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Eloise Hanson

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Kerzner to Open First French Alps Resort in 2030, Transforming Courcheneige Hotel in Courchevel 1850

🏖 France, 2030: Kerzner International will open its first French Alps resort in Courchevel 1850, transforming the former Courcheneige Hotel into a One&Only alpine resort. Located at the summit of Jardin Alpin, it offers ski-in/ski-out access to Bellecôte slope. The resort includes guest rooms, suites, private homes, and amenities like restaurants, a spa, and bars. This expansion follows their 2025 Montana opening, highlighting Kerzner's growth in luxury mountain resorts.
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Palazzo Genazzini to Open on June 1, 2026, as a 35-Room Boutique Hotel on Lake Como After Restoration

🏨 Palazzo Genazzini, a restored lakeside hotel in Bellagio, Italy, will open on 1 June 2026. Overlooking Lake Como, this 35-room boutique property was originally acquired by the Genazzini family in 1788. The redevelopment, led by Francesco Pastorelli Architetti and Studio Reveria, preserved historic features like frescoes and the stone staircase. Interiors showcase bespoke Italian artisan furnishings. The hotel, with restaurant and rooftop spaces, caters to both international visitors and the local community.
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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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