded in Oslo, UAE, India, and Thailand, focusing on sustainability with the second Verified Net Zero hotel in Oslo.

🏨 IHG Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with Tristar Austria, will open the 119-room Kimpton Salzburg in mid-2028, marking Kimpton's debut in Austria. Located by the Salzach River, the hotel will feature river views, 11 suites, a wellness area, and meeting spaces. It is part of a redevelopment project led by Midstad. The opening reflects Salzburg's role as Austria's second-largest hospitality market, following Vienna. IHG has 14 hotels in Austria and over 210 in the DACH region.

📈 IHG Group reported a 0.1% rise in RevPAR for Q3 ending September 30, 2025. Global RevPAR increased by 1.4% year-to-date. Regional RevPAR grew 0.8% in the Americas, 3.8% in EMEAA, but fell 2.6% in Greater China. Global rooms revenue rose 4%, despite a 2% dip in leisure and 4% in group bookings. IHG opened 99 hotels (14,500 rooms) and signed 170 hotels (22,600 rooms) this quarter. The company has completed $700m of its $900m share buyback program.