Category: Recent News

Say hello to Crafted, a new collection of hotels and clubs crafted by name, crafted by nature, opening its first destination, Crafted at Powdermills, on the 17th November.Set within a Georgian Grade II-listed country house, surrounded by ancient woodland, wildflower pastures, and a seven-acre private lake, Crafted at Powdermills reimagines traditional hospitality with a focus on rest, restoration, and creativity. Guests and locals alike are invited to step off autopilot and reconnect with the things that matter: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people, and play. Outside, three beautifully crafted private cottages also await – named Ash and Oak (both with 3 bedrooms) and the spacious Lake House (5 bedrooms) each has a kitchen diner, cosy living space with a stove, and plenty of room to stretch out. The Lake House elevates a stay even further with a private garden, outdoor pool, and a deck onto the water. Perfect for larger groups, company retreats, birthdays, or unforgettable getaways.

Europe, the world’s most visited continent, attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year* — a testament to its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and warm hospitality. This remarkable success presents not only opportunities but also a shared responsibility to ensure tourism remains a force for good, enriching local communities while protecting the environment for generations to come.

Norway’s newest it place is here to make a statement. The long-anticipated Hobo Hotel Oslo opens amid growing buzz. With 181 rooms and no less than four different restaurant and bar concepts, it carries forward an idea inherent to the Hobo concept: that a hotel should be as alive and unpredictable as the city it is born from.

The Charles Hotel, Munich, unveils its newly redesigned Monforte Royal Suite, led by Lady Olga Polizzi, Director of design at Rocco Forte Hotels, in collaboration with Magdalena Onisko.

Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, has announced the release of its Q3 2025 Guest Experience Benchmark, revealing continued growth in global guest satisfaction alongside evolving trends in how travelers’ rate and review their stays.

A guest is about to check in. They’ve booked a city-view room for two nights, and your data knows they stayed six months ago and splurged on a spa treatment. Before they even arrive, your front desk gets a quiet nudge: “Offer the spa package again. Add a glass of champagne on arrival.”

Every few months (and recently even more often), a new wave of headlines proclaims the “end of luxury.” Supposedly, the new generation doesn’t want to carry Vuitton monograms, buy Hermès, slip into Gucci loafers, or line up for Chanel bags. The argument goes that legacy luxury is outdated, that Gen Z is too practical, too purpose-driven, too minimalist.

Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Montenegro, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.

Nobu Hospitality, the globally renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residences brand proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort.

Swire Hotels today unveils Upper House, a global brand uniting its acclaimed House Collective properties and signalling a bold phase of international growth. The move also includes the brand’s first branded residences project in Bangkok, Upper House Residences, debuting in 2030.