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Starwood expands: 1 Hotel Tokyo opens, Baccarat plans for Rome and Florence
Starwood Hotels enters a new phase of global expansion. Led by Barry Sternlicht, the company continues to develop its portfolio of sustainable luxury and ultra-luxury brands, with 1 Hotels just debuting in Tokyo and Baccarat Hotels & Residences...
New brand: Noted Collection by IHG
IHG Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new premium hotel collection brand, Noted Collection™.Primarily aimed at established upscale and upper-upscale hotels, Noted Collection is designed to strengthen the performance of high-quality, character-driven properties while broadening the choice of...
Vienna’s iconic Sacher-Torte arrives at The Lanesborough London
Hotel Sacher brings a taste of Austria to London this season with an exclusive pop-up at The Lanesborough, running from today, 10 February, through the end of May.Guests can indulge in Vienna’s most iconic desserts, including the original...
Harry‘s Bar London x The Alpina Gstaad
From 10 to 20 February 2026, the iconic Harry’s Bar arrives at The Alpina Gstaad for an exclusive winter residency, bringing its much-loved Italian favourites to the Swiss Alps at the height of the season.Translating the spirit of...
Austrian hotel refunds guests when fog blocks mountain views
A four-star resort in Austria has rolled out a weather-proofed marketing stunt: a partial refund if fog blocks the mountain view.Mondi am Grundlsee, located in the Styrian region, is promoting what it calls the “Mondi Fog-Free Promise,” a...
New York City bans hidden hotel fees, including resort fees, and surprise credit card holds
New York City will ban hidden hotel fees and require full disclosure of credit card holds, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced.Starting February 21, hotels will be prohibited from advertising room rates that exclude mandatory charges. The move aligns with...
