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LXR Hotels & Resorts to Launch First Greek Property, Sandblu Santorini, on April 8, 2026

🏨 Sandblu Santorini reopens on April 8, 2026, as LXR Hotels & Resorts’ first Greek property. Located above Kamari’s black-sand beach, it features 66 rooms, suites, and villas, with half having private pools. There are six dining outlets, including Nectar and Blu. The Wellness Collective offers yoga and wellness sessions, while Aurora Spa provides ESPA treatments. The hotel is part of Hilton Honors and LXR’s portfolio of nearly 40 properties. Conrad Hotels & Resorts will open in Greece soon.

Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Reopens 5 May 2026 After Renovation, Introduces New Restaurant and Redesigned Rooms

🏨 Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido reopens on 5 May 2026 after extensive renovations of public spaces and guest rooms. Located on Lido Island, the hotel has functioned as a beachfront retreat since 1908. Updates include redesigned rooms, a new terrace restaurant, and a beach club featuring 299 private cabanas. The property will introduce Amù Venice in July 2026, offering Riviera-style dining. The venue remains a key residence for actors during the Venice International Film Festival.

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The Setai, Miami Beach Debuts Jo’s Bar, Designed by Saladino Design Studios, Featuring Sculptural Resin Back Bar

📍 Miami Beach's Setai hotel has launched Jo’s Bar, named after owner Joe Nakash. Designed by Saladino Studios, the bar is located between Jaya and Japón, featuring a striking back bar of floating resin blocks with gold leaf and 10-foot brass-framed shelves. The Rosso Levanto stone counter, bamboo relief, and custom lighting add to the ambiance. Chief designer Sean Saladino highlights the blend of Art Deco and modern elegance as the bar becomes a glowing lobby centerpiece.

B&B HOTELS Partners with GARBE to Develop 30 New Hotels in Six European Countries, Including Germany

🏨 B&B HOTELS CNE, partnering with GARBE Commercial Living, plans to develop 30 new hotels across six European countries, including Germany, Austria, and Poland. This initiative aims to support their goal of over 500 hotels in the CNE region by 2030. The group, currently with more than 900 hotels in 19 countries, targets 3,000 within a decade, focusing on delivering value and strategic geographic consistency. GARBE enters hospitality, aligning with institutional investment and real estate expertise.

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Nightsky to Open 45-Key Eco-Friendly Hospitality Retreat in San Luis Obispo Along Highway 1 This Summer

🌳 This summer, Nightsky opens a 45-key outdoor retreat in San Luis Obispo, California along Highway 1. Founded by David Smith, Anatoly Mezhov, and Chase Gray, it features eco-conscious tent accommodations with private decks. Shared spaces include Camp Commons, wellness areas, and Marcerro restaurant. Built on the Dairy Creek Golf Course site, it offers a 9-hole golf course, driving range, and access to Botanical Gardens. Upcoming events include outdoor dinners and live music.

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Zedwell to Open Flagship Hotel in Historic London Building, Expanding UK Presence with Over 9,000 Rooms by 2028

🏨 Zedwell plans to open a flagship hotel at 1 Princes Street, City of London, in a Grade-II listed building from 1929. The hotel will feature self-check-ins, digital key access, and AI-powered assistance. The ground and first floors will be transformed into cultural spaces in collaboration with local groups. This follows recent expansions into Oxford, York, and Spitalfields, with Zedwell aiming for 9,000 rooms by 2028. Halima Aziz notes the project fills a market gap with accessible pricing.

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Whitbread to Develop 156-Bedroom Premier Inn in Limerick as Part of Opera Square Regeneration Project

🏨 Whitbread will acquire a site in Limerick's Opera Square for a 156-bedroom Premier Inn. The seven-story hotel will open after planning amendments and host around 60,000 guests yearly. Scheduled construction starts in 2027, with a 2025 basement completion. This expansion supports Whitbread's 5,000-room Ireland strategy and follows a 30% Irish room target increase. The hotel will create 30 permanent jobs, aligning with the Opera Square regeneration project. Planning applications are due by summer 2026.

Radisson Hotel Group Signs and Opens Over 272 Hotels Globally in 2025, Expanding in Key Markets

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group achieved over 272 hotel signings and openings in 2025, focusing on a multi-segment, asset-light model. Europe, with Radisson Blu in 154 cities and resorts in 27 destinations, is central. EMEA saw around 70 signings, emphasizing Southern Europe, the UK, France, Germany, and Poland. India aims for 500 hotels by 2030. In China, 170 hotels were added, reaching nearly 300 properties. Globally, the resort portfolio exceeds 160 properties. Two Verified Net Zero Hotels launched in Manchester and Oslo.

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Meliá Hotels International Expands into Tunisia with Five New Properties, Aiming for 3,000 Rooms by 2030

🏨 Meliá Hotels International, leading in Spain's hotel industry, is entering Tunisia through a strategic partnership with Management Hospitality Group (MHG). By 2030, they aim for 3,000 rooms, starting with a 307-room resort in Mahdia in 2023. Four additional hotels will open between 2027 and 2029 in Tabarka, Monastir, Djerba, and Tunis City. Tunisia's tourism sector, hosting over 11 million annual visitors, sees this as a growth phase focusing on quality and diversification.

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Hyatt Hotels Signs First Hyatt Select Hotel in Berlin, Expanding European Presence with 140-Room Property by 2028

📅 In 2028, the 140-room Hyatt Select Berlin Prenzlauer Berg will open in Berlin, Germany, marking Hyatt Select's first hotel outside the U.S. since its 2025 launch. Hyatt aims to double its Essentials portfolio rooms in EAME by 2030. By 2025, World of Hyatt exceeded 63 million members. The Essentials portfolio accounted for over 40% of EAME deals since 2024. Notable 2026 EAME openings include Hyatt Regency London Olympia and Grand Hyatt The Red Sea.

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