hotel news

France, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland are launching a wave of luxury ski-in/ski-out hotels and wellness resorts for the 2026-27 winter season, focusing on high-capacity luxury and integrated slope access.

American luxury resorts transform Christmas 2026 with fully immersive holiday packages—from in-room 7-foot trees at The Plaza to 17 million lights in Scottsdale and seaside ice skating in Coronado.

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands into the Braj region with voco Vrindavan, a 130-room premium hotel targeting the surge in spiritual tourism in Uttar Pradesh.

The Wolseley expands its London heritage to Manhattan with an exclusive members club opening in Q2 2027 at 130 West 44th Street, integrating private social spaces within a 77-room luxury hotel.

Illinois and California are spearheading a transition toward regenerative travel in 2026, implementing LEED-certified hotels and low-emission visitor experiences across major US urban hubs.

European luxury hotels, led by brands like Soho House, are replacing single-use plastics with sensory-driven, circular amenity systems to meet strict EU Regulation 2025/40 mandates by 2030.

Brazilian domestic travelers are pivoting to regional 'turismo de proximidade,' driving a 22% surge in hotel daily rates and record-breaking activity indices across secondary cities.

Otherwander Soho introduces a futuristic pod-hotel concept in central London, targeting Gen Z travelers who prioritize premium location and digital integration over traditional room square footage.

The opening of JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa marks a milestone for Marriott International's global portfolio and expands luxury capacity in India's premier wildlife corridor.

Navigate the strict 2026 short-term rental regulations in New York City and San Francisco to avoid heavy fines and listing removals under Local Law 18 and municipal registration bans.

Ruby Group expands into the French market with the opening of Ruby Lilou in Marseille, introducing a 237-room lifestyle hotel and the first Ruby Yani Workspaces concept in France.

Senior Sous Chef Deepak Verma receives the prestigious Chef Excellence of the Year 2026 award, highlighting nearly two decades of operational leadership at Le Méridien New Delhi.