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Hyatt moves forward with an ambitious EMEA expansion plan

📅 Hyatt is accelerating expansion in EMEA with a 2025–2026 pipeline. The strategy includes luxury, lifestyle, and wellness-led developments in key locations like Lisbon, Rome, the Red Sea, and AlUla. This plan aims to enhance brand presence in high-growth areas and diversify its portfolio.

Premier Inn bets on secondary cities to grow

🏨 Premier Inn, operated by Whitbread PLC, will expand in Cork with a new 174-room hotel. Full planning permission was granted, marking the brand's second hotel in the city. Construction starts in early 2026, aligning with Whitbread’s strategy to grow in Ireland's regional markets.

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What’s driving Hilton’s next wave of growth in EMEA?

📅 Hilton plans to open new hotels in 2026 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as part of its global growth strategy. This expansion focuses on enhancing its luxury, lifestyle, and midscale segments in key destinations, with additional projects in Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

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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2025, a defining year for Radisson’s expansion strategy

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group, by 2025, achieved over 210 hotel signings and openings, showcasing robust international growth. The expansion is focused across EMEA, through a diverse brand portfolio spanning all market segments.

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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Here we are: Best Concept On the Move

🏨 Six best applications in the Concept On the Move category of the Hospitality Awards' 25th edition. Finalists and winners to be revealed on November 25th. Stay tuned for the ceremony!

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Here we are: Best Marketing Initiative

📰 Launched in June 2025, Accor's Guest Star campaign, featuring Kylian Mbappé, redefines hospitality by treating guests as stars. From September 19-22, 2025, Club Med celebrated its 75th anniversary at Galeries Lafayette in Paris. Four Seasons' White Lotus Experience offers a private jet journey from Hawaii to Sicily and Thailand. Ibis RockCorps, initiated in 2024, combines community service with exclusive concerts. Marriott Bonvoy ventures into the metaverse with Fortnite, creating Marriott Bonvoy Land for virtual travel exploration.

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Here we are: Best Innovative Brand Concept

🛌 The Ascott Limited launches lyf, a new-generation brand merging co-living and hotel experiences with features like co-working lounges and event zones. B&B HOME introduces a long-stay concept blending home comfort with hotel efficiency and social initiatives. Hyatt's The StandardX offers minimalist design for young travelers. nhow Berlin's Gaming Rooms & Studio caters to gamers with high-performance setups. Novotel's La Suite at Parc des Princes combines hospitality with live sports. UMusic Hotels in Madrid integrates live music and hospitality in a historic venue.

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Here we are: Best Concept On the Move

🚄 Belmond's Britannic Explorer, launching from London Victoria, offers luxury rail travel across England, Wales, and Scotland with 18 suites and a restaurant led by Simon Rogan. Cathay Pacific's Gallery in the Skies, on Boeing 777-300ER, displays Hong Kong art. Ritz-Carlton's Luminara, a superyacht with 226 suites, sails the Mediterranean in 2025. Minor Hotels' Bohème cruise along the Mekong River features 13 suites and local workshops. Mövenpick's Royal Lily cruises the Nile with 56 cabins and supports Egyptian heritage.

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