Category Hotel, Organisations & Operators

Reopening 8 April 2026, Sandblu Santorini returns as LXR Hotels & Resorts’ first retreat in Greece. A sanctuary above Kamari’s black-sand shoreline designed for travellers drawn to discovery, design, and deeply personal service, each of the hotel’s 66 rooms, suites, and villas channels the island’s Cycladic heritage, artfully styled to mirror the volcanic landscape and the ever-changing light of the Aegean.

Hilton announces two Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotels in Plymouth and Cork, continuing the expansion of its lifestyle portfolio across the UK and Ireland. The signings underscore Hilton’s selective, long-term growth strategy with a focus on destinations demonstrating strong demand. The hotels will join a growing portfolio of four Tapestry Collection properties in regional hotspots, including Dover, York, Portrush and St Albans. Marking Hilton’s debut in both historic maritime cities, the hotels are expected to create approximately 100 jobs.

With the arrival of Easter break, Sunset World Group is preparing to welcome Club Sunset members to its hotels in Cancun and the Riviera Maya with a special activities program, culinary experiences, and entertainment designed for the whole family. During this season, visitors can enjoy a festive atmosphere at the group’s various resorts, where each day is filled with experiences that combine fun, culture, and relaxation. Sports activities, wellness programs, nightly shows, themed events, and family activities are all part of the calendar prepared especially for this time of year.

Daytona’s first boutique hotel, Ambros Daytona, has joined Trademark Collection by Wyndham, part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, becoming the first property in the portfolio in Daytona Beach. The 50-room hotel, opened in January 2026, is designed for leisure travelers with an emphasis on wellbeing, and aims to transform the coastal city’s hospitality offerings.

Evok Collection announces the appointment of Adam Bentalha as Group Executive Chef, a natural progression for someone who has been supporting the group since 2018.

Trained in Parisian palaces and leading fine dining institutions, Adam Bentalha has developed a cuisine that is both contemporary and generous, rooted in seasonality and a sense of place. Over the years, he has played a defining role in crafting the gastronomic identities of several of the group’s addresses, including Brach Paris, Brach Madrid, Sinner and Cour des Vosges

Jill Chalmers, Managing Director of the five-star Glenapp Castle on the Scottish southwest coast, and one of Scotland’s most respected figures in luxury hospitality, has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award – announced last night at the prestigious Scottish Excellence Awards ceremony in Edinburgh.

In a world where 68% of working adults crave better work-life balance and extreme wellness feels out of reach, Novotel has introduced the Novotel 37 Collective – a game-changing community of world-class athletes, culinary innovators, and wellness experts united by one revolutionary belief: small, sustainable changes compound into extraordinary transformations.

Blue Flag Capital, the renowned Boston-based hospitality investment company, announces a transformative year of growth with a significant expansion of the portfolio, doubling its footprint with the addition of four new highly-anticipated properties with confirmed opening dates all set to debut in summer 2026. The new openings include Faraway Jackson Hole, Faraway Sag Harbor, Hotel Corduroy in Montauk, and Oyster Estate in Greenport.  Known for its celebrated collection of hotels on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, the expansion reinforces Blue Flag’s position as a design-forward hospitality group focused on long-term stewardship of beloved historic properties, thoughtful restoration, a strong sense of place, and culture-led, community-driven experiences in iconic leisure destinations.

Hard Rock International announces reservations are now open to bookings for July 2026 and onward at the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Malta, a bold new Mediterranean destination.

New research from Choice Hotels International, Inc., finds that travelers today define value through trust, transparency and recognition. For many travelers, the right hotel option is no longer defined by price alone, but the assurance that the stay will deliver on expectations and reward and recognize continued loyalty.