Minor Hotels is expanding its global footprint with the launch of four new brands – The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection, and iStay – to capture luxury, premium, and select segments as it targets 850 properties by the end of 2027.
ALG Vacations has expanded its VAX Vacation Access platform with 13 Hyatt Inclusive Collection resorts – five newly rebranded and eight existing Ziva and Zilara properties – broadening advisor access to top all-inclusive destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean.
Hilton has officially opened its first LivSmart Studios in Tullahoma, Tennessee – an 89-room property that marks the company’s entry into a more affordable category of extended-stay accommodations designed for long-term travelers such as relocating workers and traveling professionals.
Accor has launched a fresh loyalty campaign starring football superstar Kylian Mbappé, aiming to encourage direct bookings by cutting out middlemen and enhancing customer rewards.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa will lead Accor’s luxury Emblems Collection when it joins as the flagship in Q4 2025, showcasing intimate elegance in England’s Wiltshire countryside.
The legendary Hôtel de Sers has reopened in the heart of Paris after an extensive renovation, blending Parisian heritage with contemporary elegance to appeal to modern luxury travellers.
IHG’s upscale lifestyle brand Voco celebrates a milestone with the opening of its 100th hotel, reflecting rapid global expansion and growing demand for flexible, experience-driven hospitality.
Minor Hotels brings the NH Collection brand to two iconic Spanish destinations – Ibiza and Marbella – offering elevated stays for leisure and lifestyle-focused travellers.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Katowice, marking its second Crowne Plaza property in Poland and strengthening its growing European portfolio.
Reservations are now open for 1 Hotel’s Scandinavian debut in Copenhagen, offering eco-conscious travelers a new sustainable sanctuary in the heart of Denmark’s capital.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the future opening of a voco hotel at Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Scheduled for 2027, the property will combine the brand’s signature relaxed luxury with prime location appeal.
Thousands of hotels across Europe have united to file a class-action lawsuit against Booking.com, alleging years of unfair pricing policies and seeking major compensation.
Shangri-La debuts its new Signatures brand with a luxurious lakeside retreat in Hangzhou, China. The opening marks a refined step into boutique-style hospitality focused on immersive, destination-driven stays.
Universal’s Epic Universe, the first new major theme park in the U.S. in over two decades, is now open in Orlando. Here’s everything travelers should know before they go.
In 2025, Radisson Collection is expanding its upscale lifestyle brand with seven new hotel openings – including locations in Lyon, Lake Como, and Casablanca – emphasizing design, cultural immersion, and premium experiences.