Parla Refurbishes Three Radisson Blu Properties with Bespoke FF&E
Parla has completed a comprehensive FF&E refresh at three central London Radisson Blu hotels—Bond Street, Bloomsbury, and Mercer Street—introducing bespoke furniture and curated pieces from its collections. The project sparked the creation of a new Bone furniture family, featuring a bedside cabinet, console, sideboard, desk and coffee tables with a sculptural yet understated aesthetic. Design priorities included spatial flow, ergonomics and durability to meet the rigors of hospitality while enhancing visual appeal. Updated lounges, receptions and transitional zones ensure a seamless guest journey across all properties.
WATG Reimagines Lagen Island Resort, El Nido in The Philippines
WATG, in partnership with Ayala Land Hospitality, has completed a comprehensive renovation of Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Philippines. The six‑hectare retreat now features 42 water villas, forest rooms, a waterfront arrival hall, clubhouse, spa, sunset bar and chapel, all...
Tristan Auer to Lead Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Renovation
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab will undergo an 18‑month, phased restoration led by French interior architect Tristan Auer. The iconic sail‑shaped hotel, opened in 1999, is being refreshed to preserve its heritage while introducing contemporary luxury touches. Auer, fresh from...
Northern Lights Unveils Sculptural Ceiling Collection
Northern Lights has introduced its 2026 Ceiling Collection, a line of handcrafted, sculptural lighting fixtures made in the UK. The range blends glass, alabaster, brass and precision‑engineered metalwork, offering designers extensive customization of scale, material and configuration. Signature pieces such...
Corinthia Hotels Expands Italian Portfolio with New Tuscan Resort
Corinthia Hotels announced the development of Corinthia Borgo di Perolla, a new luxury resort in the Tuscan countryside, in partnership with entrepreneur Gaetano Buglisi and his BGenera Group. The resort, set within the 13th‑century Perolla Estate, will feature 80 guest...
AndBeyond Launches Two New Under Canvas Camps in Botswana
South African luxury travel operator andBeyond has opened two new Under Canvas camps—Sandibe and Nxabega—in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The camps, each with three upscale tents for up to six guests, complete a seven‑night circuit that also includes the refurbished Chobe...
Nth Degree Presents Luxury Outdoor Offering
British retailer Nth Degree has launched a new luxury outdoor furniture line that merges high‑end design with functional durability. The collection features pieces crafted from premium materials such as teak, aluminium, travertine and marble, allowing them to move effortlessly between...
The Monteleone Opens Its Doors in Umbria
Luxury boutique hotel The Monteleone has opened in the hilltop village of Monteleone d’Orvieto, straddling Umbria and Tuscany. Housed in a restored 19th‑century villa, the 17‑room retreat blends heritage architecture with minimalist design, featuring four suites crafted by StudioTamat. Guests...
Legeard Studio Reimagines Hyatt Union Square Lobby
Hyatt Union Square in Manhattan has unveiled a newly refurbished lobby and cocktail bar crafted by New York‑based Legeard Studio. The redesign, the hotel’s first since its 2013 opening, gut‑renovated the double‑height space and introduced mid‑century modern touches, a living‑green...
Judging Panel for AHEAD Americas 2026 Revealed
The AHEAD Americas 2026 awards have unveiled their judging panel, led by Brad Wilson, Chairman of Ace Hotel Group and Atelier Ace. The roster features senior architects, interior designers and developers from top hospitality brands such as Hyatt, Four Seasons,...
Azumi Japan Debuts Inaugural Azuma Farm Destination
Azumi Japan, in partnership with East Japan Railway Company, will launch its first Azuma Farm destination, Azuma Farm Koiwai, in Shizukuishi, Iwate Prefecture, slated for 2026. The boutique nature retreat sits on the historic Koiwai Farm estate and embodies a...
Q&A: KulörGroup Reimagines Island Resort Architecture with .Here Maldives
KulörGroup’s new .Here Maldives resort reimagines island hospitality by stacking villas, public spaces and a 45‑metre elevated pool into a vertical journey from lagoon to sky. Founder Christopher Chua says the studio aligns place, people and purpose from the brief,...
