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Accor Signs Franchise Agreement to Open 78-Room Mercure Hotel in Craiova, Romania

🏨 Accor signed a franchise agreement with MKS PROD to develop Mercure Craiova in Romania. Accor operates 25 hotels in Romania, with plans for 40 more properties. The 78-room hotel is near Craiova city center and 10 minutes from Craiova International Airport. Craiova's Christmas Market was voted Europe's Most Beautiful for 2025. This reflects Accor's strategy to expand in Eastern Europe's regional hubs, emphasizing Mercure's midscale segment leadership and sustainable growth through local partnerships.

Harbor Court Hotel Joins Historic Hotels of America, Highlighting Historic Preservation and Modern Comfort

🏨 San Francisco, California—In March 2026, the Harbor Court Hotel, originally constructed in 1926, was inducted into Historic Hotels of America. Located along the Embarcadero waterfront, it joins over 300 recognized U.S. hotels for preserving historical integrity. The hotel, once a YMCA, blends Beaux-Arts architecture with modern comforts. This induction honors its commitment to maintaining San Francisco's rich history, emphasizing its waterfront location and proximity to landmarks like the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge.

Hotel du Vin Henley Completes £4.5m Renovation of Grade II Listed Brewery Site, Updating All 43 Rooms

🏨 Hotel du Vin Henley completed a £4.5 million renovation of its Grade II listed brewery site as part of a five-year investment programme. The renovation included redesigning all 43 guest rooms, creating a new front lounge, relocating the reception, and upgrading three meeting rooms. The bistro was also refreshed, with ongoing external facade renovations and courtyard improvements scheduled for spring. This project aimed to blend the building's history with a modern approach while retaining its unique character.

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Six Senses Opens First UK Hotel with 109 Rooms, Wellness Facility, and Private Members Club in London

🏨 Six Senses made its UK debut in London at the former Whiteley’s department store. The hotel occupies a quarter of the building, featuring 109 rooms and suites, 14 branded residences, and offers modern British dining. It includes a 2,300 m² wellness facility with London’s first magnesium pool and cryotherapy spaces. The space is designed to attract pollinators with green roofs. The hotel joins Six Senses hotels in Rome and Kyoto, offering urban sanctuaries.

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Dominus Hospitality Announces Senior Leadership Team for The Derby London City, Curio Collection by Hilton Opening

🏨 In March 2026, Dominus Hospitality unveiled the leadership team for The Derby London City, part of Hilton's Curio Collection. The hotel, opening this month near the Tower of London, is led by GM William Hunter, with 15 years in Hilton London. Key roles include Dimitri Liske as head chef, Edward Field as sales director, and Ramona Bocca as revenue director. The hotel features a "Treasury Wall" and hosts a monthly local art market.

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New Thai Restaurant MIKO Mei Fair by Samyukta Nair to Offer Unique Dining Experience in April 2026

🍝 Samyukta Nair, in April 2026, at MIKO Mei Fair in a Georgian townhouse, launches a Thai restaurant with Chef Soonthorn Apaipat. Seating 50 guests, it features a private dining room for eight. The menu, inspired by KOYN Thai, explores Thai flavors from Isaan to the South. It emphasizes fire-led cooking using a robata-style grill, blending freshness, heat, and balance in a unique culinary journey.

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Tom Simmons Opens Exclusive 12-Seat Fine Dining Experience Lofft in Cardiff, Enhancing Interactive Chef-Guest Encounters

🍳 Celebrated chef Tom Simmons opened a new restaurant, Lofft, in Cardiff on Saturday 14 February, exactly six years after launching his first restaurant, Thomas by Tom Simmons, in Pontcanna. Located upstairs at Thomas The Brasserie, Lofft offers a chef-led counter experience every Wednesday to Saturday, seating 12 guests at £110 per person. Guests enjoy an immersive dining experience, interacting with chefs and watching Executive Chef Tom Peters prepare dishes in an open kitchen.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts inaugure le premier Hotel Indigo aux Îles Turques-et-Caïques avec des installations haut de gamme

🏨 Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay has opened, marking IHG Hotels & Resorts' first property in the islands. Managed by Lighthouse Hotel Management, this 56-room hotel is 15 minutes from Providenciales International Airport. It offers contemporary guestrooms, an infinity courtyard pool, and dining at Il Forno and Brango. Guests enjoy amenities like cruiser bicycles, beach services, and water sports. General Manager Mark Illingworth highlights the hotel's cultural connection and exceptional hospitality.

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Marriott Records 40% Growth in Caribbean and Latin America with 94 New Hotel Deals in 2025

🏨 In 2025, Marriott International achieved a record 94 signed deals in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), adding 10,461 rooms—a 40% increase in transactions and over 30% in rooms from 2024. By year-end, Marriott expanded to 555 properties with over 95,000 rooms in 37 countries. Notable openings include luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserves in Costa Rica and Mexico. The midscale City Express by Marriott brand signed 28 deals for 3,188 rooms, marking expansions into new regions like Brazil and Argentina.

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Sundance Mountain Resort Unveils 63-Room Ski-In/Ski-Out Inn with Unique Design Elements

🏔 Utah's Sundance Mountain Resort has launched the 63-room Inn at Sundance Mountain Resort, a ski-in/ski-out hotel at the Outlaw Express lift base. Designed by Bull Stockwell Allen, the property features two wings linked by a footbridge over the North Fork Provo River. Interiors by Fettle incorporate Native heritage and 1970s-80s rustic elements. Communal spaces include the Living Room lounge and an art gallery, showcasing Tony Foster's “Watercolour Diaries from the Green River.”

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