Nobu to Rebrand Two Residential Towers in Washington
Nobu, the luxury lifestyle brand known for its restaurants and boutique hotels, will rebrand two existing towers in downtown Bellevue, Washington, marking its first residential project in the United States. The mixed‑use development, owned by Silverstein Properties, will feature 365 branded residences, public spaces, and a Nobu restaurant slated for 2027. Polaris Pacific will act as the sales agent, and the relaunch is scheduled for late 2026 with immediate occupancy. The project aims to set a new benchmark for luxury living in the Pacific Northwest.
Schrager’s View on the Future of Boutique Hotels
The Ian Schrader Company will launch PUBLIC West Hollywood, a 137‑room boutique hotel, on July 15, 2026 in the former Standard building on Sunset Boulevard. Designed by minimalist architect John Pawson, each room and penthouse features a private screening room...
Mews to Integrate Uber Rides Into PMS
Mews has partnered with Uber to embed ride‑hailing booking, tracking and billing directly into its property management system. Hotels can request and monitor Uber rides for guests and staff from the Mews dashboard, with charges automatically posted to guest folios...
Preferred Hotels Unveils Summer Openings in Europe and Africa
Preferred Hotels & Resorts announced seven new independent luxury openings across Europe and Africa between May and September 2026. The portfolio spans Spain, Malta, Iceland, Tanzania, and South Africa, featuring properties in its L.V.X., Legend, and Lifestyle collections. Highlights include...
Organic or Paid Influencers: What Works Best?
The UK influencer market is now worth roughly $3.7 billion and is expanding at about 23% per year, driven by 55 million active social users. Hotels increasingly rely on influencers because 61% of consumers trust their recommendations more than brand‑generated content. Success...
Douglas Elliman to Lead Sales for Boca Raton Residences
Douglas Elliman Development Marketing has been named the exclusive sales and marketing partner for The Residences at The Boca Raton, a new collection of 75 private condominium homes. Prices start at $5 million for two‑bedroom units, with villas at $13 million and...
TSH Names Amzallag as Chief Operating and Commercial Officer
The Social Hub (TSH) has named veteran hospitality executive Eyal Amzallag as chief operating and commercial officer and an executive board member. Amzallag brings more than three decades of experience, including two decades at Club Med and leadership of Selina’s $1.2 billion...
AvantStay to Manage Nexo Residences in Miami
AvantStay has teamed with Fortune International Group and Blue Road to operate the 16‑storey Nexo Residences in North Miami Beach, slated to open in Q3 2026. The mixed‑use tower will house 254 units—including studios, three‑bedroom apartments and a limited number of...
Rising Costs Force Hoteliers to Rethink Pricing, Staffing and Strategy
Independent hotels across Great Britain are confronting a perfect storm of higher wages, soaring business rates, volatile energy bills and other cost pressures. A typical 60‑room property now faces an extra $38,000‑$51,000 in annual labor costs from the minimum‑wage rise...
Aareal Provides €406 Million Loan for 13 Pandox-Owned Hotels
Aareal Bank AG arranged a €405.57 million (approximately $442 million) loan to finance a portfolio of 13 hotels owned by Pandox across eight European cities. The assets total 3,458 rooms and include well‑known brands such as Hotel Indigo Brussels City and Radisson...
One&Only to Debut in Courchevel with Resort and Residences
Kerzner International will launch its first French‑Alps property under the One&Only brand in Courchevel 1850, slated for opening in 2030. The development repurposes the former Courcheneige Hotel into a luxury resort with guest rooms, suites and a limited collection of...
Dumbleton Hall Reopens After Two-Year Restoration
Dumbleton Hall, a Grade II‑listed manor in the North Cotswolds, has reopened after a two‑year restoration under new ownership. The 16‑acre estate now offers 34 individually designed bedrooms and suites, plus communal spaces such as a Drawing Room, Library Bar and...
Luxury Independent Boutique Hotels Hit Top Performance in 2025
Bardoul Hotel Advisors’ 2026 Boutique Hotel Report shows US luxury independent boutique hotels hit record demand and revenue in 2025, outpacing traditional hotel peers. Revenues rose 6% while the segment posted a 34% ADR premium, with average daily rates reaching...
Club Quarters to Operate Sherry Frontenac Hotel in Miami Beach
Club Quarters announced it will operate Miami Beach’s historic Sherry Frontenac Hotel as its first third‑party management property in the market. The 269‑room Art Deco hotel, opened in 1947, offers ocean and city views, direct beach access, a pool, spa,...
How to Create Luxury that Drives ROI, Not Losses
Kate Mooney argues that luxury hotels remain financially viable when value engineering is applied early and collaboratively, not as a late‑stage cost‑cutting exercise. She warns that traditional, siloed approaches dilute brand distinctiveness, increase maintenance costs, and erode long‑term ROI. By...