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Essendi Reports €3.428 Billion Revenue for 2025, Driven by Strong Q2 and Q4 Performance

📈 Essendi's fiscal year 2025 revenue reached €3.428 billion, a 0.8% increase, amid challenging economic conditions. Fourth-quarter RevPAR grew by 4.4%, driven by strong Q2 and Q4 results. The hotel portfolio expanded to 87,199 rooms across 535 hotels, valued at €7.5 billion. Despite a decline in MICE events, geographic diversification in Europe bolstered performance. Strategic focus on discipline, resilience, and sustainability aims to maintain long-term growth and profitability.

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Back Home Hospitality Opens Via Aurelia, a New Fine Dining Restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission Rock Neighborhood

🍴 Back Home Hospitality, the team behind Che Fico, has launched Via Aurelia in San Francisco's Mission Rock. This new restaurant, inspired by Tuscan tradition, is located on the ground floor of Visa headquarters with views of the San Francisco Bay and the Giants’ ballpark. Designed by Jon de la Cruz's DLC-ID with Color Atelier, the interiors feature vaulted ceilings, Florentine sandstone, and a custom color palette to create a modern yet timeless Italian ambiance.

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Zedwell to Convert York's Historic 48 Coney Street into Automated Hotel, Expanding UK Presence with 9,000 Rooms by 2028

🏨 Zedwell will transform York’s 48 Coney Street into an automated hotel, preserving its Grade II-listed façade. The building, dating back to 1907, is near York Minster and the River Ouse. Zedwell hotels offer self check-in, digital key access, and 24/7 AI WhatsApp support. Following expansions in Oxford and London, Zedwell plans 9,000 rooms by 2028, targeting high-demand cities. Head of hotels, Halima Aziz, highlights York’s historic tourism appeal.

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Hilton to Open First Hotels in Plymouth and Cork, Creating 100 Jobs by 2027

🏨 Hilton plans to open its first hotels in Plymouth, UK, and Cork, Ireland, by 2027. In Plymouth, a historic 1865 hotel will be renovated with 120 rooms, opening in spring 2027. Cork's new 103-room hotel will open in autumn 2027. These projects, part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, aim to create around 100 jobs. The Plymouth site will feature meeting facilities, a fitness center, and dining options, while the Cork hotel will offer extended-stay accommodations.

Hyatt Expands All-Inclusive Portfolio with Masana Algarve, Plans to Triple Presence in Portugal by 2027

🌴 Located in Olhos de Água, Algarve, Masana Algarve integrates 33 diverse accommodations with amenities such as pools and wellness areas, targeting long-stay tourists. Hyatt aims to triple its Portugal presence by 2027, focusing on all-inclusive and hybrid models. The expansion aligns with Europe's growing leisure market, with Portugal's hotel sector gaining international investor interest. Hyatt's strategic growth includes standardizing all-inclusive offerings and expanding its European footprint, particularly in Portugal, Spain, and Greece.

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The Livingston, Brooklyn's First Hyatt-Branded Hotel, Opens with 104 Rooms and Upscale Amenities

🏨 The Livingston debuted in Brooklyn, New York, as the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the area, developed by Midas Hospitality and ACRES Capital. It features 104 rooms, 15 with balconies, offering city views. Located near the Barclays Center and Brooklyn Museum, it provides easy access to Manhattan. Amenities include complimentary WiFi, a 55-inch TV, and pet-friendly options. Guests can enjoy dining at The Grove Lantern and Goldfinch Café, with a rooftop terrace available for events.

Virgin Limited Edition to Open 37-Suite Hotel Near Marrakech in 2027 Through Partnership with Sazanes Immobilier

🏨 Virgin Limited Edition will open a 37-suite hotel near Marrakech in 2027, as part of a collaboration with Sazanes Immobilier. Located 25 minutes from central Marrakech, the hotel sits on a 10-hectare estate with an organic farm and features three restaurants, a speakeasy bar, a 40-meter swimming pool, and a hammam. Bookings start in September 2026. The first 22 rooms will open early 2027, with the remaining 15 suites by early 2028.

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The Edinburgh Grand Unveils Dry Spa in Historic Vaults, Partners with Skeyndor for Advanced Skincare Treatments

🛌 The Edinburgh Grand, a five-star hotel, launched a new spa in the old Bank of Scotland vaults beneath St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. It features three treatment suites and integrates oak and limestone. Managed by Catriona Ross, with 12 years in luxury hospitality, the spa partners with Skeyndor for science-led treatments. The facility emphasizes clinical facials and body therapies over traditional wet facilities, serving both hotel guests and locals. Architectural preservation and fitness center enhancements were key project elements.

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Danish Design Brand Vipp Opens First U.S. Retreat, the Vipp Pavilion, in Upstate New York

🌲 Danish brand Vipp unveiled its first U.S. retreat, Vipp Pavilion, in Upstate New York, a 1,200 sq. ft. structure designed by Johnston Marklee. Located on a pond surrounded by 16 acres of forest, the pavilion took four years to design, featuring a unique geometric form and tactile interiors. It includes two bedrooms and a kitchen with aluminum accents. The surrounding landscape, crafted by Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, uses low-maintenance native plants.

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Extended Stay America's Premier Suites Marks Fifth Anniversary with Nearly 60 Hotels, Fastest Growth in Midscale Segment

🏨 In 2025, Extended Stay America celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Premier Suites brand, which launched in 2021. The brand opened nearly 60 new hotels, expanding in Arizona, Tennessee, Florida, Colorado, and Texas. Despite facing high construction costs, the company achieved growth as the leading midscale extended-stay brand. With 70% of hotels owned and operated by the company, Extended Stay America plans to continue expanding, opening 10-12 Premier Suites annually, and addressing unmet demand in the U.S. extended-stay market.

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