Aperture

🏨 The Vincent Boutique Hotel in La Valletta, Malta, joins the BW Premier Collection, marking BWH Hotels' second affiliation on the island. Located in an UNESCO World Heritage site, the hotel, undergoing renovation, expects opening in May 2026 with bookings by December 2025. Featuring 14 unique suites by Carlo Schembri, it offers a blend of historical architecture and modern design. Nearby landmarks include the Mediterranean Conference Centre and Forte Sant’Elmo.

📍 Christian Zandonella will lead the reopening of Venice's Hotel Danieli in mid-2026 under Four Seasons. The hotel will feature 176 redesigned rooms by 2027, blending luxurious textures and design. Located on Riva degli Schiavoni, near Piazza San Marco, the hotel comprises three interconnected buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Dandolo. Interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon oversees the renovation. Guests will enjoy unique experiences, like exploring private palaces and secret gardens.

🏖 Maisons Pariente will unveil its second mountain location, Hôtel Saint Roch in Courchevel 1850, next winter. With 37 rooms and suites, a Tata Harper spa, pool, gym, miniclub, restaurant, and ski shop, it offers an elegant retreat. Leslie Kouhana and Kimberley Cohen are behind the design, with interiors by Friedmann & Versace. Located near Jardin Alpin and Bellecote slope, this marks Maisons Pariente’s fifth hotel, emphasizing its growth and commitment to local heritage.

🍾 Ardesia, located in a sports center in Medicina, celebrates its first anniversary by screening a 30-second spot in Bologna's largest cinema for a month. Owners Nicolas and Riccardo transformed the struggling bar, originally with €140,000 in debt, into a contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar. The venue features a pop-art aesthetic and offers a traditional yet modern menu, with a standout drink list. Ardesia uses Instagram for marketing and plans guest bartender events and competitions.

🗺 Blu Hotels announced a significant acquisition in 2025 by taking over the management of Hotel Ocelle Thermae & Spa in Sirmione, located on Lake Garda. The hotel, a 4-star superior boutique adults-only establishment, features 46 rooms and a wellness area over 700 sqm. The wellness facilities include pools, a bio-sauna, a Finnish sauna, and more. The hotel offers a private lakeside beach and tailored spa experiences, enhancing Blu Hotels' wellness segment.

🛳 Msc Crociere's new flagship, the World Atlantic, will join the fleet in November 2027. 🚢 Starting from Port Canaveral, it will offer 7-night itineraries in the Caribbean, including stops at Ocean Cay Msc Marine Resort. As the fourth ship in the World Class line, it features seven districts on board. Highlights include the Cliffhanger swing, elevating passengers 50 meters above the ocean. CEO Gianni Onorato emphasizes its innovative offerings for U.S. and international guests.

🏨 Hilton Luxury Brands, led by Dino Michael, plans to open two Waldorf Astoria hotels and other luxury brands like Signia, NoMad, and Conrad in 2026. Notable openings include Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch and the brand's debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hilton aims for 130 luxury hotels across its brands, focusing on quality over quantity. Future expansions consider Greece's Peloponneso and private island resorts in the Seychelles. Key growth markets include Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, and India.

🏖 Cavallino Bianco Caorle, a luxury family beach resort, will open in May 2026 in Caorle, Italy. It includes a 4,000m² wellness area featuring heated pools and a rooftop adults-only zone for relaxation. Lea’s Beauty & Spa offers a variety of facilities, including a sauna and heated outdoor pool. The resort balances family-friendly services with adult-only areas, like the Marco Polo Restaurant, to promote individual, couple, and family time. Ralph A. Riffeser emphasizes the necessity of exclusive spaces for adults.

🌴 Five out of eight Sandals Resorts International locations in Jamaica reopened after Hurricane Melissa, signaling a tourism boost. On May 30, 2026, Sandals South Coast, Montego Bay, and Royal Caribbean will welcome guests again. Adam Stewart, SRI Executive Chairman, highlighted Jamaica's readiness with open airports and available tours, including Dunn's River Falls and Seven Mile Beach.