Constellation Hotels has appointed Neil Jacobs, former Six Senses CEO, to lead a new hotel operating company managing its London properties (The Connaught, The Berkeley, The Emory) plus a pipeline including Paris, Marrakech, and Hackwood Park. The strategy combines lifestyle elements with ultra-luxury service.
Novotel launches 'Longevity Everyday' strategy, embedding wellness habits across its ~630 hotels through four pillars: Sleep, Eat, Move, and Meet. The goal is to make wellness travel mainstream, not just for luxury retreats.
Paris Society, the global F&B platform under Ennismore and Accor, is transforming hotel dining from a support function into a growth driver. CEO Rizwan Kassim notes that compelling F&B can account for more than half of a hotel's non-room revenue. Skift Research found that 71% of travelers plan to spend on food and culinary experiences in 2026. With over 50 F&B brands and 90+ venues, Paris Society focuses on creating restaurants that locals would choose, using emotional design and localized operations to build destinations.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened The Aarlis Hotel Panchkula, marking the debut of its Vignette Collection brand in India and South West Asia. The 145-room property, set against the Shivalik hills, offers contemporary luxury with local character, featuring multiple dining venues, a spa, and approximately 30,000 sq. ft. of meetings and events space. Vignette Collection now includes 34 hotels across 17 countries, with 45 more in the pipeline.