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Annua Signature Hotels announced the June 1, 2026 opening of Gran Hotel Margalida, its fifth boutique property. The 29‑room oceanfront resort sits above the cliffside village of Banyalbufar on Mallorca, offering Mediterranean‑inspired design and panoramic sea views. Architects Álvaro Onieva and Estudio Mesonero Romanos, together with co‑CEO Álvaro Sasiambarrena, created a limestone‑clad façade that blends historic patina with contemporary volumes. The hotel also introduces Annua’s first fully integrated wellness concept, featuring a hydrotherapy spa and Technogym studio.
Virgin Limited Edition, part of the Virgin Hotels Collection, announced a new 37‑suite luxury hotel set on a 10‑hectare private agricultural estate near Marrakech, slated to open in 2027. The project, developed with local real‑estate firm Sazanes Immobilier, blends Moroccan...
Roca has launched Verso, a modular bathroom furniture system that offers flexible configurations while preserving a unified design language. The collection features base units, auxiliary modules, and seamless countertop integration, allowing architects and designers to tailor spaces from compact urban...
NoMad Hotels has elevated Kristen Millar to Chief Brand Officer as the brand gears up for its next wave of international expansion. The luxury chain will debut its first Asian property, NoMad Hilton Singapore, later this year and unveil a...
Coco Wolf was chosen to outfit the exterior spaces of Oceanus, a luxury villa on Mustique, with a fully bespoke collection that mirrors the interior aesthetic while withstanding the island’s harsh climate. Each piece is handcrafted in Britain from responsibly...
Empiria Group will launch Eréma, a Design Hotels member, on June 15, 2026, marking its first property on Milos and expanding its presence in the Cyclades. The 41‑suite resort, designed by Athens‑based Laboratorium, integrates volcanic stone, marble and earth tones...
Varied Forms has introduced a Dark Bronze finish for its Folio modular tap collection, launching in Spring 2026. The finish is hand‑applied by artisans in the Italian Alps, aiming to add a luxurious, sculptural quality to bathrooms. It is available across...
WildPlaces Africa has opened Kulu Ora, its seventh lodge, deep within Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. The property features 11 canvas‑walled suites, each with a private plunge pool and Nile views, alongside a spa, pool, bar and library. Designed for...
The Shepherd Mayfair, part of the Elegant Hotel Collection, will open in summer 2026 with 82 bespoke guestrooms and suites across six floors. Designed by Timothy Shepherd, the interiors reinterpret 18th‑century Mayfair mansions using warm timber, blue accents, and red...
The Atlas Hotel has opened in Boston as the city’s first boutique lifestyle destination, situated at the gateway of Harvard University’s Enterprise Research Campus. Developed by Tishman Speyer in partnership with Harvard and operated by Highgate, the property offers 246 guestrooms—including...
The Webster, a design‑forward lifestyle hotel brand, will debut with two flagship properties: The Webster Covent Garden in London opening July 2026 and The Webster Times Square in New York launching winter 2026. Both hotels blend curated libraries, social lounges,...
Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush is slated to open in March 2026, converting the former BBC Kensington House recording studios into a 231‑room boutique hotel. The property blends contemporary design with nods to its broadcasting heritage, featuring Signature Suites,...
Rosewood is launching its first ski resort in mainland France, the Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, designed by Tristan Auer. The 51‑room property offers ski‑in, ski‑out access to Les Trois Vallées and blends contemporary design with 1960s Alpine glamour. Hand‑crafted...
Hotel & Resort Design South (HRDS) 2026 has opened registration for its free‑to‑attend exhibition and conference in Miami Beach on June 9‑10. The event will host more than 250 exhibitors focused on hotel, resort and private‑island design across the Southern States,...
LW Design’s 2026 forecast spotlights a shift toward holistic, experiential wellbeing, positioning wellness as a core element of hospitality rather than an add‑on. The studio has diversified beyond its GCC roots, unveiling a slate of high‑profile openings across Saudi Arabia,...
