Park Hyatt Marrakech has welcomed its first guests, marking the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Morocco. The opening expands the brand’s presence in Africa, joining Park Hyatt Zanzibar and the forthcoming Park Hyatt Johannesburg, which is scheduled to open in 2025. The 19-acre (7.5-hectare) resort is uniquely located approximately 5.5 miles (9 kilometres) […]
Jo Loves..debuts at Royal Lancaster London
One of London’s leading luxury hotels, the independent family-owned Royal Lancaster London, has collaborated with fragrance brand Jo Loves to launch several initiatives, including its first Jo Loves Summer Suite. As the first hotel globally to offer Jo Loves’ iconic Mango Thai Lime hotel amenities, the Royal Lancaster London, under Thai ownership, is thrilled to […]
Virgin Hotels to open its first London hotel
Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, has announced its first London hotel. It will open on 1 August 2024 in the heart of Shoreditch. London will be the eighth Virgin Hotels location and the 17th property for the Virgin Hotels Collection. This expansion follows the successful launches of […]
Walking in Milan, Julian Opie at Portrait Milano
Portrait Milano is excited to announce that British artist Julian Opie will present an exhibition called “Walking in Milan” this summer at Piazza del Quadrilatero. The exhibition, curated by Valentina Ciarallo, will showcase eight new sculptures of walking figures created by Opie exclusively for the hotel. It will be open to the public from 3 […]
The luminous Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
The Lisbon light is truly magical. For centuries, it has attracted artists and poets who have tried to capture its enchanting beauty. Perhaps it’s the long hours of sunshine or the clean air from the sweeping winds, or maybe it’s just a fortunate coincidence. Whatever the reason, the light in Lisbon frames the city in […]
Grand Hyatt Barcelona opens its doors
Grand Hyatt Barcelona offers an exceptional experience in the upscale Alta Barcelona neighbourhood, just steps away from the city’s most iconic locations. Hyatt recently announced the grand opening of Grand Hyatt Barcelona, which is the first urban Grand Hyatt hotel in Spain. It is located in one of the most popular cities in the world, […]
Top tips for negotiating price increases.
In the current economic climate, many companies find themselves negotiating price increases with customers. Negotiations expert Warren G. Langley, Group MD, Scotwork Ltd, shares his top tips to help maximise acceptance, minimise rejection and get the best value out of negotiation. Be specific It starts with clarity – be specific about what you want, what […]
Zannier Hotels, Phum Baitang, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Chamroeun and Sok love nothing more than lounging under straw parasols, taking the weight off weary feet while sleepily paying very little attention to the world as it slowly passes by. A cool drink interjects the snoozing, that, and meandering to other parts of the resort at various times of the day. They work hard. […]
Avani + Hotel, Luang Prabang, Laos
Moonshine. A word with two meanings. Often felt to be clandestine and bewitching, the reflection of the sun’s rays in the darkness of night, pouring a hazy, translucent coating of brilliance over the earth. Or, a distilled white whiskey that was once, and probably still is, made illegally in the dead of night. With a […]
Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London, opening autumn 2023.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is expanding its presence in London with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London in Autumn 2023. Sitting on historic Hanover Square, in the heart of London’s most stylish neighbourhoods, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is a discreet, sleek and intimate property. It comprises 50 guestrooms and 77 private residences, offering hotel guests […]