Hotel Openings

🏨 Stockholm, December 2025: Clarion Hotel Sign, designed by Gert Wingårdh, unveils three Stratum Suites by Prince Carl Philip and Oscar Kylberg. Inspired by the hotel's angular architecture, the suites boast custom furniture and steel-lined walls, blending Swedish-made materials and reflective surfaces. The 558-room hotel features suites with distinct color palettes: Suite 8 in chocolate and orange, Suite 9 monochrome with pinks and greens, and Suite 10 in blue-grey and yellow tones.

🌴 Scheduled to open in July 2026, Nômade Temple Ibiza is located on the northern shores of Portinatx, Ibiza. The property features 182 rooms and villas, offering diverse accommodations that include terraces and private pools. The design integrates natural and sustainable materials, reflecting Ibiza's bohemian legacy. A range of dining venues, a spa with water therapies, and cultural programming enhance the visitor experience, emphasizing celebratory healing and shared experiences in harmony with the natural environment.

🏠 After reopening in August 2025, Hotel Gabrielli Venezia introduces Gabrielli Luxury Apartments, offering six residences in Venice for guests seeking autonomy and privacy. Designed by Milanese designer Andrea Auletta, the apartments are housed in three historic buildings. Options include One-Bedroom Prestige (39-55 sqm), Two-Bedroom Deluxe (109 sqm) with a rooftop terrace, and One-Bedroom Heritage Garden View (47-52 sqm). Guests access Hotel Gabrielli facilities, including a restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace, and spa.

📷 February 2026, Milan's Hotel Principe di Savoia hosts a Zach Gold exhibition in Il Salotto. Zach Gold, born in 1972, is a Los Angeles-based photographer known for vibrant, pop-culture-inspired imagery. Recognized as a top New York artist under 35 in 1997 and Young Photographer of the Year in 2000, Gold's work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's permanent collection. Hotel Principe di Savoia supports art, integrating cultural initiatives into its spaces.

🛍 Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas will remodel its 55,000-square-foot spa starting in March, with completion in November. Designed by Woogmaster Studio, the renovation will enhance guest experiences with upgraded facilities and expanded offerings. During construction, select spa treatments will continue on the fourth floor, with the Fitness Center relocated to the Promenade. Visit Bellagio's website or call 702-693-7472 for details.

🏝️ Paradisus by Meliá Bali, launched by Meliá Hotels International, debuts in Asia, in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Opening with 492 luxury suites, including 7 garden villas, it features 4 pools, 8 dining venues, and 3 bars. The all-inclusive resort offers tailored experiences and cultural activities, aligning with its Wellness Designed by Destination philosophy. Facilities include a 24-hour fitness center, 12-treatment room spa, and various sports courts, with dedicated spaces for adults, families, and teens.

🏨 Choice Hotels International, Inc. introduced a redesigned Everhome Suites prototype, focusing on innovation and cost efficiency. This next-gen design reduces development costs by approximately 13% per room and increases capacity to 120 suites. With 27 hotels operational and about 40 in development, the prototype addresses evolving market conditions and guest expectations, featuring full kitchens and flexible workspaces. Groundbreaking is expected soon, enhancing Choice's extended-stay segment led by Matt McElhare.

🏨 Whitbread PLC opens its latest hotel, "hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey)," in the City of London, offering 212 rooms. Constructed within a Victorian-era police station, the hotel integrates cultural elements and supports the City of London's 'Culture Mile' initiative. Whitbread operates seven hotels in the area and plans more. The hotel uses sustainable energy sources and created 35 local job opportunities. Nearly 30% of Whitbread's development pipeline comprises hub hotels, mainly in London.

🏨 Trilogy Hotels, in partnership with Accor, has taken over operations of the Peppers Gallery Hotel in Canberra's New Acton precinct. Designed by John Smith Murdoch in 1927, this 80-room heritage hotel offers premium amenities, including a fitness center and library bar. Just 300 meters from Canberra's CBD, it boasts art installations, conference facilities, and proximity to cultural sites. Molonglo, a property developer, contributed to its design. The hotel strengthens Trilogy's footprint in Australia's premium sector.

🏨 La Vie Hotels & Resorts expands into the Philippines, managing Hotel Casiana & Events Center in Tagaytay. In 2025, they launched their office in the Philippines, contributing to a USD 91.8 billion tourism GDP, 19.9% of the national GDP, with 6.48 million international arrivals. Located on Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, the 146-key hotel features a modern heated pool and event spaces, aligning with La Vie's strategic growth in South East Asia.