Scott Miller Launches Ensemble Hospitality Design Studio
Scott Miller, former global director at AvroKO and North America director for 1508, has founded Ensemble, a hospitality design and strategy studio that blends guest‑experience insight with operational expertise. The firm offers end‑to‑end services for luxury hotels, restaurants and wellness...
Vestige Collection Unveils Binidufà
Vestige Collection has opened Binidufà, the second boutique hotel on its 800‑hectare private estate in Menorca’s untouched north. The 18th‑century property has been meticulously restored using traditional techniques and locally sourced materials. Its plant‑forward restaurant, Mesura, showcases island vegetables while...
AHEAD Asia Announces 2026 Judging Panel
The AHEAD Asia Awards have unveiled their 2026 judging panel, chaired by HBA Co‑CEO Chris Godfrey. The panel brings together leading architects, interior designers and developers from the APAC hospitality sector to evaluate new hotels, resorts and related projects. Entries...
Hyatt Regency to Make Italian Debut
Hyatt Regency Rome Central will open in spring 2026, marking Hyatt's first foray into the Italian market. The 238‑key property sits in Rome’s Esquiline district and features a modern design that nods to the nearby Anio Vetus aqueduct. Its standout...
Jacu Strauss Unveils Riverview Suites at Sea Containers London
Lore Group’s Creative Director Jacu Strauss has launched a refreshed design programme at Sea Containers London, introducing the Riverview Studio Suite as a new junior‑suite offering and upgrading the existing Riverview Balcony and One‑Bedroom suites. The overhaul deepens the hotel’s...
Vienna Welcomes Second Miiro Hotel
Miiro Spittelberg, the group’s second Vienna property, opened in the culturally vibrant Spittelberg district with 132 guestrooms and suites designed by Archisphere. The hotel features the Italian‑inspired Poco pizzeria and bar, a large hand‑painted ceiling mural by Vienna artist Flow So Fly,...
Matteo Thun Delivers Expansion of Hotel Bella Vista in South Tyrol
Matteo Thun & Partners have designed a new wing for the historic Hotel Bella Vista in Trafoi, South Tyrol, slated to open in May 2026. The expansion adds 24 mountain‑view suites, a comprehensive wellness centre with an infinity pool, multiple...
Yotel Enters Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Hilton
Yotel has signed an exclusive franchise agreement to become the first brand in Hilton’s newly created Select by Hilton portfolio. The deal lets Yotel retain its independent brand management while tapping Hilton’s global distribution, technology and the Hilton Honors loyalty...
Boutique Hotel to Revive London Grade II* Listed Building
A Grade II* listed former office at 27‑28 Throgmorton Street will be transformed into a 30‑room boutique extended‑stay hotel. The adaptive‑reuse plan, led by architecture firm Purcell, retains historic interiors while adding flexible commercial spaces on lower floors. Fabric repairs,...
Coterie Collection to Debut in Porto
The Coterie Collection, a boutique‑hotel brand focused on lifestyle, design and cultural curation, will launch its first property, Lenscape Coterie, in Porto later this year. The hotel will open with 41 rooms, suites and studios, expanding to 11 additional units,...
PBH Opens Wine & Books Concept Resort in the Algarve
Portuguese hotel group PBH launched the Wine & Books by the Sea Algarve Resort on March 1, 2026, investing roughly €12 million ($13 million) to rebrand the former VidaMar Algarve property. The 250‑room luxury retreat sits within the protected Reserva Natural dos...
Capella Debuts in Japan with Kyoto
Capella Hotels has launched its first Japanese property, Capella Kyoto, in the historic Miyagawa-cho geisha district. Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates and Brewin Design Office, the four‑storey, 89‑room hotel reinterprets traditional machiya architecture and offers views of Higashiyama and...
A&K Sanctuary Unveils Kitirua Plains Lodge
A&K Sanctuary has launched Kitirua Plains Lodge, a new 128‑acre luxury property on the edge of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, designed with Luxury Frontiers. The lodge features 11 suites and two‑bedroom villas that blend into the landscape through Maasai‑inspired architecture...
