In Lausanne, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the Royal Savoy ★★★★★ embodies understated Swiss luxury with its bespoke 24/7 service and renovated Belle Époque palace.
In Austin, the 1 Hotel Austin opens its doors at the summit of the city's tallest tower. This new biophilic luxury address comes from 1 Hotels (part of the SH Hotels & Resorts group).
Ikos continues its Mediterranean expansion with the opening of Ikos Kissamos in Crete, a five-star resort promising a reimagined "all-inclusive" experience, blending understated luxury, Michelin-starred gastronomy, and authentic cultural immersion.
Our full review of ME Lisbon, the first ME by Meliá property in Portugal. Contemporary design, commissioned art, Fismuler and Attiko restaurants, Radio Bar rooftop and 35-m pool at Korpo Wellness. Score: 9/10.
In Escaldes-Engordany, the Blackpine opens 17 rooms certified LEED Gold under the aegis of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Our detailed review of Andorra's first design hotel.
Hilton reinforces its living strategy in Madrid by signing a complex of 215 premium apartments near Retiro Park. This project highlights the rise of luxury residential hospitality and Madrid's exceptional investment appeal.
Hotel group Accor (Sofitel, Pullman, Raffles) and Qatar Airways are relaunching their loyalty partnership, offering 1,000 bonus points upon linking accounts, plus the possibility of double-dipping points and miles on the same stay.
Nestled between Umluj and Al Wajh, along the Red Sea coast, The Red Sea tourist destination continues its expansion. Turtle Bay Resort, one of its beachside hubs, now welcomes family guests, offering direct access to the ADRENA activity park and the Shura Links championship golf course.
Marriott signs two simultaneous openings in Budapest · the St. Regis in the Belle Époque Klotild Palace (UNESCO, 102 rooms, 169 m² presidential suite) and the Moxy Downtown on Kazinczy Street (281 rooms, Saddle & Sky rooftop). Two distinct worlds, one Central European capital in full effervescence.
In Fiesole, on the heights above Florence, the Belmond Villa San Michele reopens for the 2026 season with two new features: an official spa signed by Guerlain (5 treatment rooms, hammam, panoramic pool) and an experience programme by DoubleJ by J.J. Martin (workshops, pop-up boutique). 45 rooms including the Suite Limonaia. Facade attributed to Michelangelo.
The South African Aquila Collection, with three Big 5 safari lodges near Cape Town and a wine estate, has appointed Indigo Unlimited to handle its representation in France.
Private equity fund Equath invests eight million euros in Barcelona to acquire two hotels, targeting a significant upgrade. This strategic move underscores the city's enduring appeal for institutional hotel investment.
