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Geddes takes up leadership of the Lanesborough
Oetker Collection has appointed Stuart Geddes to the role of managing director of the Lanesborough, taking up his position with immediate effect.

Mercure Auckland Queen Street opens in New Zealand
The hotel is set to become a destination of choice for business travellers and leisure guests looking for comfortable and convenient accommodation.

BreakFree Wirrina Cove opens in Australia
Accor and New Terry Developments have opened the 87-room BreakFree Wirrina Cove resort, nestled in the heart of beautiful Wirrina Cove, South Australia.

Bensley Outsider Gallery opens at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
Located at the Sky Level of the resort, the Bensley Outsider Gallery is a naturally-lit pavilion in a cobblestone courtyard. It will house 50 colourful and bold artworks, including prints and paintings.

Minor Hotels to enter Bahrain with two new properties
Scheduled to open in 2024, Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort will be part of Bilaj Al Jazayer, a new waterfront leisure mixed-use masterplan.

Karma Group signs for first property in Spain
Set within a state forest in the Sierras, Karma La Herriza comprises over 30 large suites, restaurants, bars and an outdoor pool with pristine views.

Castle Hotel Windsor debuts new Leaf restaurant
Offering indoor and outdoor dining and two private dining rooms, the restaurant radiates laid back luxury with a relaxed and calm atmosphere.

IHG Hotels & Resorts sees recovery continue apace
The company said it had seen a “significant improvement” in demand over the course of the first six months of the year, as the recovery from Covid-19 continued.

Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort to open later this year
Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort is in the final stages of development in the World Islands archipelago, located in the Arabian Gulf, approximately four kilometres off the coast of Dubai.

Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit opens in Mexico
Marriott has welcomed the opening of Delta Hotels by Marriott, Riviera Nayarit. Located on a hillside in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Riviera Nayarit, the resort offers an all-inclusive experience.

ShuiQi Spa unveils new techniques at Atlantis, the Palm
ShuiQi Spa will introduce bellabaci cupping this summer, a modern version of the ancient therapeutic technique. Therapists use this as an upgrade during treatments to assist in lengthening massage benefits.

Karma Group signs new UK flagship property
Nestled amid farms, fields and ancient villages, Karma Salford Hall once belonged to King Henry VIII and retains its Tudor charm while offering traditional yet contemporary comforts.