NEWS & OFFERS: citizenM Joins Marriott + Discount, Virgin Adds More Bengaluru Flights & Hilton’s 2026 Openings

citizenM Hotels Are Now Part of Marriott Bonvoy

Since Marriott acquired citizenM, we’ve been anticipating the date citizenM hotels would be available via Marriott Bonvoy. The integration is now complete.

citizenM becomes Marriott’s 37th brand and, as predicted, joins Marriott’s Select portfolio alongside Moxy, AC by Marriott, Courtyard, Four Points, and more. You will earn 10 Bonvoy Points per $1 spent + 1 Elite Credit per night.

Award availability for most citizenM hotels is now live and shows between 40,000 and 67,000 points per night, which is in line with other similar brands. Given that citizenM often has higher cash rates in cities like London, redemptions could work out as good value. There are hotels in great locations, such as citizenM Tower of London and Victoria Station, Paris Champs Élysées and Copenhagen Rådhuspladsen.

 mycitizenM+ will continue to operate. You can now link your membership to your Marriott account and receive a range of benefits, including Marriott Gold status benefits (citizenM hotels only). Account linking is currently by email invitation. 

To celebrate, you can now get 15% off stays of at least two nights until 15th February 2026. If you’ve been curious about trying the brand, now is a great time!

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Virgin Atlantic Adds More Flights to Bengaluru for Early 2026

Virgin has announced it will increase the Heathrow-Bengaluru service from 7 to 11 flights per week from January to March 2026.

India is becoming one of Virgin’s fastest-growing long-haul markets, and since the route launched in March 2024, demand has been high enough to justify additional flights alongside the twice-daily services already operating to Delhi and Mumbai.

Flight times will be as follows:

All flights will continue to operate on a Boeing 787-9 with 31 Upper Class seats, 35 Premium seats, and 192 Economy seats, plus the Upper Class social space.

Once in India, you can enjoy easy onward connections to 33 destinations, including Goa, Jaipur, and Amritsar, via Virgin’s IndiGo partnership.

This increase in flights will certainly mean more reward seat availability. If you’re planning to book, now is a great time, while fewer people know about the frequency increases. One way, Premium seats start at 10,400 Virgin Points + £349 in tax (or £961 cash), and Upper Class at 68,000 + £561 in tax (or £1,884 cash).

Hilton’s 2026 Openings Revealed

Hilton has revealed a list of its upcoming hotel openings, with most being luxury and lifestyle hotels in Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, and there’s plenty to be excited about. From an ultra-luxury conversion in London to design-driven resorts in Greece, here’s what you need to know!

The soon-to-open Waldorf Astoria Admiralty Arch in London is creating quite a buzz! This Grade I listed landmark has been transformed into a luxurious 100-room hotel. Situated right across from Buckingham Palace at the end of The Mall, the arch is undergoing a major restoration. You’ll find elegantly designed rooms and suites, 17,500 square feet of branded residences and exceptional dining experiences led by Michelin-starred chefs Clare Smyth MBE and Daniel Boulud.

Another London opening to watch is The Derby London City. Located in a former office building on Great Tower Street in the Square Mile, there will be 234 rooms and suites with skyline views, including 13 suites, a design inspired by London’s financial heritage.

Set to open in the first quarter of 2026, the Hilton Istanbul Airport will also be very useful. It will become Hilton’s first property directly within Istanbul Airport with 485 rooms and suites. There will be an OXBO Restaurant, Café, and Bar, along with an indoor pool, spa, and an Executive Lounge.

The Conrad Corfu is another exciting addition for 2026. It will be Hilton’s first ultra-luxury resort in Greece, located on a secluded stretch in the southern part of the island, with 136 rooms, suites, and villas, most featuring private pools or jacuzzis. There will be a number of luxurious wellness experiences on offer at the Conrad Spa, beautiful gardens, and an open-air cinema. Dining options include three restaurants, two bars and a signature fine-dining experience crafted by Michelin-starred chef Alexandros Tsiotinis.

Conrad Athens The Ilisian is yet another luxurious opening in Greece. There will be 307 rooms, suites and residences, nine bars and restaurants and the return of the Galaxy Bar. The hotel will have the largest outdoor pool in the city centre and even a private outdoor running track and pickleball courts. The Ilisian development will also be home to Waldorf Astoria Residences, Conrad Residences and the House of NYNN members’ club.

Other 2026 openings include:

Europe

• Kasteel Gemert Eindhoven, Curio Collection
• Hampton by Hilton Lisbon City Centre Baixa
• Casa de Sada Algarve Beach Resort, Curio Collection
• Canopy by Hilton Milan Duomo
• Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
• Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián, Curio Collection
• Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa
• Home2 Suites Dublin City Centre

Middle East

• Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah
• Conrad Riyadh Laysen Valley

Asia Pacific

• Conrad Kuala Lumpur
• Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
• NoMad Singapore
• Slohh by Roach, Curio Collection (Bengaluru)
• The Den Bengaluru, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Americas

• Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort
• The Monarch San Antonio, Curio Collection by Hilton
• The Westerly at Hilton Aruba
• Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley
• Perla La Paz, Tapestry Collection
• Motto by Hilton Guadalajara Centro Historico

Which of Hilton’s 2026 openings are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments below: