Hotel Openings

🏨 Accor's MGallery expands in Europe, opening the Green Coast Hotel in Albania, reflecting local heritage. The hotel features influences from Illyrian, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman history. It offers seasonal dining at Mosaic Restaurant and signature cocktails at Mente bar. Guests can enjoy a five-story spa, paragliding, and local experiences. The hotel supports local communities and gender equality initiatives. Accor's regional expansion includes projects in Slovakia and Montenegro, enhancing its presence in the Balkans and Central Europe.

🏨 In Loughton, Travelodge is opening a new hotel at Langston Road, 30 minutes from Stansted Airport, by the end of next year. The hotel will feature next-gen rooms and an 85 Bar Café, supporting local economy with job creation. Developed by Higgins Group and built by Barnes Construction, it’s part of a mixed-use project. Travelodge’s expansion includes new sites in Dartford, Liverpool, Bradford, and Birmingham, enhancing their UK presence with affordable accommodations.

🏨 TRIBE Krakow Old Town, a new hotel by Essendi, offers 168 rooms and suites. Located centrally in Krakow, Poland, it caters to modern travelers with a pan-Asian restaurant, cocktail bar, meeting rooms, and wellness facilities. Designed by Stone Designs and Ingarden & Ewý, it's applying for BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification to highlight sustainability. This strategic move strengthens Essendi's presence in Europe's economy and midscale hotel segments. TRIBE reflects Essendi’s responsible hospitality vision.

🍴 Pedrali transforms Milan's 13th floor Uptown Palace into "Orizzonti," a panoramic restaurant offering 360° city views, including the Duomo and Velasca Tower. Chef Luca Pedata leads the kitchen, blending Mediterranean traditions with contemporary techniques. Pedata, born in 1989, is supported by sous-chef Giuseppe Robustella. Designed by Patrick Jouin, Ester armchairs and Filicudi lamps enhance the space. Stiel armchairs by Sebastian Herkner and Ester barstools in the bar area add sophistication and comfort.

🛀 Kaldewei unveils the Puro Next bathtub series, a modern redesign offering three variants: single-seater, Duo with ergonomic backrests, and Combi for bath and shower. Sizes range from 160x70 cm to 190x90 cm. Crafted from glazed steel, its features include impact resistance and a sleek 10 mm tub edge. Optional safety finishes like Invisible Grip enhance slip resistance. The series offers luxury and practicality, catering to young couples, families, and mature homeowners.

🏥 Verita Healthcare Group launched Verita Health Hoi An at Wafaifo Resort, Hoi An, Vietnam, focusing on longevity and preventative healthcare. With Vietnam's competitive healthcare and booming tourism, this facility aims to merge resort comfort with advanced medical care. It offers treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, NAD+ infusions, and stem cell therapies. This marks Verita's expansion in Asia, highlighting Vietnam's rising role in wellness tourism.

🏨 Hilton Turin Centre boasts 175 rooms, including 36 suites, a spa, wellness center, restaurant, bar, and event spaces. Located centrally in Turin, it offers easy access to attractions like the Egyptian Museum and Piazza Castello. Designed by Emilio Decker in 1953, it features Rationalist architecture. The hotel includes 11 meeting rooms and advanced audiovisual tech. Hilton plans further expansions in Italy with new hotels in Rome and Naples by 2025.

🏨 Set to open in 2030, near Ankelmannplatz and Berliner Tor, Hamburg, Scandic's new hotel will boost the area’s urban development. Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city and biggest port. The hotel, co-owned by PEG and Reiss+Co, will feature a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and sky bar. This expansion aligns with Scandic’s strategy to enhance its presence in Germany, joining recent hotel additions in Berlin, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, and Frankfurt, totaling over 1,600 rooms.

🏨 Fairfield by Marriott will open a 142-room hotel near the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, UK, in early 2027. Located off junction 12 of the M40, construction starts this autumn. Managed by Cycas Hospitality, it's the brand's first UK entry, boosting local tourism and economy, and supports the museum's mission. The hotel will cater to business travelers from JLR's Global Headquarters and leisure tourists, addressing the area's accommodation shortage.