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🏨 Dubai's Ciel Dubai Marina by IHG's Vignette Collection is now the world's tallest hotel at 377 meters with 82 floors. The hotel includes a high-altitude infinity pool, a spa opening in February, and a 24-hour gym with skyline views. Guests can enjoy the Soluna Beach Club on Palm Jumeirah. Dining features the UK-born Asian concept 'Tattu' for contemporary Chinese and Japanese cuisine on the 74th floor and a Sky Lounge on the 81st floor.

Milano, 24 novembre 2025 – Dopo gli anni difficili segnati dalla pandemia, Potafiori, lo storico locale milanese che ha saputo fondere con eleganza il mondo dei fiori, della cucina e…

🏨 Hotel Terme San Michele & SPA in Ischia joins BWH Hotels Italy and South-East Europe under the WorldHotels Distinctive brand. Availability begins December 2, for stays from March 28, 2026. The adults-only hotel, managed by Fedegroup and led by Antonio Barbieri, offers 42 rooms and suites in Sant'Angelo, Ischia. Featuring internal and external thermal pools, Acquamarina Spa & Beauty, and local cuisine, it highlights Mediterranean elegance and authentic hospitality.

🎢 Leolandia is unveiling Reversum, its largest rollercoaster, set to open in spring 2026. This attraction is part of a €15 million investment plan launched in 2025 to expand the park with thrilling rides. Reversum follows Deltaplanet and Blade Storm, introduced in the Crazy Circus area last spring. Giuseppe Ira, president of Leolandia, anticipates a 20% increase in attendance in 2026, coinciding with the park's 55th anniversary.

🍷 Jade Bar at The Rome EDITION reopens on November 21 after nearly a year. Led by Riccardo Di Dio Masa, the bar features innovative cocktails, including Diamond, Amber, and Red Jasper, and mocktails Tiger Eye Stone and Emerald. Chef Antonio Gentile pairs seasonal dishes like Beluga caviar and Wagyu carpaccio with the drinks. The venue, with 16 seats, boasts an elegant design with green marble and brass finishes, and collaborates with Le Labo for a sensory experience.

🏨 Hotel Malaspina, a 27-room establishment, officially opened in November 2025 by Soges Group under its Place of Charme brand after finalizing a lease agreement in January 2025. The hotel, located in Piazza dell’Indipendenza, Florence, underwent significant renovations to blend 19th-century elegance with modern authenticity. Founded in 2000, Soges Group, led by Paolo Galardi, specializes in managing luxury four-star and historical accommodations in Tuscany since 2014.

🏨 Grand Hotel della Posta in Sondrio joins WorldHotels Distinctive by BWH Hotels, managed by Saint Jane Hotels & Suites. This historic 1862 hotel, a former stagecoach post along the Milan-Switzerland route, is the third addition by the group. CEO Sara Digiesi emphasizes its international appeal, while Andrea Sangiani highlights the hotel's cultural significance. The hotel is ready for bookings, enriching BWH's offerings ahead of the Olympics and enhancing Sondrio's global tourism profile.

📆 Minor Hotels is expanding globally with new openings and renovations across Europe, Asia, and beyond by 2026. In Italy, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce opens in Q2 2026 with 45 rooms. The NH Collection Sliema Malta has 268 rooms, opening by year-end 2026. Thailand's Anantara Hua Hin Resort marks its 25th anniversary with a renovation. Maldives' NH Collection Reethi Resort reopens on December 18, 2025. In Zambia, the first Anantara tented camp debuts in Kafue National Park.

🏨 Pellicano Hotels plans to open La Suvera in 2027, nestled in the Tuscan hills, 30 minutes from Siena. Originally a 12th-century fortress, it became a Renaissance villa with efforts from Pope Julius II and architect Baldassarre Peruzzi. CEO Marie-Louise Sciò leads its renovation, preserving its historical essence while adding modern luxuries. The project, costing over €53 million, will feature 60 rooms and suites, a spa, two pools, fitness areas, and more.

🏖 In 2025, Campania's San Montano Resort & Spa and Tuscany's Borgo Pignano Volterra join Relais & Châteaux, increasing its global properties by 34. San Montano, with 62 rooms and a 300 sqm spa, offers fine dining with three restaurants. Borgo Pignano, with 25 rooms, 8 villas, and an organic farm, will join in January 2026. Guests enjoy activities like truffle hunting and cooking classes, with dishes crafted by Chef Stefano Cavallini using estate-grown ingredients.