W Hotels Worldwide has debuted its first property in Hungary, and Eastern Europe, in no less than Budapest’s historic Drechsler Palace, previously home to the Institute of Ballet.

EXCLUSIVE: Australian-based luxury accommodation representation firm La Collection has expanded its foothold in Italy with the addition of a historic property in Rome. Villa Spalletti Trivelli is an intimate luxury villa hotel, situated on one of the original Seven Hills of Rome, the Quirinale, and is steps from Piazza del Quirinale and a few minutes from the iconic Trevi Fountain.

UK hotel owner-operator, Arora Group has assigned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts as the future operator of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa on the border of Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire.

The COMO Group this week reconfirmed a soft opening in September 2023 for its first hotel in the hospitality company’s home country, COMO Metropolitan Singapore. The September debut had been flagged previously in LATTE four months ago.

EDITION Hotels’ first Italian property has opened in the capital, a few steps from Via Veneto and Bernini’s Tritone Fountain in Piazza Barberini.

The 28-strong portfolio of brands is now tailored to meet the needs of culturally aware travellers keen to spend on sustainability, gastronomy, art, design, and curated experiences.

The premium hospitality brand announced the rollout of a new global campaign, sustainability goals, and the future launch of a travel directory print product.

The International Luxury Travel Market Asia Pacific event allowed Belmond representatives to share the latest news and openings with industry insiders.

Gastronomy, wellbeing and personalised service underpin the six new Raffles Hotels & Resorts concepts scheduled to open in 2023 and 2024.

Gen Z and millennial travellers within the Asia Pacific luxury segment are forgoing long-haul flights to explore their native regions, with authentic connections and experiences taking priority.

Kempinski Hotels is adding another property in Bali, revealing plans this week for an all-new hotel in Ubud. The Apurva Kempinski Ubud, Bali will be a hilltop hideaway, near the rice terraces and coffee plantations of Tegalang village.