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Bebek hotel by the stay has opened in Istanbul’s fashion quarter. Described as a 50s waterside retreat, the hotel features a seasonal rooftop bar and two in-house restaurants, including The Terrace Restaurant, which boasts a nine-dish Greek-inspired menu. Decor includes art deco features with neon lighting and modern art by Turkish artists.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of avid hotel Chicago O’hare – Des Plaines, located close by to one of the world’s busiest airports and the first hotel in Illinois for the rapidly growing brand. With the most recent opening, avid hotels now has 53 locations open across the U.S and Mexico. The new property joins several recent openings in the US for the brand, including avid hotel Detroit-Warren on 15 Feb and Florida’s avid hotel Ocala which threw open its doors on 08 Apr.

The Top End’s newest luxury experience, Finniss River Lodge, has welcomed its first guests. Located within a working cattle property of Finniss River Station and a 90 minutes’ drive south-west of Darwin, the opening of Finniss River Lodge promises relaxation, adventure, and an intimate dalliance with nature from its luxurious, six suite accommodation complete with wide verandas and wet-edge swimming pool with station views as far as the eye can see.