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🏝️ 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.

🏨 Debutterà nel 2027 nella Napa Valley, in California, il Rosewood Calistoga, immerso in 118 acri di colline e boschi. Con 129 camere e residenze progettate da Atelier Marsh, il resort presenta 20 ville e 13 lotti. La cucina include ingredienti locali e sostenibili. Asaya, la spa integrata, offre percorsi rigeneranti. Il progetto enfatizza la connessione con la natura e la comunità, unendo design e benessere.

🌴 SLH annuncia la Wellbeing Collection con 15 boutique hotel per retreat rigeneranti. Tre hotel italiani: Forestis (Bressanone), Miramonti (Merano), Oasyhotel (San Marcello Piteglio). In Europa: Acro Suites (Creta), Teranka (Formentera), Quinta da Comporta (Portogallo), HUBERTUS Mountain Refugio Allgäu (Germania), Euphoria Retreat (Grecia), eriro (Austria). Apac: Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, Gangtey Lodge (Bhutan), Keemala (Thailandia), Namia River Retreat (Vietnam). Americhe: Castle Hot Springs (Arizona), Rio Perdido (Costa Rica).

🏨 San Domenico Palace in Taormina, managed by Four Seasons, is a luxurious resort transformed from a medieval convent. Located at Piazza San Domenico, 5, it offers 111 rooms, including 43 suites. Guests can enjoy amenities like an infinity pool, Botanica spa, dining options, historical gardens, and facilities for meetings and events.

🏖 Praia Art Resort, Isola di Capo Rizzuto, Calabria, offers a 5-star beachfront experience with a modern, luxurious style rooted in Calabrian tradition. Features include a private beach, Michelin-starred cuisine, a pool, and a spa. Located at Località Praialonga, the resort has 31 rooms for unforgettable stays.