The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has unveiled the full agenda for INSPIRE Europe 2025, taking place November 12–13 at the Congress Centre of the Czech National Bank in Prague. The two-day conference will bring together 300+ luxury hospitality leaders and 60+ speakers to explore ideas, innovations, and investment strategies shaping the industry’s future.

Meyer Jabara Hotels, a nationally recognized hotel management and ownership company, today announced that it has assumed management of The Abbey Inn & Spa, a boutique hotel perched on historic Fort Hill in Peekskill, New York. Named No. 3 on the “10 Best New Hotels” list in the U.S. by USA Today, this move marks MJH’s entry into New York’s scenic Hudson Highlands region and underscores the company’s continued growth in the upscale boutique segment. The Abbey Inn & Spa occupies a striking 1876 structure originally built as a convent for the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary. The reimagined property offers 42 elegantly appointed guestrooms, a full-service spa, the Apropos farm-to-table restaurant and bar, and extraordinary meeting and event spaces created from the former church and convent. With sweeping Hudson River views and just one hour north of New York City, the hotel has become a sought-after retreat for weddings, corporate gatherings, and weekend escapes.

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is accelerating its global growth with another milestone signing – the first standalone branded residences property for its acclaimed InterContinental brand. InterContinental Residences Bangkok Asoke is scheduled for completion in 2029, offering buyers a choice of 88 luxury residential units to call home in a new-build architectural masterpiece situated in the heart of Thailand’s capital city.

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As the world’s leading minds in hospitality investment prepare to gather at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week for Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2025, investors have shared their insights on the trends and strategies that are shaping the future of hospitality investment. FHS World, widely recognised as the Middle East’s premier hospitality investment forum, will see 300+ investors in attendance with more than USD$ 5 trillion asset under management, 40 percent of them coming from non-GCC countries.

Waldorf Astoria New York, in partnership with the legendary Maison of Guerlain, today announced the official opening of Guerlain Wellness Spa, a cutting-edge spa and wellness destination open to guests, residents, locals and visitors. Managed by Trilogy Spa Holdings and spanning an impressive 22,000 square feet, the spa is Guerlain’s largest in the world, combining timeless luxury with innovative technology and a visionary approach to longevity.