The Four Seasons landmark beside the Danube and Chain Bridge is among the hotels acknowledged by readers in this year’s awards. KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest is recognised in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The hotel occupies a restored Art Nouveau landmark on the Danube beside Budapest’s Chain Bridge…. Read the full news article
Eight NH Collection and nhow properties across Europe and Dubai show how restored landmarks, industrial conversions and contemporary icons can connect travellers with local identity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Minor Hotels is highlighting eight NH Collection and nhow properties where architecture is positioned as part of the destination experience. Heritage-led examples include a former Murano glass factory,… Read the full news article
The historic Manila property secured the World Travel Awards honour for 2026, extending a winning streak that began in 2024. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Manila Hotel has been named Philippines’ Leading Hotel 2026 by the World Travel Awards. The 2026 win marks the property’s third consecutive victory in the category after taking the title in 2024… Read the full news article
ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano will occupy part of the restored San Domenico Complex, combining former convent cells with dining and access to a wider cultural redevelopment in Tuscany. KEY TAKEAWAYS Minor Hotels has signed ExCelle Hotel San Gimignano, Colbert Collection, scheduled to open in Tuscany in 2027. The 33-room hotel will occupy part of the… Read the full news article
Chef Ton Tassanakajohn, Garima Arora and a new Bangkok T’ang Court headline four restaurants and bars designed to turn the restored 1888 riverfront landmark into a destination for locals as well as hotel guests. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Langham, Custom House, Bangkok will open with four principal food and beverage venues: Roi Chak Sam, The Cotton… Read the full news article
The Pennsylvania resort connects its founder’s travel-inspired architecture and dining legacy with spa experiences and included access to Hershey’s museums and gardens. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Hotel Hershey opened in May 1933 after a $2 million Great Depression-era construction project that employed nearly 800 workers and created a 170-room resort. Milton S. Hershey drew on travels… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Accor, in collaboration with Sukhani Ventures, has announced plans to launch two luxury properties in Rajasthan, India: Raffles Ranthambore, an exclusive 63-villa resort in Ranthambore National Park, and Sofitel Legend Sukh Bagh Jaipur, a 300+ room destination for upscale events and getaways in Jaipur’s Kukas Amer region. The Raffles resort will open in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TFE Hotels has formed a strategic partnership with Heritage Hotels, one of New Zealand’s leading accommodation providers, to manage more than 500 rooms across five properties. Under this agreement, TFE Hotels will oversee properties in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown, bringing its expertise in hotel management to the Heritage Hotels portfolio. Plans are… Read the full news article
