Palladium Hotel Group launches Bless brand

Palladium Hotel Group has revealed plans for a new hotel brand, Bless Collection Hotels, targeted at the contemporary luxury market. The group has signed a management contract with investment groups, Grupo Didra and Aina Capital, for the first property in central Madrid due to open in November 2018.

andBeyond moves into South America with Chile property

andBeyond has announced the addition of its first lodge in South America, building on to a portfolio of award-winning properties in Africa.

Vienna House to welcome new Leipzig property in July

Vienna House have announced a new hotel in central Leipzig that will open on July 6th. The hotel is the newest addition to Leipzig’s beautiful old town, ideally located near sights such as the gothic St. Thomas Church that has played host to influential musicians including JS Bach.

The Middle House opens in Shanghai, China

The Middle House, located in the heart of Shanghai within bustling HKRI Taikoo Hui, has officially opened. The latest addition from Swire Hotels provides guests with an intimate and urban sanctuary in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

Rosewood Baha Mar welcomes first guests to Bahamas

Rosewood Baha Mar has opened along the pristine beaches of Nassau on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, marking the entrance of the ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts brand into the destination.

AccorHotels completes €4.6b AccorInvest deal

AccorHotels has announced that it has completed the sale of 57.8 per cent of the capital of AccorInvest. The stake will go to the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia (Public Investment Fund) and GIC of Singapore, as well as institutional investors Colony NorthStar, Crédit Agricole Assurances and Amundi, and others.

Margaritaville moves into accommodation with Compass brand

Designed to help travellers relax, rejuvenate and escape the everyday, Compass by Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts points owners in a new direction, with an economically efficient select-service model that connects travellers with the original lifestyle brand in a personalised, welcoming boutique hotel setting.