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Palladium Hotel Group announces the launch of Only YOU Hotel New York. Located on West 45th Street, just steps from Times Square and only a two-minute walk from Broadway, this new establishment is set to become a landmark in Manhattan’s vibrant cultural and tourism epicenter. Only YOU Hotel New York is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2026, reinforcing Only YOU Hotels’ international expansion and the company’s commitment to the lifestyle segment.Designed by renowned Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán, the interior design will reflect the brand’s signature identity, combining contemporary aesthetics, sophistication, and an urban touch to create spaces...

RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Mexico with the opening of the Riu Ventura, a new property in Cancun’s hotel zone next to the well known Playa Delfines beach. The hotel marks a further step in the chain’s strategy to diversify its product offering while maintaining its 24 hour all inclusive model, and introduces an adults only area with a pool and Sky Bar on the sixth floor, a first for RIU in Mexico.RIU Hotels & Resorts has expanded its presence in Mexico with the opening of the Riu Ventura, a new property in Cancun’s hotel zone...

Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently announced the opening of Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao. Nestled in the core of the West Hongqiao Business District, the new hotel neighbors the National Exhibition and Convention Center and the Hongqiao transportation hub. Offering a vibrant, social, and stylish stay for modern explorers, Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao features energetic public spaces, tech-savvy rooms, and a design-driven experience that’s anything but ordinary.Aloft Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently announced the opening of Aloft Shanghai Hongqiao. Nestled in the core of...

Procaccianti Companies, one of the nation’s premier real estate investment and services firms, announced today that the Hyatt Regency Lexington will undergo a comprehensive renovation designed to elevate the hotel’s full-service offerings and strengthen its position as the leading hospitality and convention asset in downtown Lexington. The project was approved through Kentucky’s Tourism Development Incentive Program and reflects a significant reinvestment in one of the city’s most strategically located hotels.Procaccianti Companies, one of the nation’s premier real estate investment and services firms, announced today that the Hyatt Regency Lexington will undergo a comprehensive renovation designed to elevate the hotel’s full-service...

The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), the premier global community for independent boutique and luxury hotels, today announced a strategic partnership with AICrashcourse.info, an AI education platform founded by Rohit Khanna, designed to make artificial intelligence accessible and actionable for hospitality professionals.The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), the premier global community for independent boutique and luxury hotels, today announced a strategic partnership with AICrashcourse.info, an AI education platform founded by Rohit Khanna, designed to make artificial intelligence accessible and actionable for hospitality professionals. 

Villa d’Este La Collezione, the new brand which includes Villa d’Este on Lake Como, Villa La Massa in Florence, and Miralago Luxury Apartments in Cernobbio, is delighted to announce the opening of Palazzo Venezia in Como, the first 5-star hotel in the city to join The Leading Hotels of the World.Deniz Ömürgönülşen, LHW’s VP of Member Experience, welcomes this new chapter for both the city of Como and the evolution of the Villa d’Este Group: “Palazzo Venezia opens a magnificent new chapter on Lake Como. As a sister property to the Leading Hotels of the World members Villa d’Este and...

A 52-villa luxury island sanctuary honouring a cherished Maldivian family legacy A 52-villa luxury island sanctuary honouring a cherished Maldivian family legacy  

Fifty years from now, when your guests open their memory box, what will they find?Fifty years from now, when your guests open their memory box, what will they find? 

Even as IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers said operations were “fully stabilised” and that the carrier operated more than 1,800 flights on Tuesday, companies are taking a cautious approach. Hospitality industry insiders said cancellations were coming in, but they expect the crisis to cause only a temporary blip in performance in a usually busy quarter.Even as IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers said operations were “fully stabilised” and that the carrier operated more than 1,800 flights on Tuesday, companies are taking a cautious approach. Hospitality industry insiders said cancellations were coming in, but they expect the crisis to cause only a temporary blip...