MARRIOTT BONVOY® AND MILES & MORE JOIN FORCES TO ELEVATE MEMBER BENEFITS 

Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer, Lufthansa Group (LEFT) and Satya Anand, President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International (RIGHT)

 

Marriott Bonvoy has announced a strategic partnership with Miles & More, Lufthansa Group’s loyalty programme, offering members enhanced ways to earn and enjoy travel rewards. Starting today, Marriott Bonvoy members can link their Miles & More accounts online to earn Points toward frequent flyer status on qualifying hotel stays across over 10,000 destinations worldwide. In addition, Miles & More Senator and HON Circle Members will automatically receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, unlocking exclusive hotel benefits. Members can earn 40 Miles & More points per qualified stay, up to 120 Points annually, on top of their usual rewards. This strategic collaboration accelerates progress toward elite status and enriches the travel experience for loyal guests across both programmes. Terms and conditions apply.

 

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MOXY HOTELS CELEBRATES 100^TH PROPERTY IN EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA WITH MOXY BELFAST CITY

Moxy Belfast City has opened, marking the 100^th Moxy property across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as the brand’s debut in Northern Ireland. Located in the heart of Belfast, near Belfast City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter, the hotel features Moxy’s signature bold design, playful spirit and buzzing social vibe throughout its 179 stylish guestrooms and communal spaces. Guests can check in at Bar Moxy with a complimentary welcome drink, plug in at communal tables, and enjoy local programming that reflects the city’s creative energy. The hotel also features a grab-and-go concept, designed for travellers on the move. Since launching in Milan in 2014 and now with 100 hotels open across 18 markets in EMEA, Moxy Hotels continues to grow with anticipated openings in Lisbon, Dublin, Hamburg, London, and Paris.

 

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AN ICON REBORN: W HOTELS UNVEILS A TONE-SETTING TRANSFORMATION OF W NEW YORK – UNION SQUARE

W Hotels has unveiled the highly anticipated transformation of its global flagship location, W New York – Union Square, marking a new era for the brand. Housed in a landmark 1911 Beaux-Arts building, the reimagined hotel blends historic grandeur with W’s signature bold design. The renovation introduces 270 redesigned guestrooms and suites, including the Extreme WOW Suite, alongside immersive public spaces like the Living Room Bar, a two-floor destination restaurant, Society Café, and Union Square’s only rooftop bar. Opening this autumn, Seahorse will be a modern seafood brasserie, rounding out the culinary offering at W New York - Union Square. The refreshed interiors of the hotel draw inspiration from Union Square’s dynamic energy – fusing art, fashion, and music with a downtown edge. This relaunch sets the tone for W’s next-generation vision, with a focus on community, creativity, and cultural connection. The hotel also features a state-of-the-art fitness centre, 650 sqm of event space, and a curated art collection spotlighting local talent. The transformation of W New York – Union Square honours W Hotels’ rich legacy and propels the brand into the future, as part of its multi-year evolution, as seen through the openings and renovations of global W Hotels properties, including European locations W Budapest, W Prague and W Florence.

 

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A HISTORIC GEM REIMAGINED: H15 PALACE HOTEL IN KRAKOW JOINS THE LUXURY COLLECTION

The Luxury Collection proudly debuts H15 Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Krakow, marking its entrance into the city and second property in Poland. Set within the meticulously restored 17th-century Lubomirski Palace, steps from Krakow’s Main Market Square, H15 Palace offers guests a fusion of aristocratic heritage and contemporary elegance. The hotel features 70 exquisitely appointed guestrooms and suites, each reflecting the grandeur of Polish nobility with antique furnishings, crystal chandeliers, and original artworks. The interiors showcase floral polychromed beams, frescoes, and original stone foundations, alongside sleek modern design and marble-clad bathrooms. Artesse Restaurant, helmed by two-Michelin-starred chef Juan Luis Fernández, reimagines traditional Polish recipes with a creative twist. The Hours Bistro blends local history with modern flair, featuring a gilded 16th-century stove and custom oak bar. Guests can unwind in the serene courtyard garden, rooftop retreat, or the hotel’s spa and wellness area, which includes a pool, whirlpool, and fitness centre.

