This week on The Hotel Spotter:
Lalique opens its first property in Switzerland, Banyan Tree expands further into China and Canopy makes its debut in Southeast Asia with a new property in Bangkok. Also, Hilton Hotels and Taj Hotels top Brand Finance's annual luxury hotel rankings
The best new hotels this week:
Banyan Tree Mount Emei
In the foothills of Mount Emei, Banyan Tree Mount Emei becomes the group's 18th property in China as it continues to expand its presence in the country.
Hilton opens Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit
Hilton opens its first Canopy in Southeast Asia, with a new property in Bangkok's Asoke neighbourhood.
The luxury brand has opened a boutique property in a restored listing building in Zurich.
Luxury brand Lalique has opened Villa Florhof, a boutique hotel in Zurich and the group’s first property in Switzerland.
Lalique Group, best known for its crystal and jewellery, opened its first hotel in 2015 and the Zurich property becomes its sixth addition.
The 13-room hotel has been created following an extensive restoration of a listed building on Florhofgasse. The property, which dates back to the fifteenth century, and, like the group’s other hotels in France and Scotland, is a unique creation shaped by the local history, culture and heritage.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts has retained its place as the world’s most valuable luxury hotel brand and the world’s most valuable hotel brand, according Brand Finance’s latest rankings.
Taj Hotels topped the world’s strongest luxury hotel brand in the brand valuation consultancy’s Hotels 50 2026 report, with Hilton in second place.
The report states that Hilton’s brand value of $19.2bn (£14.2bn), up 28%, reflects its strong positioning, high-quality hospitality and continued investment in its portfolio, as well as expansion into high-demand luxury destinations.
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