Aperture

🏨 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.

🌍 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.

🏙 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.

🏨 B&B HOTELS opens B&B Hotel Piacenza in the historic Magazzini Generali. With 94 rooms, it offers modern amenities like private bathrooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and Smart TVs. Located on Via Emilia, it's a 10-minute walk from the train station and near attractions like Piazza Cavalli. The hotel features a 24-hour reception, parking, and a buffet breakfast. This project enhances B&B HOTELS' presence in Emilia Romagna and focuses on urban regeneration.

🏨 Benfica, Lisbon has converted its former headquarters into the 56-room 1904 Benfica Hotel, managed by Flh Hotels. Radisson RED has unveiled a 150-room hotel at London's Allianz Stadium in Twickenham and plans another at Manchester City's Medlock Stadium. Stamford Bridge Hotel in London and Tulip Inn Hotel in Düsseldorf offer direct view of matches. Milan's new stadium by Foster + Partners will feature a 350-room hotel.

🏨 Minor Hotels is set for growth in 2026. With 65 new agreements forecasted, including 40 signed in 2025, the portfolio expands globally with over 640 properties. The first quarter of 2026 will see 25 new operations, 60% in the Middle East and Asia, particularly India and Japan. Luxury brands like Anantara and Tivoli lead the charge, while the North America debut is set for New York and Miami. A hotel REIT is planned for mid-2026.

🏨 Ruby Giulia, a new hotel by Ruby Group, opens in Rome's Monti district on Via De Pretis. This is their second Italian location after Ruby Bea in Florence. The hotel, housed in a former Ministry of the Interior building, features 164 rooms ranging from 17 to 31 square meters and offers 24/7 bar and café services. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts since 2025, the group operates 21 hotels and has 16 more in development across Europe.

🏨 Milano's Central Station will host Italy's first high-profile hotel within a train station, an initiative by Grandi Stazioni Retail aimed at transforming stations into urban ecosystems. The hotel management is entrusted to Pacini Group Spa and a leading international hotel brand, following a selection process by Cushman & Wakefield. The architecture will be led by Roberto Murgia's RMA studio, while Studio Marco Piva will handle interior design, ensuring elegance and high-end services.