 

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ALOFT HOTELS BRINGS ITS BOLD ENERGY TO ISTANBUL

Aloft Hotels has launched Aloft Istanbul Karaköy, marking the brand’s debut in Türkiye’s largest city and one of the most creative districts. The new hotel blends Aloft Hotels’ upbeat energy with the artistic spirit of the neighbourhood, offering 107 guestrooms and suites, each showcasing playful artwork by Turkish talents, and modern amenities. Guests can unwind at the lively WXYZ® Bar or enjoy terrace dining with sweeping city views. Families are welcomed with Camp Aloft, a fun filled experience for kids, while pets are pampered through the signature Animals are fun® programme, complete with Aloft-branded bed, bowl, and treats. Just steps away from Galata Tower and Istanbul Modern, Aloft Istanbul Karaköy makes an ideal base and social hub for self-expressers, digital nomads and urban explorers alike.

 

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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS AGREEMENT TO BRING THE ICONIC ST. REGIS BRAND TO BODRUM

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Kuzu Group to bring a luxury resort and branded residences under the iconic St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand to Bodrum’s secluded Kazıklı Cove, set to open in 2030. The beachfront development will introduce the brand’s celebrated rituals, bespoke spirit, storied heritage and signature Butler service to Türkiye’s Aegean coast. The St. Regis Karya Cove Resort, Bodrum will feature 138 elegantly appointed guestrooms, multiple dining venues, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, fitness centre, kids’ club, and event spaces. The Residences at The St. Regis Karya Cove will include 221 one-to-five-bedroom apartments and villas with luxury amenities. Spanning 280,000 sqm, the resort will offer direct access to pristine beaches and sea views, with convenient connectivity to Bodrum’s historic old town.

 

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FOUR POINTS FLEX BY SHERATON ADDS FIVE PROPERTIES ACROSS THE UNITED KINGDOM

Four Points Flex by Sheraton is reshaping midscale travel across the United Kingdom with the launch of five new properties in Edinburgh, Dundee, Newcastle, Cardiff and Brighton. Built on the brand’s promise of reliability, simplicity, and value, each hotel offers thoughtfully designed guestrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, breakfast, and flexible layouts from compact stays for solo guests to studios with kitchens and family-friendly options featuring bunk beds. Strategically located near major transport hubs and city attractions, the new hotels ensure easy access for both leisure and business guests. Four Points Flex Dundee, Four Points Flex Cardiff and Four Points Flex  Newcastle are within a five-minute walk of each city's main train station; Four Points Flex Edinburgh is moments from iconic landmarks, and Four Points Flex Brighton is just steps from the seafront. These openings mark a significant milestone in the brand’s growth, delivering consistent, affordable and stress-free stays that meet the evolving needs of today’s urban travellers.

 

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MOXY HOTELS ARRIVES IN VERONA

Moxy Hotels has debuted its playful spirit in Verona with the opening of Moxy Verona, the first Marriott Bonvoy property in this alluring Italian destination. Situated near Verona Porta Nuova station, the hotel features 131 smart guestrooms. Guests are greeted with a complimentary drink at Bar Moxy, the hotel’s buzzing social hub serving drinks and bites around the clock. Just minutes from the historic centre with easy access to cultural landmarks such as the Arena di Verona, Juliet’s House, and Piazza delle Erbe, Moxy Verona makes a perfect base for travellers to discover the city’s cultural heartbeat.

 

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COSIMO: NEW ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND BAR LAUNCHES AT THE EXCELSIOR, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, FLORENCE

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence has welcomed the debut of Cosimo, a new rooftop bar and restaurant overlooking the Arno and Florence’s iconic skyline. Honouring the city’s artistic and culinary soul, Cosimo invites guests to indulge in a synesthetic dining experience led by executive chef Marco Migliorati, whose elegant, seasonal cuisine is rooted in Tuscan tradition. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the interiors evoke the Tuscan countryside through soft greens, mustard, earthy tones, and aquamarine blue, reinterpreting materials such as terracotta, leather, and stone. The opening of Cosimo marks a new chapter for The Excelsior, now part of The Luxury Collection, a prestigious portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts offering authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Extensive renovations have transformed the hotel’s common areas, with plans to extend to rooms and suites.

 

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TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO CELEBRATES PORTUGUESE DEBUT WITH ORIGINE PORTO GAIA

Tribute Portfolio has introduced its first Portuguese property to its portfolio of characterful, independent hotels, with the opening of Origine Porto Gaia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, a retreat in the heart of Porto on the banks of the Douro River. The hotel features 70 uniquely designed guestrooms across five floors with views over the city and river. Inspired by an old tale of a romance between a Portuguese fishmonger and a French soldier, the hotel’s concept celebrates cultural duality – a mix of local authenticity and worldly elegance. Origine Porto Gaia, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is also home to a restaurant serving Portuguese-French fusion cuisine, a champagne bar Cota 219, which offers a curated selection of sparkling wines and small plates, and a 24-hour gym.

