Aperture

📍 Ospitalità a Praga e Brno in fermento. Praga vede 11 strutture con Chiavi Michelin e 8 Green Key. Nel 2026, l'Hotel Botanique aprirà nel centro storico. L'Hotel Pulse8 debutta a Karlín, mentre a Brno, Grand Palace Brno diventa il primo Small Luxury Hotel della Moravia. Nuove location MICE includono Shark Park Hall (450 persone) e Cubex Centre Prague. Cimex acquisisce Hotel Andel, mentre il Clarion Congress Hotel apre a Brno come il più grande hotel congressuale della Moravia Meridionale.

🏨 Room Mate Hotels, led by founder Kike Sarasola, projects a 10.5% revenue increase in Italy, driven by strategic expansion. Since its 2005 inception, Room Mate has grown to 31 hotels, including 7 in Italy, with locations in cities like Milan and Venice. The chain's Italian hotels are 4-star lifestyle properties, with a reputation score of 93.7% for its Collection line. Expansion plans include Geneva, marking their 32nd property.

🌍 Alidays unveils its 2026 Egypt offerings with glanCe, promising unique travel experiences. Davide Catania, CEO of Alidays, highlights tailored itineraries for discerning travelers. glanCe offers luxury services like Business/First Class flights, high-end accommodations, private transport, and a 24/7 Personal Assistant via WhatsApp. Amanda Bocchiola, Middle East & Egypt destination manager, emphasizes flexible itineraries, including four nights on Lake Nasser and five days exploring Cairo and Alexandria's monuments.

🏝️ Nobu expands to the Maldives with a new ultra-luxury resort on Munyafushi island in the Laamu Atoll. The resort, in partnership with Sarat International, features 26 beach villas, 30 overwater villas, and 10 residences. It combines Japanese-inspired architecture with natural textures and contemporary luxury. Guests will enjoy amenities including a main pool, spa, fitness center, diving center, tennis courts, event spaces, and a Nobu restaurant located on a private island.

🏨 The Webster, a new lifestyle hotel brand, launches in London in July 2026 at Lincoln's Inn Fields, followed by New York in winter 2026. Inspired by literary heritage, the London venue has 3 Italian-themed restaurants. New York's location embraces a dynamic dining concept with Maison Premiere. Designed by Red Deer, the hotels feature flexible public spaces, intimate lounges, and cultural programming, including the Webster Book Club and Secret Wish rituals, fostering community and creativity.

🏨 Gianluca Scialfa, of Color Holiday, expands in 2023 to Minervino di Lecce, Salento, with Color Dolmen Family Village. The acquisition of the former Dolmen Sport Resort adds a significant 190-unit property on 11 hectares. Opening in spring, it features "Premium All Inclusive" amenities, including pools, sports facilities, and a restaurant. Scialfa's goal is to create a European hub for family tourism, merging Romagna's dynamic hospitality with Salento's authentic charm.

🏙 Due new Egeo locations opened in February 2026 in Valencia and Madrid, Spain, designed by Masquespacio. These venues offer a unique experience of enjoying suvlaki while exploring Pandora's box. Written by Margherita Toffolon and published in we:ll magazine on February 16, 2026, the article offers a 6-minute read.

🏨 In Nalati, China, CCD, led by Joe Chen, designed the Hotel Indigo Nalati at the Tianshan Mountains' foothills, near Kazakhstan. The hotel reflects nomadic steppe traditions through its yurta-inspired design, connecting spaces with fluid paths. The design integrates local culture and contemporary styles. The Show Café features a tree-shaped bar echoing Kazakh hospitality. Each suite reflects nomadic culture with traditional motifs and earth tones. The hotel offers scenic views and cultural immersion, enhancing guests' experiences.