Hotel Indigo Lands in Turks and Caicos
Hotel Indigo has opened its first Caribbean location in Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos, adding a 56‑room, design‑forward property to the archipelago. The hotel is owned by Molo Hotel Group and operated by Lighthouse Hotel Management, featuring locally inspired décor,...
Hilton London Paddington Embarks on Heritage-Led Renovation
Hilton London Paddington, celebrating 173 years, has unveiled a multi‑million‑pound (≈$12.5 million) refurbishment of its guest rooms, ballrooms and public areas. The first phase, focusing on the historic left wing, will debut in spring 2026, blending Victorian architecture with Art Deco flair while...
First Look: Six Senses The Palm
Six Senses is launching its first Dubai resort on Palm Jumeirah, featuring 61 all‑suite accommodations and 172 branded residences. The property will showcase a 60,000‑sq‑ft wellness spa with a Longevity Clinic, biohacking experiences, and an Alchemy Bar. Designed by SAOTA...
Annua to Open Fifth Property in Summer
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...
Virgin Limited Edition to Open Hotel Near Marrakech
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 Presents Modular Bathroom System Verso
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 Appoints Chief Brand Officer
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 Delivers Outdoor Furnishings for Oceanus Mustique
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 Arrives in Milos with Eréma
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 Introduces New Modular Tap Finish
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...
Uganda Welcomes WildPlaces Kulu Ora Lodge
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...
First Look: The Shepherd Mayfair
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 Opens Its Doors in Boston
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...
New Lifestyle Hotel Brand to Launch in London and New York
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 Transforms Former BBC Studios
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,...
Tristan Auer to Deliver First Rosewood Ski Resort
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...
Registration Opens for Hotel & Resort Design South 2026
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 Reveals 2026 Design Forecast
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,...
HBA San Francisco Completes Design Refresh of New York Resort
HBA San Francisco has completed a comprehensive design refresh of Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa in New York, revamping the lobby, two new food‑and‑beverage venues and an expanded fire‑pit outdoor gathering space. The new aesthetic leans on warm woods,...
Hypnos Delivers Beds at Seaham Hall
Hypnos has equipped Seaham Hall, a historic Georgian country house turned coastal wellness resort, with its Signature Collection beds. The boutique hotel emphasizes sleep as a core component of its wellbeing program, aligning with the bedding maker’s focus on handcrafted...
Dexamenes Expands Accommodation Offering with New Suites
Greek winery‑turned‑hotel Dexamenes Seaside Hotel has introduced eight new Seaview Terrace Suites, expanding its accommodation portfolio. The suites are constructed atop restored fermentation tanks, featuring floor‑to‑ceiling folding windows, verandas, and a floating pergola canopy. Additional amenities include converted office wellness...
Envi Lodges Introduces Third Tanzania Offering
Envi Lodges announced Envi Paje, a beachfront retreat opening in June 2026 on Zanzibar’s Paje Beach, marking its third Tanzanian property. The lodge will host 22 private villas that fuse sustainable materials with local Zanzibari craftsmanship, and feature Signature Ocean...
Roam Interior Design Announces Leadership Appointments
Roam Interior Design announced three senior appointments: Deanne Teeter was promoted to Principal, Jenny Holt to Vice President and Senior Project Manager in Dallas, and Gareth Payne joined the Los Angeles office as Vice President and Regional Design Director. The...
Uga Jungle Beach Reveals New Look
Sri Lankan hotel group Uga Resorts has launched the first phase of its Uga Jungle Beach refurbishment, revamping all 49 guest cabins and the 75‑cover restaurant. The redesign fuses clean, modern lines with botanical prints and native flora, creating a...
Herons Lodge Sets Sights on Spring Opening
Herons Lodge, a 35‑key boutique hotel by Common Thread Hotels, will open in Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea in April 2026. The property is the second California venue designed by Nina Freudenberger of Freudenberger Design Studio, following White Water in Cambria. Guests will enjoy...