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Pellicano Hotels details €53m revival of Tuscan estate La Suvera

🏨 Pellicano Hotels Group plans to restore La Suvera, a historic estate 30 minutes from Siena, Italy, for a 2027 reopening. The €53m (£46.5m) project, announced in 2024, converts the 12th-century fortress into a hotel with about 60 rooms. Led by CEO Marie-Louise Sciò, the restoration preserves the villa's features and adds modern amenities like a spa, pools, and event spaces. This expansion emphasizes local heritage, joining Pellicano's existing Hotel Il Pellicano in Tuscany.
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Accor and Mayan Properties Sign Master Development Agreement for Five Hotels in Africa

🏨 Accor and Mayan Properties have inked a deal on October 27 to develop five hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Novotel Nouakchott (154 keys) in Mauritania and Mövenpick Moroni (159 keys) in Comoros, adding over 1,100 keys. Accor aims to expand its 175 properties in Africa, leveraging UAE-backed investment to fuel Africa's tourism, creating jobs, and boosting local economies. Currently, Accor operates +33,000 keys across 15 brands in Africa.
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Accor Expands West Africa Footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja

🏨 Accor partners with John Williams Hotels & Resorts and Boulevard Hotel Group to introduce Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living in Abuja, Nigeria by Q1 2026. Located in the Central Business District, this development includes 138 hotel rooms and 36 serviced apartments. Amenities will feature a 665-square-meter ballroom, dining venues, a spa, and a fitness center. Strategically on Constitution Avenue, it’s 30 minutes from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, enhancing Abuja’s hospitality landscape for business and leisure.
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The Operating System Behind High-Performing Hospitality Brands: Critical Thinking, Culture, and Guest-Centric Design – Matthew Bell, Mollie’s

🏨 Chapters range from "Early years," emphasizing nurture and debate, to "Hospitality as Connection," exploring critical thinking and experiments. Highlights include citizenM lessons, where the customer is king, and the inverted pyramid model. Discussing Mollie's, it traces the journey from "Roadside Roots to Urban Hospitality," including a Manchester opening. It covers evolving rooms, diner experiences, scaling growth with AI, and cracking the diner model. The full timeline spans from 00:00 to 25:13.
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Kyle, Texas

🏨 November 26, 2025, Charlotte, North Carolina: Extended Stay America announced the opening of a new 124-room hotel, Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Kyle, located 15 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Developed by Provident Realty Advisors, this hotel caters to increasing demand in Central Texas and offers four stories, free wi-fi, a fitness room, and fully equipped kitchens. Positioned strategically off Interstate 35 and near Ascension Seton Hays Regional Hospital, it targets business and leisure travelers.
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Tpg Hotels & Resorts Adds Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/brandon to Managed Portfolio

📍 TPG Hotels & Resorts, on November 26, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, announced managing Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon. This 152-room hotel, recently renovated for $5.5 million, features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and business center. Located in Highland Oaks business park, it's close to the Florida State Fairgrounds and Hard Rock Casino. Tim Muir, Chief Development Officer, emphasized its strategic importance. It includes a 3,800-square-foot meeting space, Garden Grille & Bar, and a 24/7 market.
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One of Hilton’s newest Curio hotels, in Napa Valley, now taking reservations

🏨 Hilton's Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, part of the Curio Collection, is set to open in early 2026. Located between vineyards and Napa's downtown, it features 203 guestrooms, 15,000 square feet of event space, and diverse dining options, including a steakhouse. Design by DyeLot Interiors connects the resort with its surroundings. Amenities include a fitness center, spa, and wine tastings. The resort participates in Hilton Honors for loyalty benefits.
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Winner of 25th Hospitality Awards Local: the Best Resort (Re-)Opening

🏖 Club Med Gregolimano in Greece reopened June 2024 with 334 rooms after a two-year renovation. This eco-conscious resort now features a Zen pool, yoga, and Sothys wellness. Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles relaunched June 2025 after an $80 million revamp, with 192 rooms, 7 dining options, and local design. The St. Regis Le Morne, Mauritius rebranded May 2025, offers 172 suites, bespoke service, and sustainable luxury. These resorts redefine hospitality with innovation and eco-friendly practices.
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Winner of 25th Hospitality Awards Local: Best Luxury Hotel (Re-)Opening

🏨 Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels reopened in December 2024 after a four-year restoration, offering 90 rooms, 31 suites, and five signature suites with dining by Michelin-starred chefs. Hotel SAX Paris, opened by Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts on Avenue de Saxe, features 118 rooms and a rooftop restaurant. Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella reopened in 2024, featuring 178 rooms, five restaurants, and a spa. These awards highlight the fusion of heritage and modern luxury in Europe.
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