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Luxury Hotel Advisors launches
US: Helmed by Carlos Lopes, LK Eric Prevette and Teresa Holden, the boutique advisory firm is focused on the acquisition, disposition, asset management and marketing of premium properties around the world.
Ikos Andalusia to open with complimentary medical insurance
Spain: Ikos Resorts will open the five-star Ikos Andalusia in spring 2021 with a complimentary Travel Protection Plan that includes Covid-19 medical coverage and flexible booking conditions.
Luxury Family Hotels unveils summer pop-ups
UK: In preparation for the summer and the anticipated post-lockdown staycation, Luxury Family Hotels have announced a series of pop-ups at its properties from Cornwall to Suffolk.
Iconic Luxury Hotels to open first apartment suites
UK: Opening in spring 2021, The Apartments by 11 Cadogan Gardens is a renovated six-storey townhouse in Chelsea, London.
SLS Dubai set to open Q2 2021
UAE: sbe in collaboration with World of Wonders Real Estate Development has announced that SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences will be ready to welcome guests later this year, marking the seventh branded SLS hotel in the portfolio.
M by Montcalm rebrands under Autograph Collection
UK: The 288-room hotel in Shoreditch, London from The Montcalm Luxury Hotels has rebranded as Montcalm East, now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection brand.
Cornish farm to become boutique hotel
UK: Cornwall council has received plans for a conversion of a farm property into a boutique hotel, restaurant and micro-distillery.
Exclusive Collection collaborates with Home House Collection
UK: The partnership offers members access to respective properties, with Exclusive Collection spread across the British countryside and Home House Collection located in London.
The Mayfair Townhouse opening December 3
UK: Part of Iconic Luxury Hotels, The Mayfair Townhouse is the fifth in the UK portfolio and is planning to open its doors on December 3, 2020.
White Elephant Palm Beach opens
US: White Elephant resorts has opened its latest property in Palm Beach, housed in the former Bradley Park Hotel.
Mr & Mrs Smith now available under IHG
Worldwide: Mr & Mrs Smith properties are now available to book under IHG as the first phase of the joint loyalty programme is rolled out.
The Langham, Venice to open 2023
Italy: Langham Hospitality Group has announced its first property in Italy, located on the Venetian Lagoon on the island of Murano.
Mondrian flag to replace The Curtain
UK: Accor and sbe have announced an agreement with the property’s owners, the Reuben Brothers, to turn the 120-room property into a Mondrian hotel.
The Broadwick Soho opening end of 2021
UK: The 57-key independent luxury hotel will be the first London hotel designed by Martin Brudnizki, the architect and designer behind private club Annabel’s also located in the city.
Les Hôtels d’en Haut acquires three properties from chef Édouard Loubet
France: Operator of luxury boutique hotels, Les Hôtels d’en Haut, has acquired three properties in Luberon, Provence, from Loubet for an undisclosed amount.
The Valley Hotel opening 2021
US: The 129-room Valley Hotel is scheduled to open in January 2021, and marks the first luxury lifestyle hotel in Homewood, Alabama.
The Hari Hong Kong opening December
Hong Kong: Set to open on 12 December 2020, The Hari Hong Kong is the sister property to its London post and marks the second opening under the Hari brand for the Harilela Group.
Over half of luxury hoteliers believe “worst of crisis is over”
Worldwide: According to a new survey by Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), 54 per cent of luxury hoteliers believe the worst of the crisis is over, though expect the road to recovery to be long.
The Beaumont to add 25 bedrooms
UK: The five star hotel in London’s Mayfair will remain closed until late spring 2021 to work on “long-planned improvements” converting an adjoining building.
First hotel in Scotland to receive five star accolade
UK: The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has been named as the first hotel in Scotland to receive a five-star award from Forbes Travel Guide.
Eco-luxury treehouse resort to open in Okinawa early 2021
Japan: Treeful Treehouse, located on Okinawa Island, features four individual treehouse rooms and is scheduled to open in spring 2021.
Author David Walliams opens library at Fowey Hall Hotel
UK: Bestselling author David Walliams has officially opened the library at Fowey Hall Hotel, thought to be the largest children’s library housed within a hotel in the UK.
IHG to debut Kimpton brand in South East Asia
SEA: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok and Kimpton Shinjuko Tokyo on 1 and 2 October 2020 respectively.
The Hoxton launches campaigns to support mental health and wildfire evacuees
Worldwide: Luxury hotel chain The Hoxton has launched a £1 room sale to support mental wellbeing, and has opened up its doors in LA and Portland to those who have been evacuated due to the wildfires in the States.
