Hotel Openings

🏨 Accor plans to launch its first Ibis Styles hotel in Chișinău, Moldova, later this autumn. The project signifies a €12 million (£10.3 million) investment aimed at bolstering the country's tourism sector.

🍝 Emilia’s Crafted Pasta is opening its 5th restaurant on 7th August on Victoria Street, near Victoria Station, Westminster. This flagship is their largest project, with 100 seats—70 indoors, 30 outdoors (opening in 2026). Founded by Andrew Macleod, who started his journey 9 years ago in East London, the restaurant offers fresh, natural pasta like Casarecce Truffled Cacio e pepe and Béchamel Bolognese. It features a bar inspired by early 20th century Italian design.

🏨 Global design studio WATG and Wimberly Interiors unveil Hotel Wuxi MGallery Collection in Dangkou Ancient Town, a design inspired by local architecture. The hotel features traditional north-south orientations, tranquil courtyards, and arched bridges. Influenced by scholar Hua Tai Shi, interiors reflect a scholarly library vibe. The Tree Canopy restaurant offers cooking classes. A Cultural Hub includes a classroom and bookstore. This blend of history and luxury sets a new standard for immersive hospitality in China.

🏨 Hotel Indigo opened a new property in Clerkenwell, London, in July 2025. This marks the latest addition to the IHG Hotels and Resorts’ portfolio in the UK and Ireland. 📍

🛫 Arora Group plans to expand Heathrow Airport in partnership with US firm Bechtel. Known for managing hotels like Sofitel at Terminal 5, Arora aims to enhance its Bloc Hotels brand. This proposal was announced on July 31, 2025, and is part of Arora's strategy to grow its presence in key airport locations. Their experience with hotel management at major airports highlights their capability to undertake such a significant expansion.

🏨 Accor and Meliá posted strong results for H1 2025. Accor saw a 4.6% RevPAR increase and €552 million in EBITDA, with 117 new hotels. Meliá's RevPAR rose 4.7%, with revenue at €991.1 million and bank expenses down 40.2%. Meliá added 11 hotels and signed 20 contracts, planning 30-40 more by 2025. Accor's ENA region grew by 3.3%, while Meliá's luxury segment contributed 30% of 2024 revenue. Both groups are expanding despite challenges.

🏨 Travelodge has acquired a new freehold property in Bilbao, Spain, set to open in Q1 2026. The hotel will be close to metro and railway stations, and Bilbao Airport. This expansion marks the brand's 15th hotel in Spain, with plans to explore 20 more locations. Travelodge aims to offer affordable accommodation to tourists and business travelers. The strategic location includes nearby amenities like restaurants and cafés.

🏨 ME Lisbon, a new 5-star hotel located between Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal, boasts 213 rooms, including a 107 m² ME+ Suite with panoramic views. Designed by João Paciência, the hotel features contemporary Portuguese art curated by Guta Moura Guedes. It offers two restaurants, fismuler and attiko, and a KORPO Spa with a 24-hour Technogym. ME Lisbon partners with ARCO Lisboa and Lisbon Design Week, emerging as a cultural hub.