Track Aman in one place. This hub aggregates the latest news and openings across the ultra-luxury resort and hotel group, as covered by trusted sources. Follow a leader in serene, design-led luxury hospitality.
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Rethinking hospitality leadership: lessons from the Innholder Scholarships
21 July 2026Richard Lee IS reflects on his experience as an Innholder Scholar and examines what it reveals about how hospitality leadership is changing, and why experience alone is no longer sufficient.
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It’s Time To Go
21 July 2026This post was originally published on this site. Business or leisure, there’s one amenity that would make me book a hotel immediately: access to a micro-mobility vehicle. I’m not talking about bikes. Bikes are a great idea, but hotel bikes are often poorly executed. To suit the widest range of guests, they become average at everything: average size, average build, average ride. In trying to please everyone, they end up delighting no one. And then there’s the practical problem; you…
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Tiny home layout
13 July 2026This post was originally published on this site. Layouts, layouts, layouts. That is where my head has been. I have been working on the concept and layout for my next project, a new cabin, for several months now. The freedom is the fun part and the hard part at once. When you are not boxed in by square footage or shape, you can build whatever comes to mind. That scratches a creativity itch I have always had. It also wears…
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Hospitable hits $1 million in cleaner payouts as STR operators consolidate onto one platform
13 July 2026Over $500,000 is now being paid to cleaners and property service providers through Hospitable every month, as property managers move away from bolted-on tools and bring operations into their PMS SAN FRANCISCO, 13 JULY 2026 – Property management software Hospitable has processed more than $1 million in payments to cleaners and service teams through its platform, a milestone that reflects how short-term rental (STR) operators are increasingly consolidating day-to-day operations into a single property management system (PMS). Payments are now running at more…
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Aman Group Appoints Victor Clavell as Chief Operating Officer, Strengthening Leadership for Global Expansion
7 July 2026📄 Aman Group appointed Victor Clavell as COO, based in their Swiss office, reporting to CEO Vlad Doronin. Clavell brings over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience, having worked with The Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, and more. Previously, he was CEO of Urban Resort Concepts in Hong Kong, leading The PuLi Group’s global expansion. He aims to support strategic development and maintain operational excellence as Aman expands across new brands and business verticals.
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Montcalm Collection Appoints Jonathan Mills as Head of Hotels Amid Growth and Montcalm Royal London House Relaunch
7 July 2026🏨 Luxury hotel group Montcalm Collection appoints Jonathan Mills as head of hotels, succeeding Samantha van Exter since June 2023. The group operates 15 luxury hotels in London with around 2,000 rooms. Mills will oversee operations as Montcalm prepares to relaunch the renovated Montcalm Royal London House. The group’s strategic leadership changes align with notable developments like the 2016 opening of Montcalm Royal London House and the 2025 rebranding of Montcalm Marble Arch to Montcalm Mayfair.
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Michelin-Starred Chef Taz Sarhane to Curate Exclusive Culinary Events at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi in August
6 July 2026🍴 Taz Sarhane, Head Chef of Cycene, London, will host two exclusive dinners at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, Malaysia on August 6-7. The “Threads of Taste” series celebrates Malaysian cuisine’s rich history. Guests can attend a chef’s table at the Beach Grill by the Andaman Sea or dine at Langkawi Kitchen, situated on 30-foot stilts. Menus will highlight local ingredients and foraged produce, featuring dishes like crab rendang and lobster with lemongrass.
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Adrian Zecha Launches Azuma Farm Koiwai, Embracing Agriluxury Trend with Minimalist Design and Nature Experiences in Japan.
6 July 2026🌴 Post-Earth Day, Adrian Zecha, founder of Aman, launched Azuma Farm Koiwai in Japan. This agriluxury retreat offers 24 villas with minimalist design, costing over $1,000 per night. Guests enjoy nature activities like horseback riding and tea ceremonies. Farm hospitality is booming as it counters urban noise, promoting wellness and peace. Similar properties include Babylonstoren (South Africa) and The Newt (England). The trend echoes 19th-century Romanticism, prioritizing simplicity against modernity’s chaos.
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Luxury Hotels Shift Focus from Amenities to Comprehensive Wellness, Tapping into the $5.6 Trillion Global Wellness Economy
2 July 2026🏨 The luxury wellness industry is experiencing a transformation as it focuses on selling years of health rather than amenities. The global wellness economy has reached $5.6 trillion, with longevity science becoming mainstream. Properties like Six Senses and Canyon Ranch are integrating pre-arrival health assessments and personalized AI-driven services. Emphasizing mind-body connection and community, destinations such as CIVANA and Amangiri are creating structured opportunities for genuine connection and long-term guest relationships.
