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Tivoli breathes new life into Lecce’s historic heart

🏨 Minor Hotels plans to open Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce in 2026, partnering with Gest Resort to enhance luxury hospitality in Lecce, Italy. This addition will increase Minor Hotels’ properties in Italy to 60. The hotel blends heritage with modern design and aims to boost upscale tourism and urban regeneration in southern Italy. The project is part of Minor Hotels’ strategic growth in Europe, focusing on cultural destinations.
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From retail to hospitality: Zedwell transforms Tooting’s historic landmark

🏨 Criterion Capital is redeveloping the historic Morleys site at 103–111 Mitcham Road, South London, to include guest accommodation, retail, and F&B outlets, preserving the original façade. This adaptive reuse reduces development timelines and environmental impact. Zedwell will open its fourth London hotel in Tooting by 2027, joining locations like Piccadilly Circus and Tower Bridge. Construction begins in 2026. This expansion strategy targets London’s secondary locations, emphasizing lower risk and high-yield assets in urban markets.
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Hyatt moves forward with an ambitious EMEA expansion plan

📍 Hyatt expands in Europe and the Middle East with new projects. In Europe, the Andaz Lisbon and The Standard Lisbon will open by 2026. The Hyatt Regency Rome Central, Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve, and Kennedy89 in Frankfurt are set for Q4 2025. In the Middle East, Miraval and Grand Hyatt The Red Sea will debut by 2026. The Hyatt Place AlUla and Grand Hyatt Dubai Water Park are also scheduled for 2026. These developments aim to enhance Hyatt’s lifestyle offerings across EMEA by 2027.
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Will Munich host the next Summer Olympic Games?

🏅 Munich, October 2025: Nearly two-thirds of voters approve Munich's bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics in a referendum. This result highlights strong local support, positioning Munich as a frontrunner for hosting the event. The bid reflects Germany's ambition to reshape its economic and hospitality sectors by hosting such a significant global event post-Los Angeles 2028.
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Conrad continues its development across the Mediterranean market

🏨 Conrad Cyprus, a luxury resort in Cyprus, is set to open in 2026, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and the “Aqua Piazza” lagoon. The architecture is by Cube Concept, with interiors by Hotel IM and Place in Space Architects. Michelin-starred chef Alexandros Tsiotinis will oversee cuisine, emphasizing Mediterranean flavors. This development marks Hilton's expanded presence in Europe, following Conrad Hamburg in Germany, amid rising luxury tourism demand.
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