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Accor’s Emblems Collection adds three hotels in Italy

🏨 Accor will expand the Emblems Collection in Italy with three new hotels opening in 2026. Locations include Siena, Umbria, and Apulia. The Siena hotel will feature 38 rooms, the Umbria location 51 keys, and the Apulia site 60 suites. The partnership is with Rome-based AG Group. Hotel Bellevue in Cortina d’Ampezzo is also in the collection. Other projects are planned in the UK, Greece, and Canada. Emblems Collection targets luxury via unique, culturally rich properties.

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Novum Hospitality expands in Berlin with dual-brand hotel concept

📍 Holiday Inn – the niu Pax and Candlewood Suites will form a dual-brand hotel near Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), enhancing flexibility for short and long stays. Located at Mizarstrasse and Hans-Grade-Allee, it offers 158 rooms with aviation-themed decor and excellent transport links. Managed by Novum Hospitality, the hotel aims for Green Key certification, showcasing sustainability. CEO David Etmenan emphasizes value for travelers and market strength in Berlin.

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Scandic expands its presence in Norway through franchise

🏠 Scandic Hotels Group is expanding its franchise model, aiming for 40-50 new hotels and 10,000 rooms by 2030, primarily in the Nordic countries. The Scandic Victoria Florø is its 19th franchise hotel, located in Florø, western Norway, known for its beauty and business community. The hotel, with 97 rooms and meeting space for 150, joins Scandic's portfolio through a partnership with the Helle family, enhancing local presence and expertise.

Mexico Grand Hotels Debuts Kadún in Los Cabos

🏨 July 29, 2025, Cabo San Lucas: Mexico Grand Hotels announces Kadún, a new 110-room boutique hotel opening this fall near El Médano Beach. Kadún, inspired by the Baja California Sur's natural beauty and cultural history, features rooms with kitchenettes, terraces, and jacuzzis. Amenities include a rooftop pool, restaurant, café, spa, and meeting spaces. Guests have access to sister properties, enhancing their Cabo experience during the 2025 high season.

McKibbon Hospitality Selected to Manage Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District

🏨 July 29, 2025, Savannah, Georgia: McKibbon Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District, set to open in 2025. Originally breaking ground in November 2023, this will be McKibbon's second Tempo by Hilton property, among five managed in Savannah. The LEED-certified hotel will feature tech-enabled guestrooms, Peloton suites, a Bluestone Lane Café, and a rooftop bar. The design collaborates with the Savannah Historic District Board, reflecting local heritage.

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Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, S.C., blends Low Country ingredients with Italian flavors

🍴 Mark Bolchoz opened Cane Pazzo in Hanahan, near Charleston, on June 14. The restaurant, at 2,100 sq. ft., seats 72 inside and 40 on the patio. The menu blends Southern and Italian influences, featuring local and seasonal ingredients. Unique features include handmade plates and an all-Italian wine list. The name, "Cane Pazzo," means "mad dog," a nickname from Bolchoz's grandfather, and honors their service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort Opens

🏨 Embassy Suites Gulf Shores Beach Resort opened in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features 257 suites, most with Gulf views. Developed by Peachtree Group, Woodbine Development Corporation, and DD Partners LLC, this eight-story hotel offers amenities like a 7,800-square-foot ballroom, 13,620 square feet of meeting space, and a three-story parking garage. Guests can enjoy Sound Wave’s live music, The Cove Bar, and Tide & Table restaurant. Located near attractions like Gulf State Park and Hangout Music Festival.

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Sonesta Executes 31 Franchise Agreements During H1 2025

📈 Sonesta International Hotels announced 31 new franchise agreements in the first half of 2025, demonstrating significant global expansion. Ten new hotels opened, adding nearly 1,000 rooms to their portfolio. These openings include the Sonesta Essential Baton Rouge, Red Lion Hotel Charlotte, and Signature Inn Miami, among others. The growth highlights Sonesta’s strategic brand offerings and ability to meet market demands across diverse locations, including Louisiana, California, and Florida.

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Bristol hoteliers back plans to expand YTL Arena capacity

📍 Bristol hoteliers have shown support for plans to expand the capacity of the YTL Arena, which is currently being built at the former Filton Airfield site.

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UK is the new playground for Adina Apartment Hotels

🏠 Adina Apartment Hotels will enter the UK market in Q3 2025, opening The Hobson Cambridge and The Wellington Glasgow. The Hobson will offer 56 rooms; The Wellington, 98 studio apartments. By July 2025, all 18 European Adina properties achieved Green Key certification for sustainability, including renewable energy and eco-friendly practices. Beyond certification, Adina's efforts include recognition by Sustainable Berlin and the Swisstainable Level III label for Geneva.

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