Hotel Openings

🏠 Adagio saw €339 million revenue in 2025, a 7% increase from 2024. Occupancy hit 81%, and 1.6 million guests stayed, with room nights up by 8%. They expanded in the UK and Germany, reaching 130 properties in 16 countries. A partnership with Sergic added nine properties and 1,152 units. Their goal by 2030 is 180 properties. Strategic initiatives include Clef Verte certification and sponsoring the FDJ-SUEZ women's cycling team.

🛢 Europe, 2025: Spain, Netherlands, Germany, and Italy lead hotel operations rollouts, emphasizing urban market densification. Notable projects include Radisson Collection Hotel Madrid and Ruby Hotel Milan. Focus is on asset optimization and quick market entry. Upper midscale and lifestyle segments dominate. Asia-Pacific shifts towards premium resort experiences, with openings like Regent Bali Canggu and Hilton Quang Hanh Onsen Resort. Middle East sees emblematic projects like Nammos Resort AMAALA, emphasizing identity and large-scale developments.

🏨 Fargo, North Dakota—Holiday Inn Express Fargo-West Acres completed a renovation to enhance the guest experience with new decor, furnishings, and beds. The hotel, part of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), focused on creating a welcoming environment featuring fresh-ground coffee and increased plug-in access. Jae Dewald, Area Director of Sales, highlighted the Fargo-inspired touches. Brandt Hospitality Group managed the project.

🏨 Cumberland Council approved a £12m Premier Inn project in Carlisle city center, set to open by the end of 2028. The 104-room hotel will generate an estimated £4m annually for the local economy, create 25 permanent jobs, and support 45 construction jobs. Construction begins in 2026, following planning condition fulfillment. The project revives a site where a historic hotel was demolished in 2020. Whitbread's redevelopment plans were revealed in May 2025.

☕ Workshop opened its flagship Cafe & Academy in Belgravia, London, February 2026, marking a significant milestone. For over a decade, they have pioneered specialty coffee, sourcing from East Africa, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua. Head Barista Slava Babych and General Manager José Cortes lead the team. Designed with George Cosby Studio and 3Stories, it showcases premium hospitality and distinctive packaging: terracotta for single-origin and green for house blends.

🏨 Adagio reported a 7% revenue increase to €339m (£297m) in 2025, with occupancy rates rising to 81%. They hosted 1.6 million guests, a 14% increase from 2024. The company has 130 properties in 16 countries and expanded with new locations in London, Stuttgart, and Bordeaux. Leisure travelers comprised 55% of stays, business travelers 45%, averaging 5.2 nights. Direct sales account for 50% of bookings. A management partnership with Sergic Group increased their properties in France by 8%.

🍴 Launching on 2 March 2026 at Four Seasons Hotel London At Tower Bridge, Cooper’s Cut is a 72-cover steakhouse celebrating Sir Edwin Cooper. Executive Chef Luke Armstrong brings over a decade of experience. The menu features grass-fed British and Japanese Wagyu beef, with a focus on dry-ageing and seasonality. The cocktail menu, led by Michele Lombardi, highlights martinis, while the wine selection, curated by Gonzalo Rodriguez Diaz, includes rare vintages. Located at 10 Trinity Square, London.