Modern hospitality is moving beyond luxury to embrace culture, authenticity and a true sense of place. Travellers now seek experiences rooted in local identity, from architecture inspired by regional craft to culinary immersion such as olive harvests or sake brewing. Staff act as cultural ambassadors, while partnerships with artisans preserve heritage and support local communities. As wellness and travel intersect with tradition and craft, hospitality is shifting towards meaningful connection and belonging.
Cross Hotels & Resorts is set to be acquired by Sono International Co. Ltd., a leading South Korean hospitality group. The move combines Cross’s lifestyle and luxury hotel expertise with Sono’s regional knowledge and operational strengths. With 28 properties across Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Japan, the partnership positions the brand for further expansion across Asia.
Radisson Hotel Group has surpassed 210 hotel signings and openings in 2025, continuing its record-breaking growth across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. With strong expansion in China and India and multiple new openings in Europe, the Group is on course to cement its position among the world’s most dynamic hotel companies.
The Weitz Company has broken ground on the new Four Seasons Resort and Residences Telluride in Colorado, marking the start of construction on Mountain Village’s last snow-front development site. The 532,000 sq ft project will deliver 52 hotel rooms, 43 hotel residences, and 26 private residences, setting a new benchmark for luxury mountain living.
Rocco Forte Hotels has appointed new General Managers in Rome, Brussels, Florence, and Munich, while Managing Director Francesco Roccato prepares to lead the opening of The Carlton Milan this November.
The project will rise on the former site of the Shin-Yurakucho Building, reimagining the location as a dynamic hub where art, fashion, food, and hospitality converge.
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