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🏡 Atmosphere Core launched "Sadar Manzil Heritage by Atmosphere" in Bhopal, India, exclusively for couples. The luxury hotel features 22 vintage rooms and suites, with amenities like antique furniture and a personal driver. Salil Panigrahi, General Manager, and Souvagya Mohapatra, GM for India and neighboring countries, emphasize the unique concept and women-only team. Akshat Jain, CEO of Rdb Bhopal Hospitality, highlights the blend of Maldivian hospitality concepts with local heritage.

🏖 Bluserena Hotels & Resorts to kick off the 2025 season with new offerings across its 12 properties. Ethra Reserve in Puglia introduces Ethra Beach Club, available from June 14 to September 16, enhancing the beach experience for guests at Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA and Alborèa Ecolodge Resort. Torreserena Resort adds Dog Rooms for pet-friendly travel. In Sardinia, after the success of the Full All Inclusive in 2024, Calaserena Resort offers Special Full Board with non-alcoholic beverages, snacks all day, and expanded dining options, including buffet, themed, and beach restaurants, plus an All Inclusive with a selection of alcohols. The Bluserena Sport Academy continues with new sports like frisbee, breakdance, krav maga, and taekwondo, taught by experts, including Giorgia Villa for gymnastics and Marco Fichera for fencing.

🏡 The Faro Capel Rosso on Isola del Giglio will reopen for a new luxury and adventure season, offering a 5-star service with a private chef. Visitors can approach the lighthouse by car but must walk a trail through Mediterranean flora. A ferry ride includes a free passage to the lighthouse, which is six kilometers from Giglio Castello. Options for arrival include helicopter, yacht, or sailboat. Pets are welcomed with special amenities.

🏡 Rosewood Hotel Group is expanding into Japan, the Netherlands, and Qatar, with upcoming long-stay segment debuts including the first Rosewood Residence in the United States. Currently, the group has about 30 properties under development worldwide. Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group, emphasizes growth focused on landmark properties. The Rosewood Miyakojima in Japan, Rosewood Amsterdam in a former UNESCO district courthouse set to open in June, and Rosewood Doha in Lusail, Qatar, are part of the expansion, along with Rosewood Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, marking the fourth property in the country.

???? Cloud 7 Hotel Roma, part of the Kerten Hospitality lifestyle brand, opened its doors in Rome between via del Corso and via di Pietra, marking its debut in Italy and Europe. The hotel caters to young, digital nomads, and art lovers, seeking a “conscious” travel experience with quality and design. Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, aims to transform guest experiences with a focus on authentic experiences, innovative design, and community. The hotel is artistically centered, collaborating with local artists and students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma for site-specific artworks. The brand is expanding its presence in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, integrating local talents and cultural elements. Cloud 7 Hotel Roma offers 37 rooms of various sizes and types, has a panoramic terrace, and is developed over six floors, totaling approximately 2,000 square meters. The interior design is inspired by Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgment,” with warm nuances in communal areas and ethereal tones in rooms. The Social Hub, a common area on the first floor, is designed for socialization, work, and cultural discovery, also serving locals with a welcoming, multifunctional space.

🏠 Cloud 7 by Kerten Hospitality debuts in Rome, Italy, marking its first foray into the city and Europe. Located between Via del Corso and Via di Pietra, close to Piazza di Spagna, the boutique hotel aims to attract design enthusiasts, creatives, and those seeking local culture. CEO Marloes Knippenberg highlights the brand's commitment to authentic experiences, innovative design, and community spirit, indicating it as a step in Kerten Hospitality's global expansion plans, including Europe and Morocco. The hotel caters to young travelers, digital nomads, and art lovers, offering a 'conscious' travel experience without compromising on quality and design. Art curator Agnese Landolfo and Genius Loci Architettura collaborated on the project, integrating site-specific artwork from established and emerging local artists and students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. General Manager Romina Lupattelli emphasizes the immersive experience and community-focused atmosphere at Cloud 7 Hotel Roma.

🤗 Tui Group's 500th hotel project will rise in Agadir, Morocco, under the Magic Life brand. Scheduled to open in summer 2027, the facility will boast 427 rooms, three restaurants, four bars, and three pools. The expansion will elevate Tui's portfolio in Morocco, complementing the existing Tui Blue Riu Tikida Beach and Robinson Agadir hotels. Tui aims to grow its portfolio from 433 to 600 hotels in the short term.

📢 BWH Hotels Italia & Malta announces the affiliation of Sure Hotel by BW Hotel Milano in Padova, their fourth in the city. The hotel, owned by Giorgio Boaretto, is a 4-star eco-friendly and pet-friendly establishment with 80 rooms, a 24/7 gym, and two 20-seat meeting rooms. It is located within walking distance of Palazzo della Ragione and 3 km from Musei Civici Eremitani and Cappella degli Scrovegni. The hotel emphasizes sustainability with magnetic key cards to save electricity and towel reuse to conserve water, and welcomes dogs of all sizes.

🎉 The Grand Hotel Minerva's Rooftop in Florence reopened on April 7 during Florence Cocktail Week. Barman Dariosh Kohnehkar introduced two new cocktails blending tradition and innovation. Chef Edoardo Papiani curated a special Easter menu featuring authentic Tuscan flavors. The hotel is part of the Em Collection, led by the Maestrelli family, offering guests a unique sensory experience immersed in the city's history and culture.

🌊 Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the Norwegian Aqua from Fincantieri, marking its 20th fleet ship and the inaugural ship of the new Prima Plus class. The Norwegian Luna's exterior completion was celebrated as it touched water for the first time, with interior outfitting set for a Spring 2026 debut. Norwegian Aqua, 10% larger than its predecessors, accommodates 3,571 passengers, features the Aqua Slidecoaster, and sails to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Great Stirrup Cay. After European inaugural cruises, it will cross from Southampton to the U.S. on March 28, 2025, arriving on April 4, for inaugural events in Boston and New York City, before regular departures from Miami, Port Canaveral, and NYC.