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Watg And Wimberly Interiors Unveil Hotel Wuxi Mgallery Collection, A Tribute to Culture and Craft in China’s Dangkou Ancient Town

🏨 Global design studio WATG and Wimberly Interiors unveil Hotel Wuxi MGallery Collection in Dangkou Ancient Town, a design inspired by local architecture. The hotel features traditional north-south orientations, tranquil courtyards, and arched bridges. Influenced by scholar Hua Tai Shi, interiors reflect a scholarly library vibe. The Tree Canopy restaurant offers cooking classes. A Cultural Hub includes a classroom and bookstore. This blend of history and luxury sets a new standard for immersive hospitality in China.
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Accor bucks trend with positive RevPAR gains, but acknowledges tough operating climate

📈 Accor's RevPAR rose 4.6% in H1 2025 and by 4.1% in Q2, missing a 4.7% forecast. The Luxury & Lifestyle division saw a 7% RevPAR rise, with Fairmont and Sofitel leading. A 3% RevPAR increase occurred in luxury, and 12% in lifestyle. The Europe North Africa region grew 3.3%, driven by France. Accor opened 117 hotels (15,000 rooms) and posted a €233 million net profit. Revenue rose 5.1% in H1 2025.
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Bloc Hotels operator unveils Heathrow West expansion proposal

🛫 Arora Group plans to expand Heathrow Airport in partnership with US firm Bechtel. Known for managing hotels like Sofitel at Terminal 5, Arora aims to enhance its Bloc Hotels brand. This proposal was announced on July 31, 2025, and is part of Arora's strategy to grow its presence in key airport locations. Their experience with hotel management at major airports highlights their capability to undertake such a significant expansion.
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A dynamic first half despite a complex global environment

🏨 Accor and Meliá posted strong results for H1 2025. Accor saw a 4.6% RevPAR increase and €552 million in EBITDA, with 117 new hotels. Meliá's RevPAR rose 4.7%, with revenue at €991.1 million and bank expenses down 40.2%. Meliá added 11 hotels and signed 20 contracts, planning 30-40 more by 2025. Accor's ENA region grew by 3.3%, while Meliá's luxury segment contributed 30% of 2024 revenue. Both groups are expanding despite challenges.
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Travelodge acquires new freehold in Bilbao for hotel conversion

🏨 Travelodge has acquired a new freehold property in Bilbao, Spain, set to open in Q1 2026. The hotel will be close to metro and railway stations, and Bilbao Airport. This expansion marks the brand's 15th hotel in Spain, with plans to explore 20 more locations. Travelodge aims to offer affordable accommodation to tourists and business travelers. The strategic location includes nearby amenities like restaurants and cafés.
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Meliá introduces its lifestyle brand in Lisbon

🏨 ME Lisbon, a new 5-star hotel located between Avenida da Liberdade and Marquês de Pombal, boasts 213 rooms, including a 107 m² ME+ Suite with panoramic views. Designed by João Paciência, the hotel features contemporary Portuguese art curated by Guta Moura Guedes. It offers two restaurants, fismuler and attiko, and a KORPO Spa with a 24-hour Technogym. ME Lisbon partners with ARCO Lisboa and Lisbon Design Week, emerging as a cultural hub.
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Virga Capital Celebrates Grand Opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Four Corners in Bozeman

🏨 July 31, 2025, Bozeman, Montana: Virga Capital opened Home2 Suites by Hilton Four Corners, a 100-suite hotel, marking the first in Bozeman's Four Corners. Managed by Resolute Road Hospitality, it offers full kitchens, mountain views, a pool, fitness center, and EV charging. The grand opening featured local leaders and ribbon-cutting. Strategically located off Highway 191, it serves Big Sky Resort, Montana State University, and Bozeman Airport. Virga Capital aims to meet growing accommodation demands.
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Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa Announces Multimillion-Dollar Renovation to Meeting and Event Spaces

🏨 July 31, 2025, Bonita Springs, Florida: The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa will begin a multi-million-dollar renovation of its meeting spaces in mid-July, expected to finish by early fall. Enhancements include updated designs inspired by the coastal setting with new carpeting, wall coverings, and upgraded lighting, such as a conch-inspired chandelier in the Estero Ballroom. The resort boasts 82,000 square feet of meeting space, including the 14,000 square-foot Calusa Ballroom and Terrace. Recent updates include renovations in 2022 and 2023.
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Terra, Turnberry, and Hyatt Break Ground on Grand Hyatt Miami Beach

🏨 Miami Beach, Florida, July 31, 2025: Terra, Turnberry, and Hyatt executives, with local leaders, celebrated the groundbreaking of the 800-room Grand Hyatt Miami Beach. The hotel, funded by a $392 million loan, is connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center and aims for completion by late 2027. It will feature 17 stories, including 52 suites, and enhance Miami Beach's hospitality and cultural infrastructure with a $600 million investment and improved transit access.
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