Midnight Auteur—a hospitality company formed by the founders of cocktail bar Death & Co and the Ramble Hotel in Denver—has unveiled Municipal Grand, a luxury boutique hotel in Savannah, Georgia.
Kleindienst Group to Open Hygge Hotel on Dubai World Islands
A new "Hygge" themed hotel is set to open in Dubai within the next two years. A project by Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, the new property is named after the Scandinavian philosophy of hygge - a concept that’s Danish in origin, with the word conveying a...
Four Seasons Expands to Seville
Four Seasons has announced the opening of a new hotel complex in Seville, strengthening its presence in Spain and Europe. The project aims to transform a historic building into a luxury hotel, and marks an important step for the city in the upmarket tourism sector.
Innovating Hospitality: Recap of the E20X 2025 Finalists
Since Cogwheel first participated in the pitch at E20X in 2022, the Cogwheel team has made it a tradition to follow the promising startups showcased each year. E20X (Entrepreneur 20X), hosted during HITEC, is known for spotlighting the most innovative solutions in hospitality tech, and 2025’s competition didn’t disappoint.
Kinshasa to Host Inaugural World Music and Tourism Festival Celebrating Music and Tourism as Drivers of Dialogue and Development
Under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa will host the first-ever World Music and Tourism Festival. UN Tourism joins the event as a supporting partner, reinforcing the shared value of culture and tourism for sustainable development...
Bend Preserves the Past with Restored Downtown Boutique Hotel, The Westman
A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead of its highly anticipated fall debut. Located at 777 Northwest Wall Street in the heart of downtown, The Westman breathes new life into the city’s former and once vibrant United...
Belfry Boosts Staycation Demands This Summer with New Rooms and Fitness & Leisure Opening
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, is set to open 149 new bedrooms at its award-winning resort this August. Launching ahead of schedule, their opening could not be more timely. With research showing that UK staycations are becoming increasingly popular as holidaymakers seek to avoid extreme heat, the resort is the...
IDS Next: First Global Hospitality ERP to Deploy Autonomous AI Support
IDS Next, a global leader in hospitality technology, has collaborated with Salesforce, the world’s #1 AI CRM, to transform customer support by deploying Agentforce, Salesforce’s autonomous AI agent. With this integration, IDS Next becomes the first hospitality ERP provider to embed autonomous AI directly into its product portfolio, ushering in...
Hilton Surpasses 500 Hotels in Florida, Fueled by Multi‑Brand Expansion and Deepening Coastal Footprint
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces a major milestone, surpassing 500 open hotels across Florida - marking a new chapter of growth fueled in part by its expanding portfolio of lifestyle brands, including the upcoming debut of Tempo by Hilton in the Sunshine State. With this achievement, Hilton reinforces its commitment to...
Mama Shelter Makes Its Swiss Debut
Mama Shelter will open its first Swiss hotel in Zurich on July 31, 2025. Located in the dynamic Oerlikon district, this 178-room hotel will feature a planted rooftop, restaurant, bar and flexible workspaces, enriching the local hotel offering.