Aperture

🏖 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.

🏨 Claudio Lavagna enters hospitality in 2013 with an Aparthotel in Turin. By May 2025, LVG Group aims to manage 50 hotels, with White Bridge Investments III joining as a capital partner. In 2025, LVG expects €18 million revenue, €3 million EBITDA, and 300 employees. New hotels are opening in Dec 2025 (Novara, Pavia), Mar 2026 (Mantova), and Nov 2026 (Brescia). Current occupancy rates reach 85%, and margins approach 20%. LVG manages 13 hotels with 571 rooms.

🏖 Kerten Hospitality will open Colere 1600 by Cloud 7 Hotels on December 20, located at 1,600 meters in Parco delle Orobie, under two hours from Milan. The 2,800 sqm space features 28 customizable rooms across four categories. Designed by Milan's P2A Design, it uses natural materials like orobic stone. Amenities include a restaurant, spa (opening 2026), and a multifunctional conference room. Marketing Director Giacomo Nicolodi highlights the hotel as a new standard for contemporary design and hospitality. Expansion plans include Italy, France, Morocco, and Kuwait by 2026.