Hotel Openings

📍 2026-2027, Madrid: Grupo JRU, in collaboration with Lexxa Hotels and DICSA, will convert a 90-room property into a modern hotel, opening in 2027. Situated 30 minutes from Madrid's center, it offers convenient access to Madrid Airport and Atocha and Chamartín stations. Part of Travelodge’s expansion in Spain, this plan includes 20 identified locations and recent openings adding 635 rooms. Travelodge's growth taps into rising demand, leveraging various development models to enhance its competitive position.

🏨 YOTELPAD Athens is being developed by Valpre Capital to tap into the extended-stay market, featuring apartment-style living and hotel amenities like gyms and terraces. Athens' growing appeal, record international arrivals, and government rental policies bolster this initiative. Part of YOTEL's global strategy, it follows successful launches like YOTELPAD London Stratford and YOTEL Geneva Lake. The project aims at short and long-term guests, leveraging YOTEL's tech-driven, design-focused approach.

🏨 Neil Jacobs expanded Six Senses from eight to 26 properties under his leadership, with over 30 more in the pipeline. In 2019, IHG Hotels acquired Six Senses for $300 million, boosting its global presence. Jacobs integrated sustainability, pioneered wellness clubs, and will soon open Six Senses Place in London. He recently launched Wild Origins, focusing on sustainable projects, and joined Capella Hotels as a Senior Strategic Advisor. Six Senses currently boasts 27 locations with 38 in development.

🏨 Mondrian Arcaya is set to open in 2028 in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal. The hotel will feature 120 rooms, including 30 suites, three dining outlets, and amenities like wellness facilities and three pools. This marks Mondrian's debut in Portugal, part of its European expansion. Arcaya, led by Bondstone, emphasizes sustainable design and integration with natural landscapes. Portugal anticipates over 33 million international arrivals by 2025, boosting regional tourism and development.

🏨 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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