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Anantara turns 25 and plans luxury retreat and branded residences in Turks and Caicos
One of the Caribbean projects to keep an eye on is Anantara Turks and Caicos Resort & Residences, scheduled to open in 2029 along the untouched Sandy Point coastline of North Caicos.The development will feature 78 guest rooms,...
Almanac Hotels join Global Hotel Alliance and become part of GHA Discovery loyalty programme
It has now been officially confirmed that Almanac Hotels has joined Global Hotel Alliance and become part of its GHA Discovery loyalty programme.Founded by the Haselbacher Family, Almanac Hotels currently includes four luxury boutique hotels: Almanac Palais Vienna,...
Accor plans a new Sofitel in Tangier alongside hospitality academy for local talent
Accor is expanding its presence in Morocco with plans for a new Sofitel in Tangier, scheduled to open by 2029. The project forms part of a broader strengthening of its long-standing partnership with Risma.Set on Tangier’s new corniche,...
Fairmont collaborates with Kylian Mbappé, naming him first Wellness Ambassador
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has unveiled “Wellness Without Walls,” a new global campaign featuring Kylian Mbappé as the brand’s first-ever Wellness Ambassador.The initiative reflects a shift beyond the traditional hotel gym and spa model, moving towards a more...
Marriott’s newest brand is dedicated to luxury wellness hospitality
Marriott is making a decisive move into one of the fastest-growing segments of global travel: luxury wellness. Through a newly announced joint venture with Italian brand Lefay, the group is launching its 39th brand - and notably, its...
Kempinski opens a new chapter with its first acquisition in over 50 years and an expanding focus on residences
Kempinski Hotels has taken a notable strategic step with its first hotel acquisition in more than 50 years, underlining a broader shift in how the group approaches growth and ownership. The company announced that it had acquired Augustine...
Ayan Zalaat marks a new era for luxury hospitality in Mongolia
A new luxury address has opened just outside Ulaanbaatar, offering travellers a fresh reason to look toward Mongolia.Set within a private estate near the Bogd Khan Uul UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the hotel is set in a secluded valley...
Why guest experience still lacks the guest
For decades, the hospitality industry has relied on consultants to improve performance, refine operations and elevate guest experience. Most of these experts come from within the industry itself - seasoned hoteliers, operators, brand veterans.And yet, one perspective is...
The Luxury Collection to debut in Cambodia and Laos
Two storied boutique hotels are set to join The Luxury Collection, bringing the brand to Cambodia and Laos.La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang is expected to debut in October, offering 41 rooms and suites set on a...
Nine new properties join Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux has added nine new members across the United States, Europe, Mexico, Belize and Turkey, expanding its global portfolio of independently owned luxury properties defined by strong local identity and gastronomy.Relais & Châteaux Quercus, Gay (GA),...
