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New eco-luxury resort project takes shape in Croatia’s interior

🌍 Scheduled to open in 2027, the Janja Gora resort in Croatia will feature 60 lodges amidst forests and waterfalls, promoting sustainability and local integration. It offers wellness facilities and nature-focused dining. Valter Kiš and Martin R. Smura highlight its nature immersion and luxury. This project positions itself in Croatia’s growing premium lifestyle market, reflecting a shift towards design-led, nature-driven hospitality, alongside developments like Hyatt Regency in Zadar and Hilton on Lopud Island.
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ls LXR becoming a key driver of Hilton’s luxury expansion?

🏨 Sandblu Santorini is set to open in summer 2026 in Kamari, at the foothills of Ancient Thira, featuring 66 rooms, suites, and villas, with 29 private pools. The resort offers a wellness program, two infinity pools, a spa, a fitness center, and a yoga garden. Hilton's LXR Hotels & Resorts brand integrates local identity with luxury amenities, enhancing revenue in high-entry-barrier markets. The project aligns with Hilton's strategy for expanding luxury presence in Southern Europe.
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High-value repositioning underscores Berlin’s luxury demand

🏨 Berlin, 2023: The Hotel de Rome, built in 1889, will transition to Four Seasons, undergoing a redesign by Humbert & Poyet. The project will reconfigure 140 rooms, add three new dining venues, and preserve architectural features. Gruppo Statuto, with a portfolio including the Mandarin Oriental Paris, leads this repositioning. General Manager Christian Poda will oversee operations. This aligns with Berlin's luxury market evolution and Four Seasons' EMEA strategy, enhancing Berlin's appeal to high-end travelers and investors.
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Hilton captures rising demand for experience-led luxury travel

🏨 Hilton’s luxury segment saw strong performance in 2025, setting a positive outlook for 2026. Key hotel openings include Waldorf Astoria Seychelles (2025), Osaka (2026), and Jaipur (2027); Conrad Orlando (2025), Chongqing (2026), and Budapest (2026); LXR Tokyo (2026), Diriyah (2026), and Bali Ubud (2027). Growth is fueled by demand for multigenerational, solo, and culturally immersive travel experiences, with expansion in EMEA, Asia, and island destinations.
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Leonardo strengthens national coverage with strategic asset purchase

📍 In 2023, Leonardo Hotels acquired assets totaling 585 rooms across Freiburg, Erfurt, Magdeburg, and Nuremberg, Germany. Freiburg bolsters leisure-corporate tourism, Erfurt adds a second hotel, Magdeburg taps into economic growth, and Nuremberg reaches three properties. Yoram Biton highlights this milestone, growing Leonardo's German hotels to 73. A phased renovation plan will modernize these hotels. Formerly under Steigenberger, these properties transition to Leonardo, enhancing its European reach and brand presence.
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Mandarin Oriental elevates its brand strategy through a historic property

🏨 Located in Vienna's historic center, the Mandarin Oriental Vienna occupies a restored early 20th-century commercial court. The property features 86 rooms and 52 suites, plus branded residences. This launch coincides with a robust European hotel market, marked by a 6.8% RevPAR increase in September 2025. The hotel's culinary and wellness offerings, led by Executive Chef Thomas Seifried, emphasize local cuisine and comprehensive wellness. The hotel's Art Nouveau-inspired design and amenities aim to boost Vienna's luxury hospitality sector.
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