First SLH hotel achieves GBAC STAR accreditation
UK: Rockliffe Hall in County Durham is the first hotel within the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) portfolio to achieve the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation.
Luxury Travel Intelligence reveals world’s best luxury hotel brands
Worldwide: Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), a members-only organisation reporting on the luxury travel market, has revealed its top global hotel brands following a 12 month assessment.
Ronaldo and hotel group Pestana plan Manchester site
UK: Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese hotel group Pestana have submitted plans for a luxury 151-bed hotel overlooking Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens.
Bulgari to open first hotel in Rome
Italy: Bulgari Hotels and Resorts is set to open its first property in Rome, located in the city’s Campo Marzio neighbourhood and scheduled for 2022.
Rosewood expands in the Middle East
Qatar: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is set to open a hotel and residences in the US$45 billion mega-project called Lusail City in 2022.
Survey findings reveal operational challenges for hoteliers
US: Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) surveyed close to 450 general managers and senior executives to gain an insight on the current climate in luxury hospitality.
£50m hotel planned for Debenhams Princes Street
Scotland: Princes Street in Edinburgh is set to welcome a luxury four-star hotel as part of a £50 million redevelopment scheme, with proposals due to be submitted to the City Council this week.
Iconic Luxury Hotels announces global debut
UK: Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort in Italy is the latest addition to Iconic Luxury Hotels' portfolio, marking the group's debut as a global collection.
LOTTE Hotels opens its second property under SIGNIEL
South Korea: LOTTE Hotels & Resorts has opened the first luxury hotel in Busan since 2013, the SIGNIEL BUSAN hotel.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World partners with Global Biorisk Advisory Council
Worldwide: Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced a partnership with the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) for all 520 member hotels to pursue GBAC STAR accreditation.
Eco-luxury hotel Villa Copenhagen opens
Denmark: Villa Copenhagen announced its opening yesterday, one of the Danish Capital’s first hotels fully designed around eco-luxury.
The Langham, Gold Coast to open in 2021
AUS: Langham Hospitality Group has announced it will manage its third luxury hotel in Australia, along with 170 serviced apartments.
AG Group announces five-star hotel in Florence
Italy: AG Group, Italy’s first Italian-owned hospitality group, has announced the group’s first five-star luxury hotel in Florence, due to open in Q3 2020.
New Edinburgh luxury hotel approved for construction
UK: Edinburgh’s city centre has seen approval for a conversion of a former members club into a five-star hotel.
The Gainsborough Bath Spa joins Small Luxury Hotels
UK: Owned by YTL Hotels, The Gainsborough Bath Spa has joined the exclusive collection of luxury boutique hotels.
Aman reveals Janu hotel brand
Worldwide: Following two years of research and development, Aman welcomes its sister brand Janu, launching in Montenegro, Saudi Arabia and Japan in 2022.
One&Only to debut in Europe this summer
Montenegro: Opening 1 July 2020, One&Only Portonovi marks the group’s foray into Europe, and will feature Chenot Espace - a first-of-its-kind wellness concept.
Rosewood Hotel Group announces strongest pipeline to date
Worldwide: Rosewood Hotel Group numbers more than 40 hotels and resorts in 19 countries under its three brands, with an additional 32 projects under development across the globe.
Mitzpe Hayamim reopens after $23m restoration
Israel: One of Israel’s largest groups, Isrotel, has announced the reopening of one of its largest properties.
Hyatt and SLH announce loyalty tie up
UK: Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Small Luxury Hotels of the World have announced a partnership to add SLH properties to the World of Hyatt rewards program.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World adds three more member hotels
Worldwide: Small Luxury Hotels of the World has announced the latest three hotels to become part of its European membership scheme.
The Langley to open on June 1st
UK: The Langley, a new hotel in Buckinghamshire, will open on June 1st following a six-year renovation.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World expands portfolio
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has introduced five new hotels to join the portfolio.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World adds KASA Hotel Parota Tulum
Mexico: KASA Hotel Parota Tulum, which is just celebrating its one-year anniversary, has announced it is joining the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection.
Five-star boutique hotel to open near Opatij
Croatia: The old fishing town of Ika near Opatija is welcoming a brand new luxury five-star boutique hotel.
UK adds 140 new luxury hotels in the last two years
UK: Boutique hotels have made up a large proportion of the growth in UK luxury hotels in the last two years, says new research.
