Aperture

🏠 Hotel Mediterraneo, Riccione, completed an extensive renovation near Viale Ceccarini, focusing on 2,500 sqm of external facades. Engineered by POLISTUDIO A.E.S., the project used advanced ventilated facade systems to enhance thermal insulation and energy efficiency. The renovation featured Cotto d’Este porcelain gres for durability and aesthetics, including Limestone in 14mm thickness, Clay, and Oyster variants, alongside the X-BETON collection. This upgrade melds technology and aesthetics, modernizing the building while honoring its iconic past.

🌲 Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts reports increased bookings for the Maldivian holiday season. The New Year trends stay positive with full bookings expected. Resorts offer gala dinners, live music, and activities like yoga and snorkeling. RAAYA by Atmosphere will open Seb’s Farm in January 2025, promoting a farm-to-table experience. The Just Veg Festival returns to Atmosphere Kanifushi from October 3-9, 2025, featuring Italian chef Fabrizio Marino and new wine partner Bottega.

🏨 A transformation in Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza, by Palladium Hotel Group involves three luxury projects with a total investment of 90 million euros. The Site Hotel Ibiza will open in 2026, while The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel, launched in April, features 181 rooms and the first European Hell’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay Restaurants. In June, the 4,800 sqm Ibiza Gallery by Grupo Empresas Matutes debuted, combining fashion, contemporary art, and fine dining.

📍 In 2029, Bangkok will welcome the Voco Bangkok Siam, a 350-room hotel on Phayathai Road. Situated near Siam Discovery, it will feature a rooftop pool, a restaurant, a bar, a gym, and meeting rooms. This marks IHG's expansion in Thailand, where they currently manage 40 hotels across nine brands. The Voco Bangkok Siam is part of a global pipeline of 102 new Voco properties, developed in collaboration with SCX Corporation, a subsidiary of SC Asset Public Company Limited.

🏝 Un soft opening del W Sardinia a Poltu Quatu, Sardegna, è avvenuto prima del lancio ufficiale previsto per aprile 2026. Situato sulla costa nord-orientale, offre 154 camere e suite. La proposta culinaria include il ristorante di pesce TANIT, diretto dallo Chef stellato Andrea Berton. Il W Beach Club e l’AWAY Spa apriranno nel 2026. L'hotel presenta artigianalità sarda, escursioni guidate e avventure in barca. È il primo W Hotel in Sardegna, ampliando il brand in Italia.

🏝️ Room Mate Hotels offers a coastal experience this summer with three stylish locations: Room Mate Anna in Barcelona (81 rooms), Room Mate Collection Valeria in Málaga (61 rooms), and Room Mate Collection Gorka in San Sebastián (33 rooms). Designed by Lorenzo Castillo and Vittorio & Lucchino, the hotels blend local charm and modern elegance. Each destination is near popular beaches, with highlights like Passeig de Gràcia, Mediterranean tradition, and Playa de la Concha.

🚌 Da novembre, Twiliner, una startup svizzera di Zurigo, lancia autobus notturni di lusso in Europa. Le tratte Zurigo-Amsterdam e Zurigo-Barcellona includono fermate come Basilea, Lussemburgo e Bruxelles. Entro il 2026, sono previste 25 linee, includendo l’Italia. Gli autobus, con 21 posti, offrono letti, Wi-Fi e bar, e sono alimentati a biodiesel. Il CEO, Luca Bortolani, evidenzia l’efficienza energetica simile ai treni.

🏨 Pemako Hotels is set to open its third luxury hotel in Paro, Bhutan, by 2029, expanding its Bhutanese presence. Paro, home to 155 temples and Bhutan's sole international airport, will feature a new facility designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Pemako's sustainable approach includes 99% local staff and locally sourced products, offering authentic experiences. The brand already operates luxury resorts in Punakha and Thimphu, integrating design with local culture.

🌊 Radisson Individuals launches Cavalieri Art Hotel in St Julian’s, Malta, overlooking Balluta Bay. The hotel offers 254 rooms and suites, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and event spaces. The contemporary design features artistic installations, turning common areas into open-air galleries. Joep Peeters, Radisson's Senior VP, emphasizes the brand's commitment to reflecting the destination's essence. This new addition blends international comfort with local spirit, near beaches, culture, and nightlife.

🏨 Stati Uniti e Cina guidano lo sviluppo globale di hotel, con rispettivamente 6,280 e 3,733 progetti. Dal 2025 al 2026, saranno aperti 5,385 nuovi hotel offrendo 801,189 camere. In Europa, il 10.6% di questo sviluppo include 1,690 progetti. Dallas, Texas è in testa tra le città con 199 progetti. La prima metà del 2025 vede 970 hotel già aperti. La crescita del settore prosegue nonostante l’aumento degli affitti brevi.