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🏠 Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, a distinctive boutique hotel in London, opened in June. Famed for intersecting fashion, media, art, and business, it set itself apart with unique staff uniforms designed by Nicholas Oakwell of NO Uniform, in collaboration with General Manager Susanne Hatje. The uniform collection merges classic British tailoring with Asian influences, showcasing cherry blossom embroideries and kimono-inspired sleeves, as well as bomber-style shirts and dragon-embroidered jackets for bartenders.

🏖️ Portuguese tourism sees a rise in overnight stays by 4.5% in the first half of the year, with international markets rising by 5.8% versus a modest 1.4% growth domestically. Hotel sector numbers for June recorded a 6.7% increase in guests and 4.8% in overnight stays. However, a slowdown in domestic tourism was noted with a 0.8% decrease in Q2 after a 4.7% increase in Q1, while foreign visitor nights grew by 8.7% in Q1 and 4.2% in Q2 according to the National Institute of Statistics of Portugal.

☀ Helios, a collaboration between Crippaconcept, Matteo Thun, and Benedetto Fasciana, is a removable 40 sqm living unit measuring 10.20x4.3 meters, designed to blend into nature with minimal separation. Available in Classic, Modern, and Essential styles, it integrates into the natural environment with exterior finishes like cocciopesto. It features an open space with living area and kitchen, two bedrooms, each with a bathroom, accommodating up to 5 guests, and improved technology minimizes production waste and assembly joints. Installation requires no digging, just leveling, and utility connections.

🏢 Ca' di Dio, a luxury hotel part of VRetreats brand by VOIhotels, launches its Mice area in Venice for business and bleisure, located at the former forni dell'Arsenale owned by Circolo dei Sottoufficiali della Marina Militare. The renovation includes two bioclimatic pergolas for versatile event spaces suitable for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and private events. The 5-star hotel features 9 Deluxe rooms, 57 Suites, amenities like Vero and Essentia restaurants, Alchemia bar, and is recognized with one key in the 2024 Michelin Guide.