Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has appointed Geraldine Dobey as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris. The appointment welcomes Geraldine’s return to the Group as she was previously part of the leadership team at the Group’s Geneva property. Geraldine will also oversee the operations of Mandarin Oriental, Geneva and Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech. Originally from Ireland, Geraldine […]
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 […]
Castell Son Claret, Mallorca, unveils new developments for summer 2021.
Castell Son Claret, a historic nineteenth century former castle just outside the village of Calvía in Mallorca is ready and waiting to welcome back its guests for what is building up to be a fabulous summer. The 41-room luxury hotel and 326-acre country estate recently revealed new developments enabling guests to reconnect with the outdoors, […]
Introducing The VRetreats Collection
VRetreats is the new hotel brand from VOIhotels, a fabulous selection of exclusive luxury Italian hotels. The collection is perfect for lovers of Italian art, history, and culture, with each hotel possessing a strong personality and sense of place all set in historic buildings. Currently comprising four properties in Rome, Venice, and Taormina, VRetreats plans […]
The Fellows House Cambridge, ready for visitors
The Fellows House Cambridge has opened its doors, marking the first Curio Collection by Hilton in the idyllic city and Hilton’s second property in Cambridge. The 131-room apartment-style hotel joins the global portfolio of more than 100 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, each handpicked for its distinctive character and unique charm. The hotel will host Cambridge’s […]
The Balmoral, Edinburgh
What do we really know about time? we are told that it is our most precious resource, that we never have enough of it, that it is free yet priceless. Time passes, or flows, or stops even. We are powerless in its grasp, being swept along second, by second, minute by minute, experiencing life through […]
Grand Hotel Timeo. A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, Sicily
She is tempestuous, unpredictable, and highly toxic. Yet, serene, admired, and revered. I am of course referring to Mount Etna, the icon of the island of Sicily, the largest in the Mediterranean. Bellowing steam is her resting state, mostly. She is restless at the minute. Paroxysms, or eruptive episodes of lava fountains have been happening […]
Rocco Forte, Verdura Resort – Sicily
The first inkling that you are nearing the soul soothing sanctuary of Verdura Resort are the flags. Fluttering wildly in the south westerly wind, the colours catch the eye immediately, vibrant, regal, and alive on the beige canvas of the landscape. They signal the entrance, a pathway carved out of the countryside that leads you […]
Israel – the hottest destination this summer
The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will open its borders to international travellers on a phased basis starting on 23 May, provided they have been vaccinated. As vaccinations centres wind down the country is beginning to open, with only roughly one million ‘unsure’ people not vaccinated out of a population of 9 […]
Marriott International: Pilot program for contactless kiosks and furthering “Commitment to Clean”
Marriott International, Inc. announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless grab-and-go marketplaces at two Fairfield by Marriott hotels. Both concepts build upon ongoing measures to boost traveler confidence while reinforcing the company’s Commitment to Clean initiative. Marriott’s […]