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Marriott to Launch W Apartments in Cleveland’s Erieview Tower, Offering Hotel Amenities to Long-Term Renters
29 June 2026🏠 In late 2027, Marriott will open W Apartments Cleveland at Erieview Tower, offering long-term rentals with access to hotel amenities like a spa, fitness center, rooftop bar, and restaurants. Leases will include 24/7 concierge, doorman, and bellman services. This move highlights Marriott’s expansion into branded residences, prioritizing brand premium over traditional hotel operations. The brand aims to leverage its name for premium pricing, focusing on long-term tenants over daily rentals, emphasizing Marriott’s shift toward consumer branding.
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RH Opens First London Flagship in Mayfair’s Uxbridge House, Spanning Over 5,000 Square Metres
29 June 2026🏠 In 2023, RH, formerly Restoration Hardware, opened its first London flagship at Uxbridge House, 7 Burlington Gardens. The location spans five levels and over 5,000 square meters, featuring the world’s largest curated collection of luxury home furnishings. Collaborating with Foster + Partners, RH unified four buildings into a single retail and cultural destination. Key highlights include a 1521 edition of *De Architectura*, a Wine Bar and Tea Salon, and a 136-seat restaurant serving British classics.
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Club Med’s South African Resort Set to Open in July 2026; Generates Over 2,300 Jobs During Construction
28 June 2026🌍 Club Med’s South African resort near Durban opens in July 2026 targeting over two million customers globally. It’s among the top 3 requested destinations, with South Africa seeing a 17.7% increase in tourists in 2025. The 26-month construction on old sugarcane fields provides 2,300 jobs. In Marrakech, Mandarin Oriental hosted “House of 10” on April 17, transforming its studio into an electro club. The hotel spans 20 hectares, featuring a design by Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier.
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Amble Launches Street-Legal Electric Buggy for Hospitality, Targeting 2027 with €20,000 Starting Price
25 June 2026🚗 Amble, a new mobility company from Portugal, founded by José António Uva, Julian Hoenig, Michael Tropper, and Adrien Roose, plans to launch the Amble One, an electric buggy, by 2027. The vehicle is street-legal in the US and EU, with a starting price of €20,000/$25,000. Initial sales target hospitality clients, with personal vehicles following in 2028. The Amble One features a modular platform, cork steering wheel, and is designed for short-range mobility.
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Hilton and Olive Hospitality Sign First 10 Spark by Hilton Hotels in India, Expanding Mid-Market Presence
24 June 2026🏨 Hilton and Olive Hospitality signed their first 10 Spark by Hilton hotels in India on June 24, 2026, aiming to reach a total of 150 hotels. Locations include Bengaluru, Goa, Jaipur, and Hyderabad. The expansion targets both metro and non-metro areas, focusing on accessible, mid-market accommodation. Hilton plans to surpass 400 hotels in India, supported by deals with NILE Hospitality and Royal Orchid Hotels. Spark by Hilton offers simple, reliable services with complimentary breakfasts and a 24-hour retail market.
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AlUla Aims for 1 Million Visitors by 2030, Plans to Triple Hotel Capacity Despite Regional Challenges
23 June 2026📈 AlUla attracted 320,000 visitors in 2025, a 15% increase from the previous year, aiming for 1 million by 2030. This goal requires tripling its hotel supply from 1,000 keys across 7 hotels to nearly 3,000. The Hyatt Place opens in October, with an Autograph Collection under construction and Aman Hegra, Six Senses announced. Geopolitical issues have slowed development. Phillip Jones, RCU’s tourism chief, shared these insights at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh.
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IHG Signs Kimpton Hotel in Madrid’s Salamanca, Opening 2030 in Partnership with El Corte Inglés
22 June 2026🏨 IHG Hotels & Resorts will open its first Kimpton hotel in Madrid’s Salamanca neighborhood in mid-2030, collaborating with El Corte Inglés. The 106-key hotel will feature a ground-floor restaurant, spa, indoor pool, and rooftop bar. In 2025, Madrid’s tourism hit €17.9 billion, a 71% increase from 2019. IHG has 116 open and 68 pipeline luxury/lifestyle properties in Europe and 66 open with 16 in the pipeline in Spain.
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Korean Air Unveils Expanded Lounge Network at Incheon Airport with KRW 110 Billion Overhaul, Increasing Capacity by 75%
19 June 2026📍 Korean Air revamped its Incheon Airport lounges, spending KRW 110 billion over 42 months. Lounge space increased from 5,105 to 12,270 sq m, and seating capacity rose from 898 to 1,566. The First Class Lounge expanded to 921 sq m, featuring 11 private suites and à la carte dining. The largest, Prestige Class West Lounge, spans 2,615 sq m with over 420 seats. Seven lounges now operate, blending Korean cultural aesthetics and modern comfort.
