Hotel Openings

🏨 voco The Club - Dublin Gateway, located in County Kildare, 15 miles west of Dublin, offers 50 rooms on a 12-acre site. It features a brasserie, outdoor spa, and meeting spaces. IHG’s voco brand, launched in 2018, is expanding in Ireland with over 30 European properties and plans for more. Dublin sees 7 million international visitors annually, spurring further tourism growth. IHG also signed eight new hotels, adding 900 rooms in the UK and Ireland.

📍 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open Crowne Plaza Katowice in 2026 with 178 rooms, marking its second location in Poland. Strategically positioned near Silesia City, Katowice Highway, and accessible via public transport, the hotel will cater to business and leisure travelers. It joins a portfolio of 90 open Crowne Plaza hotels in Europe and 17 under development. IHG partners with DL Invest and Hotel & More, leveraging their market expertise to expand in Poland's premium hotel segment.

🍴 Shaftesbury Capital announced Harry's Italian restaurant will open a flagship site at 11-12 Russell Street, Covent Garden, this winter. The 3,100 sq ft venue will include a large terrace for al fresco dining. Harry's will serve Italian dishes and cocktails in an elegant atmosphere. The opening complements nearby restaurants like Ave Mario and Balthazar. Recent openings in Covent Garden include ADOH! on Maiden Lane and Café Kitsune on Monmouth Street.

🎨 Launched June 2025, Meadow, by Mason & Fifth, offers creative workspaces in Westbourne Park, London. Designed for local creatives, it features Workbenches and eight lockable Workshops. Notable users include artist Nabihah Iqbal and Elimu Mas Academy. Meadow includes a Conservatory for affordable space and hosts events. Amenities include a communal kitchen, free bike storage, and a dog-friendly environment. Weekly free lunches and discounts for late workers are offered.

🍷 House of Hazelwood offers a 254-year whisky flight at Cornwall's Treloyhan Manor on July 19, 2025. Featuring six whiskies aged 33-53 years, including The Cask Trials (53-year-old) and The Garden at Hazelwood (47-year-old), only 36 tickets are available for £500 each, or £250 for hotel guests. Jonathan Gibson highlights its historical significance. Whiskies have limited bottles worldwide, such as The Cask Trials with 303 bottles at 49.2% ABV.

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🏨 Dorint Hotelgroup is launching a significant project in Vienna, Austria, marking its return after nearly two decades. The 35-storey Dorint Hotel Weitblick, located in the “Viertel Zwei” district, will offer 298 rooms, including 28 long-stay options. Scheduled for 2028, it features sustainable architecture with zero-CO2 energy. Positioned between Messe Wien and Ernst-Happel-Stadion, this expansion strengthens Dorint's presence in the DACH region, complementing existing hotels in Salzburg and Kitzbühel.

🏖 Club Med and REAM SGR are developing a bi-seasonal resort in San Sicario Alto, Piedmont. The resort provides access to Vialattea's 400 km of ski slopes, creating over 500 jobs. This expansion aligns with Club Med's strategy to strengthen its Alpine presence, complementing its 14 existing Alpine destinations. The resort will offer year-round activities for families, with a focus on relaxation and adventure, contributing significantly to the local economy.

📆 Minor Hotels aims to expand its portfolio to 850 properties by 2027. New luxury and select-segment brands include The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection, and iStay Hotels. These brands cater to diverse traveler needs, from luxury experiences to affordability. The initiative follows the March 2025 launch of Minor Hotels' masterbrand, aligning with their strategic growth plan. Chief Commercial Officer Ian Di Tullio emphasized these brands will enhance market presence and meet evolving travel demands.