 

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ROMAN KEMP JOINS MARRIOTT BONVOY AS ‘GETAWAY GURU’ TO REVEAL HOW YOUR GROCERIES MIGHT JUST CHOOSE YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY

Following the launch of its loyalty programme partnership with Nectar, the UK’s largest coalition loyalty scheme, Marriott Bonvoy has appointed UK broadcaster Roman Kemp as its official ‘Getaway Guru,’ to help Brits plan their next getaway based on their food shopping habits. New research reveals over four in ten Brits (41%) spend just as long pondering their weekly supermarket shop as they do when planning their next holiday, alongside further insights into how shoppers can turn their weekly shopping basket into a travel bucket list. Travellers can now link their Marriott Bonvoy and Nectar accounts to earn, convert, and redeem points across both programmes. New Marriott Bonvoy members who sign up via Nectar and link their accounts online will receive 500 bonus Nectar points, and all members who link their accounts will earn 500 more Nectar points on each of their next three hotel stays on top of Marriott Bonvoy points earned.

 

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MOXY HOTELS SHAKES UP LISBON’S HOTEL SCENE WITH MOXY ALFRAGIDE LISBOA

Lisbon’s hospitality landscape has a vibrant new addition with the opening of Moxy Alfragide Lisboa, a stylish and energetic hotel designed for modern travellers. Located in the business district of Alfragide, just minutes from downtown Lisbon, Belém and the Cascais coast, Moxy Alfragide Lisboa offers a playful, design-forward experience tailored to digital nomads, leisure seekers and business travellers alike. The new hotel features 218 stylish guestrooms, a heated indoor pool, restaurant, fitness centre, and a lively garden courtyard. Guests check in at the bar (with a complimentary drink), setting the tone for a relaxed, informal stay. With four meeting rooms and nearly 400 sqm of event space, Moxy Alfragide Lisboa is set to become a dynamic hub for both work and play.

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EXPERIENCE THE 2025 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX UP CLOSE WITH MARRIOTT BONVOY

 

Marriott Bonvoy is offering members exclusive and up-close-and-personal opportunities to experience the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island invites motorsport enthusiasts to take in the event from an extraordinary vantage point from December 4^th – 7^th. Directly overlooking the iconic Yas Marina Circuit, the hotel offers unparalleled racetrack views and direct access to the high-speed action, in W Hotels' signature bold style. Throughout the weekend, seven dynamic venues across the property will be transformed to host nightly performances by top international artists and other immersive entertainment that keeps the energy racing. Guests can savour global delicacies and unbeatable trackside views from the terrace at Garage, one of Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after dining destinations. Adding to the excitement are four exclusive B.I.G. Brunches, each timed to align with race sessions, offering a vibrant way to dine between the thrills. For package details or reservations, visit here. Marriott Bonvoy is also offering one lucky guest the opportunity to win a three-night stay at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, as well as two tickets to enjoy the hospitality of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team in the Abu Dhabi Club on December 6^th and 7^th. Members can go into the running by answering a simple, F1-related question on the Marriott Bonvoy website here.

 

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LE MÉRIDIEN RA UNVEILS THREE-DAY SCIENCE-BACKED SLEEP RETREAT

Le Méridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa, a serene retreat nestled on Spain’s Costa Dorada, has launched The Sleep Retreat, a transformative wellness experience reflecting a growing trend in hospitality toward science-backed longevity experiences. Developed in collaboration with The Sleep Project and Core Essence, the three-day programme, running from November 7^th – 9^th, is designed to improve rest and overall well-being through evidence-based therapies. Guests will enjoy expert-led sleep and circadian rhythm sessions, unlimited access to the newly renovated Explore Spa boasting one of Spain’s largest thalasso circuits, a spa treatment inspired by sleep science, sleep-enhancing meals, wellness classes like Lunar Floating Sound Meditation, and a Sleep Bedtime Gift Box featuring nine curated tools for the perfect night’s sleep. The package is priced at €1,600 per person or €2,700 for two. For package details or reservations, visit here.

 

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