Born in Hertfordshire, England, Leon hails from a family of hoteliers. After completing his studies, he joined the industry in London embarking on an international career spanning more than 25 years to date. Leon honed his skills in front of house, housekeeping, food and beverage and operations, which lead him to take on his first […]
Now open: Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico
A luxury tented resort, Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico is now welcoming guests to a world where the deep, green jungle is the backdrop for a profoundly personalized retreat. With just 15 luxury tents surrounded by 48 forested acres (19 hectares) on the edge of a private peninsula, Naviva is an adult-only […]
Magic awaits this winter at The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland.
The Chedi Andermatt is preparing to transform its courtyard into a traditional mountain winter village, overflowing with heart-warming food and drink and sprinkled with festive experiences. The Winter Village will open as the first snow falls in mid-November, building up the festivities as Christmas draws nearer. Walking through the Winter Village, guests will be cuddled […]
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa opens
Barefoot elegance takes over the Raa Atoll at the new Deluxe All-Inclusive resort The Emerald Collection announces the opening of its second Maldivian 5-star luxury property in Raa Atoll: Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa Immersed in lush greenery and surrounded by a 100-hectare private lagoon with natural coral reef, the new Emerald Faarufushi Resort & […]
Venice-Simplon Orient Express- Winter wonderland debut
The original icon of the rails, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, unveils December journeys for the first time ever. The distinct midnight-blue carriages will glide through some of Europe’s most picturesque winterscapes as it whisks guests away for a journey of a lifetime to Florence, Paris, Venice and Vienna. Writing a new chapter in […]
Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern
Following a meticulous renovation, Lucerne’s iconic Belle Époque landmark will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern on 24 September 2022. Sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne, a stone’s throw from the old town and with spectacular views over the Swiss Alps, the hotel will set a new benchmark for contemporary elegance, legendary service and […]
Revolutionary, The Reverie, Saigon
Liberace never designed hotels. Perhaps he should have. His glitzy costumes, giant candelabra and extravagant showmanship made him almost as famous as his piano playing. His ferocious style could easily have created the marvel that is The Reverie Saigon. Although the design curtseys to Italian craftsmanship, the gilded gold features, deliciously deep colour palette and […]
Astonishing Anantara Hoi An Resort, Vietnam
The soothing melodic grunt is hard to place at first. The bass tones tickle your senses. It feels like it is being piped from every angle, rolling over the lush blades of grass, tumbling along the cobbled pathways, bubbling through the pond laced with waterlilies and lily pads. This isn’t a well-placed soundtrack by the […]
Striking Six Senses Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam
The first indication that you are not alone comes via the gentle shaking of branches, followed by a flurry of falling leaves and a flash of brilliant white. Muted chattering halts, hearts beat wildly, sweat floods from foreheads. Could we have just spotted the illusive Langur monkey? Another flash of white and suddenly a tail […]
Smashing San Francisco
San Francisco’s hotel scene is gearing up for summer with the opening of four properties, three of which are new, this month. 1 Hotel San Francisco, LUMA Hotel San Francisco and the historic Beacon Grand (formerly the Sir Francis Drake Hotel) and the reopening of the Hilton’s iconic, 1,024-room Parc 55 complex. This investment in […]