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Eloise Hanson

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Expands with 29 New Members, Surpassing 700 Properties Globally in Q1 2026

📍 Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added 29 members in Q1 2026, surpassing 700 properties globally. In the U.S., new locations include Key West (Florida) and California’s Santa Monica and Palm Springs. International additions feature Santorini Sky (Greece) and Telunas Private Islands (Indonesia). New properties are also set to open in Argentina, Mexico, Ireland, and India, enhancing SLH’s luxury portfolio across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, marking significant global expansion.
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Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, First U.S. Luxury Brand Location, Set to Open in 2030

🏗️ US: Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, the luxury brand's first in the US, is set to open in 2030. Located above Biscayne Bay, the 50-story tower, developed by One Thousand Group and designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and ODP Architecture & Design, will offer 100 private residences, 120 resort residences, and 50 hotel suites. Amenities include a vitality center and rooftop helipad. Sales start in 2026, with One Sotheby’s International Realty as the sales partner.
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Cheval Collection to Open 99-Unit Branded Residences in Dubai Islands by 2029 in Partnership with AVENEW and Wadeen.

📈 UAE: Cheval Collection plans its first branded residence in Dubai Islands, a 99-unit development, by 2029. This joint venture with AVENEW Development and Wadeen Developers will offer one to three-bedroom apartments with leisure facilities. Cheval also operates two properties in Dubai and is expanding with projects in Riyadh: Cheval Ladun Living (2027) and Cheval Maison – Sulaymaniyah (2028). This marks Cheval’s third Dubai and fifth Middle East property.
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Queensway Group Secures Planning Permission for Two Central London Hotels, Adding Nearly 350 Rooms to Point A Portfolio

🏨 Queensway Group secured planning permission in April 2026 for two Point A hotel developments in Central London, totaling nearly 350 rooms. A 236-room hotel near Monument in the City of London and a 105-room hotel on High Holborn in Camden will convert existing office buildings. Ryan McWaters noted these projects aim to unlock value through strategic location and planning-led repositioning.
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HotelREZ Appoints Frank Fuentes as Senior VP to Expand Operations Across North and Latin America Markets

🏨 Frank Fuentes appointed as Senior VP for The Americas at HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts. With over 15 years at IHG, Fuentes will drive HotelREZ's expansion in North and Latin America. HotelREZ supports 2,500+ hotels globally, covering 222,500 rooms. This appointment is part of a leadership expansion, alongside hires like John Seaton and Hadley O’Dwyer. The focus is on strengthening partnerships and distribution to support growth in culturally rich destinations.
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Primestar Group Launches June Lux, Expanding Luxury Hospitality with Digital Innovation Across Europe

🏨 Primestar Group launched June Lux, its fourth brand, expanding into luxury hotels with digital customer experiences via WhatsApp check-ins and AI concierge services. This extension of the June Hotels platform, which includes June SiX, June Stay, and WorX, supports modular hospitality solutions. Operations span Berlin, Hannover, Lake Garda, and Salzburg, with plans for further European expansion. The initiative reflects industry shifts toward digitalization and flexible, integrated hospitality solutions.
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MCR Property Group Invests £150 Million in London Hospitality Portfolio, Aiming for £500 Million Expansion

🏠 MCR Property Group has invested £150 million into a central London hospitality portfolio, aiming to expand to £500 million. On April 14, 2026, they acquired four assets—Ashburn Hotel, Ashburn Court, Chesham Court, and Claverley Court—for £123 million. The company plans a full refurbishment under a new brand. Led by Edmund Kissner, their strategy includes expanding across the UK with additional hotel acquisitions, focusing on a design-led identity and operational depth.
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Cain Appoints Ina Plunien as Senior VP for EMEA Hospitality, Managing $10 Billion Portfolio Expansion

🏠 Cain International has appointed Ina Plunien as Senior VP of Hospitality to expand its EMEA presence. Plunien, from Cedar Capital Partners, brings 10 years of experience managing over $3 billion in hotel assets. Cain manages a $10 billion portfolio, including investments in Aman Resorts and Delano Hotels, and partners with brands like Soho House and Rosewood. Arvi Luoma emphasizes the firm's focus on luxury and experiential hospitality growth in EMEA.
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Invel Real Estate Secures €65 Million from UniCredit to Expand YellowSquare Hostels by 2,000 Beds in Italy

🏖️ In 2025, Invel Real Estate partnered with YellowSquare, securing €65 million from UniCredit to expand the hostel operator in Italy. Currently running 1,200 beds in Italy and Greece, they aim to add 2,000 more in key Italian cities, emphasizing urban regeneration and sustainability. Managed by Castello SGR, the investment vehicle Fondo Yellow drives this growth. The initiative qualifies as a green loan, reflecting confidence in hybrid hospitality's asset potential across Southern Europe.
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Starhotels Promotes Alexandro Della Croce to Chief Commercial Officer, Overseeing 34 Properties Worldwide

🏨 Italy: In 2026, Starhotels promoted Alexandro Della Croce to Chief Commercial Officer. He will manage sales, revenue, distribution, and events for Starhotels' 34 properties. Della Croce joined Starhotels in 2019, having previously held leadership roles at Starwood and IHG. He will collaborate with sales directors Diego Rumazza and Davide Ballardini. Della Croce expressed gratitude to President Elisabetta Fabri and co-CEOs for their support and looks forward to driving Starhotels’ growth.
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