As the island of Ireland’s most luxurious outdoor accommodation, The Woodland Suite Experience at The Montenotte blends simplistic details and timeless style with the surrounding landscape to set a new design standard. The Montenotte’s Woodland Suite Experience has been consciously and lovingly designed to evoke a sense of restorative relaxation, tactility and tranquillity, inspired by the beauty of the Irish landscape. The Woodland Suites have been inspired by the beauty of the Irish landscape. As the island of Ireland’s most luxurious outdoor accommodation, The Woo ..read more

She’s the next in a fine line for Cunard and today (19 April), Queen Anne officially joined the luxury cruise line’s iconic fleet during an historic handover ceremony* in Italy. Cunard took ownership of their stunning 3,000-guest ship during a traditional handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice – where master shipbuilders have been constructing the luxurious vessel. The event was attended by Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, and Italian Minister for Relations with Parliament, Luca Ciriani. Fincantieri delivered the ship to Cunard at the M ..read more

Marco Polo Wuhan, located in the prime commercial area on Yanjiang Avenue overlooking the Yangtze River, has announced the completion of its first phase of refurbishment. The 356-room property now offers refreshed public areas, function spaces, 163 guestrooms and suites, dining venues, as well as a new restaurant, SAVVY. The second phase, encompassing 192 guestrooms and suites, will be completed by 1 October 2024. Marco Polo Wuhan sits in the sprawling capital of Central China’s Hubei province and is owned and operated by Hong Kong-headquartered Wharf Hotels Management Limited. The hotel is an ..read more

360-degree global branding, interior design & architecture specialist, Birmingham-based Harrison, announces the launch of its inaugural design challenge for students to take part in this summer (2024), ‘The Harrison School of Design Competition’. Launching across the UK and US simultaneously, the competition gives aspiring designers and architects the opportunity to create a restaurant design concept based on their ideal eating spot. Putting their knowledge to the test, the competition wants to give students creative licence to find inspiration outside the classroom and exams, showcasing t ..read more

KOP PROPERTIES (UK) Breathes Light and Life into a Fully Refurbished and Refreshed Historic Period Property in Kensington, London. KOP PROPERTIES (UK) a subsidiary of Catalist-listed, Singapore-based KOP Limited is pleased to announce the latest plans behind the opening of its second UK property this year in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Officially named Ellen Kensington, the beautifully refurbished luxury boutique hotel, (formerly The Burns Hotel) located in the heart of London’s buzzing Earl’s Court, will open its doors in early summer  2024, with reservations b ..read more

The much-loved hotel in the heart of Bath will be totally transformed and repositioned with 98 new bedrooms, a brand-new F&B concept, a spa and enhanced guest services. Sutton Hotel Collection has announced a £13 million refurbishment project at The Francis Hotel Bath. The renovation, which is due to begin in July, will include a full revamp to all 98 bedrooms and suites, a reconfiguration of the hotel’s lobby, the unveiling of a brand-new restaurant, as well as the addition of a dedicated spa and snug.  As one of the first Georgian buildings to be built in Bath, The Francis Hotel was ..read more

Nobu’s Second Hotel in Vietnam Set to Open in Ho Chi Minh. In an ongoing collaboration with Viet Capital Real Estate (VCRE) and  Nobu Hospitality, the leading luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, announces the upcoming Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Ho Chi Minh.  This marks the brand’s 40th hotel and second opening in Vietnam, following the announcement of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Danang – the first Nobu residential project in Southeast Asia. Pictured: Nobu Ho Chi Minh and Nobu Danang Positioned in the heart of Ho Chi Minh’s historic Dist ..read more

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG’s presence in Germany to more than 200 hotels in almost 100 cities through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and European debuts for IHG’s Garner and Candlewood Suites brands. Pictured: David Etmenan, Chief Executive Officer and Owner, NOVUM Hospitality and Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts The agreement with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Germany’s largest private hotel operators, owned by David Etmenan, will make IHG on ..read more

Award-winning architectural and interior-design legend, Jean-Michel Gathy, is the principal designer at Denniston and has created some of the world’s most luxurious hotels including properties for Aman, Mandarin Oriental, and Cheval Blanc.  In 2024 the ‘living legend’ has four stunning new properties – and two are already open in Tokyo and Dubai. At both, despite their bustling city locations, he has skillfully created tranquil sanctuaries that offer a break from the chaos of urban life.  Lauded by the ‘first in’ press, the properties have been hailed as “one of the largest wellness ..read more

Focusing on APAC and new markets across the Group’s diverse portfolio of 10 leading brands. At this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), Radisson Hotel Group announced its latest development update and continued growth strategy across the Group’s diverse portfolio of 10 leading brands. The Group’s current portfolio consists of more than 1,340 properties in 95+ countries, including Radisson Blu, the largest upper upscale brand in Europe for the 12th consecutive year, and Radisson, the fastest growing upscale brand in the industry in EMEA and South East A ..read more