Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a new luxury resort with branded residences in Da Nang, one of Vietnam’s most popular leisure destinations. Don’t get your hopes up too soon and add it to the post lock down bucket list. The project is not scheduled to open until 2024. All more to look forward to. […]
Embark on your own Greek Odyssey, Summer 2021
Greece is gearing up for the summer. Gingerly unpacking sun loungers, masterfully unfurling parasols and bracing itself for the rush of tourists it is so used to catering for. Greece’s Tourism Minister, Haris Theoharis, boldly announced a return to the beaches of vaccinated tourists from May 2021. It needs it. One in five Greeks works […]
Taormina’s Legendary San Domenico Palace: the crown of historic properties throughout the Mediterranean region
Long-time favourite of European travellers on the Ionian coast of Sicily has been fully updated while retaining its unique charms and honouring its historic past. Perched high above the deep blue waters of the Ionian Sea and in the magnetic presence of Mount Etna, one of Europe’s most storied hotels will soon be reborn as […]
Sandals Royal Barbados Announces Impressive Expansion. Just In Time For Summer
66 dreamy suites will join the South Seas Village, two new wellness-inspired eateries, two new tranquil pools, and more. Sandals Resorts International (SRI) continues its development in the Caribbean as Sandals Royal Barbados breaks ground on an exciting new expansion, just in time for the summer season. Set to premiere July 1, 2021, the South […]
Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu open luxury hotel set within the tallest high-rise in Hamburg, the Elbtower
Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, is delighted to announce its continuing global expansion into the “Gate to the World,” Hamburg, Germany. The Nobu Hotel and Restaurant will be located within the Elbtower, a project by SIGNA Real Estate, one of Europe’s leading property companies. […]
The Leela Palace Jaipur: the graciousness of Indian hospitality to the Pink City
Inspired by the royal Rajputana heritage, The Leela Palace Jaipur establishes itself as a pivotal landmark in the city and beyond. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts today unveiled The Leela Palace Jaipur. The hotel has been branded after extensive refurbishment and enhancements both in the product as well as service offerings. A reflection of […]
Summer in Madrid: All The Culture You’ve Been Missing
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid To Open April 2021 Following a three-year restoration and the most extensive in its 110-year history, Madrid’s iconic Ritz hotel will reopen as Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid in April 2021. The hotel’s renovation includes a full restoration of the glass cupola over the Palm Court, the first time that this will […]
Japan presents the world’s first checkout-free hotel store
Zippin, an expert in checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, announced the launch of its latest retail format: a hotel convenience store. Zippin’s partner, Fujitsu, the leading systems integrator in Japan, has worked with Koyo Group to implement the world’s first checkout-free store within a hotel at the Yokohama Techno Tower Hotel. It is also the […]
Three new Story Hotels in Sweden will bring a sense of place to the guest experience
Fueled by guests’ growing desire for unique, differentiated experiences that foster genuine connections with people and cultures, Hyatt recently announced its intention to grow by more than 30 percent in Europe, with a significant focus on developing the footprint of its lifestyle brands. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into franchise […]
The Langham Nymphenburg Residence, Munich. Making a Spectacular Entrance.
Langham Hospitality Group and Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg are delighted to introduce the most exclusive residence in Munich. With an unrivalled location featuring a direct view of the majestic 490-acre imperial estate of Nymphenburg Palace, unique handcrafted artworks in every room, and stunning interiors, The Langham Nymphenburg Residence, Munich is a defining milestone for The Langham […]