Hotel Openings

🏨 Dublin's Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley marked its 20th anniversary with a refurbishment of its Globe Restaurant and Bar, featuring new teal, blue interiors, wood finishes, and lighting. The celebration honored eight long-term employees and included a brunch for local partners. Clayton Hotels operates 26 four-star hotels across Ireland, the UK, Amsterdam, and Germany. General Manager Adrian Foy emphasized the hotel's commitment to contemporary design and Irish hospitality as they look forward to the next 20 years.

🏨 King Street Townhouse in Manchester plans to refurbish two event spaces and 10 guestrooms, completing by April 2026 to mark its 10th anniversary. The project involves updates to the South Terrace, Lounge, and Mezzanine Lounge, with new bars and seating. The rooms will be relaunched as Signature guestrooms, blending heritage with new designs. Chief executive Viki Tahmasebi emphasizes their commitment to personalized hospitality. The redesign is in collaboration with EPR Architects.

🏨 Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a new 90-key Ginger hotel in Shillong, marking the brand's debut in Meghalaya. The hotel will include a Qmin restaurant, stylish bar, meeting room, and fitness center. Shillong, known for its Khasi culture and sites like Umiam Lake, will host the new hotel, which becomes IHCL's third in Meghalaya. Mr. Khongsngi, a local real estate developer, is involved.

🏖 Airelles has opened reservations for Airelles Palladio, Venezia, with an expected launch on 1 April 2026. This marks Airelles' debut in Italy, expanding its European portfolio with a heritage conversion.

🏨 In Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Protea Hotel by Marriott has opened, managed by SARV Management LLC. With 88 guest rooms, it's located near the Congo River, surrounded by government offices and malls. Features include a 56-square-metre conference room, fitness centre, and an indoor pool. The hotel's restaurant, Marché 15, and Lobby Bar offer dining and relaxation options. Kinshasa hosts over 17 million people, known for its vibrant culture and commerce.

📍 Trilogy Hotels took over management of Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank on December 1, 2025, rebranding it as ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank. Located at 167 City Road, Southbank, the 162-room hotel belongs to Singapore's Nadathur Group. Its prime position offers easy access to Melbourne's entertainment and cultural heart, including Crown Melbourne and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This is Trilogy's inaugural Melbourne venture, partnering with Accor for brand distribution and loyalty program benefits.

🌴 MGallery Collection will debut in the Maldives with V Villas Maldives at Mirihi, opening in early 2026. Located on Mirihi Island in the South Ari Atoll, this all-villa resort will feature 42 luxury villas, including beach and overwater options, designed by Studio Gronda. Owned by VIE Maldives Pvt Ltd, a Major Cineplex Group subsidiary, guests will enjoy a 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé Airport. The resort emphasizes sustainability under Accor's ESG program, blending luxury with Maldivian heritage.