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SpringHill Suites Dayton Vandalia Completes Comprehensive Renovation of 91-Suite Property Managed by Ivy Hospitality
19 June 2026🏨 SpringHill Suites Dayton Vandalia completed a total renovation of its 91-suite hotel in Dayton, Ohio, managed by Ivy Hospitality. The project revamped guest suites, the lobby, fitness center, and indoor pool. New features include a Peloton bike and updated business space for up to 12 attendees. Located near I-75 and I-70, the hotel is 10 minutes from Dayton International Airport and 12 minutes from downtown Dayton, enhancing accessibility to local attractions.
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Scott Eddy Discusses Hospitality’s Shift with AI, Social Media Trends, and Emotional Connection in Podcast Episode
17 June 2026📰 Scott Eddy, a hospitality influencer, shares insights on the industry’s future. Eddy, who transitioned from investment banking to hospitality, established Asia’s first digital agency. Notably, he was among the first 2,000 Twitter users and became the first American expat in Asia with a million followers. Since his return to the U.S. in 2015, Eddy has worked with major brands like F1 and Lexus, highlighting the importance of emotional connections in hospitality and the growing role of AI in the…
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AI Tools Enhance Marketing Efficiency but Risk Diluting Brand Identity Through Overemphasis on Speed and Variation
17 June 2026📈 In the AI-driven marketing landscape, quantity and speed are key, but brand consistency is crucial. AI can produce vast amounts of content—50 headlines, 10 image directions, 20 email subject lines—but risks creating brand leakage, where value and reputation drift from company control. The challenge is maintaining brand identity amidst AI’s capability to iterate endlessly. AI must help craft assets that feel consistent, ensuring brand identity remains intact. Emphasizing taste and precision over mere quantity can sustain brand strength in…
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Hyatt’s Acquisition of Standard Hotels: A Test for Preserving Brand Identity and Cultural Influence
17 June 2026📍 In 2024, Hyatt acquired Standard International, LLC, encompassing 22 hotels and approximately 2,000 rooms, with over 30 projects in development. Previously, IHG purchased Kimpton Hotels in 2014 for $430 million, initially featuring 62 hotels and 71 restaurants. Accor acquired 85% of 21c Museum Hotels in 2018 when it had eight hotels and three under development. CBRE’s 2025 research indicates hotel brand growth at a 7% annual rate, while loyalty membership increased by 15%. Unfortunately, increased brands haven’t improved RevPAR…
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HotelWorld AI Report: 84% of Hotels Invisible in AI Recommendations, Hyatt Nearly Doubles Visibility in Q1 2026
16 June 2026📈 San Antonio, Texas, June 2026 – A shift in how travellers discover hotels is noted, with AI platforms like ChatGPT gaining favor. The Q1 2026 HotelWorld AI Visibility Index analyzed 2.36 million data points, revealing only 16% of hotels appear in AI recommendations. The Top 25 threshold rose by 25%, and Hyatt nearly doubled its visibility. Luxury brands Aman and Auberge entered rankings, while Hilton nears Holiday Inn Express. AI language impacts recommendations, emphasizing competitive AI visibility.
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Hotels Enhance Guest Experience with Biophilic Soundscapes: Waterfalls, Ocean Waves, and Natural Sounds Transform Spaces
15 June 2026📣 Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore, features a dramatic waterfall creating a natural soundtrack for guests. Aman Tokyo, located in a bustling city, provides tranquility through minimalist design and controlled acoustics. The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, integrates ocean waves and tropical breezes into its open-air architecture. These hotels utilize strategic soundscapes, such as waterfalls, ocean sounds, and rustling leaves, to influence guest experiences, mask urban noise, and enhance relaxation.
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Hotel Indigo Coventry Appoints Madan Rathore as Manager and Hugo Correia as Head Chef to Lead Team
12 June 2026🏨 Hotel Indigo Coventry, a four-star hotel located in Friargate, appointed Madan Rathore as hotel manager and Hugo Correia as head chef in 2026. Rathore joined in April, bringing over 20 years of hospitality experience, while Correia, previously a sous chef at the hotel, returns to lead the culinary team. The 101-room hotel opened in January 2024 after a multi-million-pound project and features Cogs Bar and Kitchen, a fitness center, and meeting room.
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Complimentary Hotel Management Agreement Reviews Offered to Address Key Contractual Pressure Points and Risks
12 June 2026🏨 Are you considering a 5% or the full 11-16% royalty fee when underwriting a branded hotel? Over 20 years, working with Aman, Nikki Beach, One&Only, The Luxury Collection, Banyan Tree, and Hilton, it’s clear that successful owners invest time negotiating 20–30-year agreements to protect NOI and exit strategies. Key areas include fee structures, approvals, and termination terms. A complimentary agreement review is offered, highlighting risks and aligning incentives. #HotelInvestment #HospitalityStrategy
