Hilton has marked the lifestyle brand’s debut in Medellín, Colombia, with the opening of the 111-suite York Medellin, Curio Collection by Hilton. This is the 27th Hilton property in Colombia and the third Curio Collection hotel in the country. Situated in the exclusive El Poblado neighbourhood, the hotel features stylish suites, fully equipped kitchens, and smart technology.
Chedi Hospitality, a global curator of design-led hotels, resorts, and branded residences, has appointed Stephan Schupbach as its new President & Group Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of international experience in the luxury hospitality sector, Mr Schupbach will now lead the company’s long-term strategy, brand vision, and portfolio performance.
The Park Hyatt Tokyo, Asia’s first establishment under the brand, has completed a landmark 19-month, property-wide restoration. Announced on 9th of December by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the project was led by Paris-based design studio Jouin Manku and marks the most extensive renewal in the iconic hotel’s 30-year history. The work spans 171 redesigned guestrooms and suites, restored public spaces, and elevated dining offerings including the new Girandole by Alain Ducasse.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami has reopened following a striking $100 million transformation led by Gencom and acclaimed design studios. The renewal introduces a modern coastal glamorous aesthetic across its seventeen-acre beachfront setting, revitalising all accommodations, public spaces, and amenities.
The Grand, York has completed a £2.8 million renovation to launch SubRosa, a state-of-the-art new spa located within the hotel’s historic vault. The spa offers a unique wellness concept blending global traditions, such as Moroccan-inspired marocMaroc rituals, with scientifically advanced products, notably becoming the first spa in the North of England to offer SeaBody’s marine bioactive treatments.
Marriott International has made its debut in The Democratic Republic of the Congo with the simultaneous opening of Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa and Four Points by Sheraton Kinshasa. The hotels, managed by SARV Management LLC, offer tailored experiences for business and leisure travellers, with the Protea Hotel featuring 88 rooms and the city’s first indoor pool, and the Four Points by Sheraton offering 134 rooms, a rooftop pool, and 230 square metres of meeting space.
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