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 […]
Russia’s threats against Ukraine are a wake-up call for Europe, MEPs say
In a debate on EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine, MEPs called for a united response and voiced support for Ukraine. MEPs have taken stock of the latest developments related to Russia’s military threats against Ukraine in a plenary debate with European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von […]
Welcome Expo 2020 Dubai
A glittering line-up of stars helped welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai, decorating an Opening Ceremony that will be remembered forever by the 3,000-strong audience, as well as the millions across the globe who tuned in to virtually view the eagerly awaited event. With the golden ring of connectivity – the inspiration for the […]
Now Open: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans invites guests to experience the best of the crescent city
Rising above the mighty Mississippi River in the heart of one of America’s most beloved cities, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is now open. “New Orleans is a destination that has long been on our wish list,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “We could not be more excited to […]
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco prepares to celebrate 20 years at the top.
As the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary in October, guests can still expect to experience a sophisticated oasis above Market Street for a much-needed getaway. Set in the vibrant South of Market (SoMa) neighbourhood of San Francisco, the hotel welcomes guests back on 1 August to its sleek, contemporary […]
Richard Langonne appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Richard Langonne as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing, taking over from Mark S Bradford, who was at the helm for three-and-half years and has now been given the important mission of establishing a new luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in the southern China city of Shenzhen. Richard Langonne […]
The new American classic: The Langham Boston
The former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, now the iconic Langham hotel, re-opens its doors after a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation transforming this historic thread in the fabric of downtown Boston into a new American classic hotel and an iconic destination for luxury travellers from all over the world. “We are very proud to be re-introducing […]
“Russia must immediately stop intimidating Lithuanian judges”, insisted EPP MEPs
End Russian intimidation of Lithuanian judges. “Russia must immediately stop intimidating Lithuanian judges and the EU should establish a mechanism to protect its citizens from being transferred to third countries on the basis of illegal or politically-motivated extradition requests”, insisted MEPs Jeroen Lenaers and Rasa Juknevičienė. Their comments come as MEPs debate the situation of […]
“Peace at risk in Colombia”, say human rights organisations in Brussels
Brussels – More than 75 representatives from Colombian, European and international civil society met in Brussels last week to assess the serious human rights situation in Colombia and to alert the EU and European States about the lack of implementation of the Peace Agreement between the FARC-EP and the Colombian Government. The international meeting, representing […]
Parliament Mobilises for Guatemala Human Rights Defenders
The European Parliament in Strasbourg has approved an urgent resolution on the situation of human rights defenders in Guatemala. Deputies expressed their concerns and acknowledged the work carried out by human rights defenders, urging the Guatemalan government to adopt measures aimed at protecting HRDs from assaults and dangers they are confronting regularly. The figures are […]