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Accor, the powerful booking platform and loyalty program of Accor, and Uber today announce a new strategic multi-market loyalty partnership designed to enhance their clients' travel and daily lifestyle journeys. Photo credits: Accor The partnership between Accor and Uber enhances the customer journey by seamlessly connecting hospitality, mobility and delivery. Together, Accor and Uber are enhancing the travel experience by making it more connected, flexible, and rewarding—wh

Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, is now open at 70 Park Avenue, welcoming guests to a reimagined Beaux-Arts landmark along one of Manhattan’s most storied avenues. Just steps from Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park, the hotel brings new life to the historic building originally constructed in 1928 as the Doral Park Avenue Hotel, introducing a residential app

The Lux Collective is proud to announce a series of prestigious accolades across its portfolio, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and advancing responsible tourism practices worldwide. Photo credits: The Lux Collective At the recent British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Awards 2025, several of the Group’s properties were named among the top-rated hotels globally. Based on over 100,000 verified customer reviews collected in partnersh

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the official opening of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, following a preview in 2025. Set along one of the Mediterranean’s most striking islands, the new opening brings the brand’s design-driven, culture-forward perspective to Sardinia, building on the brand’s dynamic growth in Italy alongside W Rome and W Florence. Photo credits: W Hotels W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu is set along Sardin

Radisson Hotel Group's 2025 Responsible Business Report demonstrates how the Group is turning its Net Zero transformation into real, measurable progress across its hotels and operations, and cares for people and communities. Photo credits: Radisson Hotel Group In a rapidly evolving operating environment shaped by shifting guest expectations, climate risk, and increasing regulatory requirements, sustainability continues to guide the Group's strategic direction. Radisson Hotel

COMO Hotels and Resorts reintroduces one of the French Riviera’s most storied addresses with the opening of COMO Le Beauvallon. Once a celebrated Belle Époque palace, the 42-room landmark has been meticulously reimagined as a refined Riviera sanctuary—where historic grandeur, considered design and thoughtful gastronomy converge in effortless harmony. Photo credits: COMO Hotels and Resorts Originally opened in 1914, Le Beauvallon quickly became one of the Côte d’Azur’s most ca

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with a portfolio of more than 640 hotels in operation and committed development, is celebrating its most successful year to date, with Travel + Leisure naming ten of its properties to the 2026 T+L 500 list of the best hotels in the world – a significant increase on last year. This record achievement reflects the breadth and depth of Minor Hotels’ global portfolio, with standout properties across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East a

Australia’s finest luxury day spa group, BODHI Spa, makes its international debut today in Singapore with the opening of BODHI Spa at The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort, in Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), bringing a unique wellness offering to the region. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter in BODHI Spa’s global journey. Photo credits: BODHI Spa Nestled within one of Asia’s most iconic integrated resorts amid the lush tropical surrounds of Sentosa, BODHI Spa at The

Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, was named on 29 April 2026 in Saint-Nazaire. Flying the French flag, this 220-metre sailing ship heralds a new era of travel, uniting French decorative craftsmanship with cutting-edge naval innovation. Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique today celebrate the baptism of Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, at the Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire. It will sail from Saint-Nazaire

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Hungary with the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Budapest, gracefully set within the iconic Klotild Palace, one of the city’s most distinguished architectural landmarks. Moments from the Danube and the capital’s most admired attractions, The St. Regis Budapest revives a storied Belle Époque monument, introducing the brand’s timeless sophistication, signature rituals and anticipatory service to Budapest’s most distinguished

Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond, Kumarakom has been conferred the title of Most Luxurious Spa Resort at the Global Spa Awards 2025. This recognition underscores Niraamaya Life’s continued focus on delivering wellness experiences anchored in authenticity, sustainability, and refined hospitality.Unique hotel experiences Photo credits: Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond The award was presented on 22 April 2026 at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, in the presence of leading sta

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced 29 new member hotels joining its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties in the first three months of 2026. Building on the strong growth seen in 2025, and reflecting a continued global appetite for meaningful travel, the portfolio now surpasses 700 properties in 100 countries. Photo credits: Small Luxury Hotels of the World New Openings New signings include an exciting mix of recent and upcoming openings, all

The ongoing transformation of Mystic into a premier travel and culinary destination takes an exciting step forward with the opening of The Stanton House at The Whaler's Inn on June 10, 2025. This highly anticipated expansion introduces 10 luxurious suites, further elevating The Whaler's Inn's reputation as a cornerstone of hospitality in downtown Mystic. Photo credits: The Stanton House Opening June 10 in downtown Mystic, The Stanton House is the newest luxury offering from T

As summer unfolds across Asia Pacific, Four Seasons invites travellers to experience the season through immersive moments that celebrate exploration, culture and connection. From coral reefs and jungle valleys to vibrant global cities and culinary capitals, summer reveals the region at its most dynamic — offering travellers countless opportunities to discover something new. Photo credits: Four Seasons Across the region, curated experiences bring guests closer to the destinati

Hilton today announces the opening of Conrad Athens The Ilisian, marking the rebirth of one of Athens’ most iconic landmarks. Formerly the beloved Hilton Athens, the property has undergone a significant transformation to emerge as a contemporary urban resort in the cultural heart of Athens. Photo credits: Conrad Athens The Ilisian Marking the brand’s debut in Greece, Conrad Athens The Ilisian brings Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ signature blend of bold design, contemporary luxury

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of extraordinary hotel brands, announces its debut in India with the opening of Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection – a 176-room collectors’ palace along the historic Grand Trunk Road in Karnal, Haryana – making it Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the country. Photo credits: Autograph Collection Hotels “Autograph Collection Hotels are a product of clear vision, designed with heart, and expres

This World Earth Day, ELE|NA transcends traditional wellness by putting the power of the planet into the hands of its people. Led by a dedicated network of Sustainability Ambassadors across its Spa Sanctuaries, ELE|NA unveils a suite of circular rituals designed to honor the environment as much as the guest. Photo credits: ELE|NA It all begins with ELE|NA’s Sustainability Ambassadors, dedicated team members in each resort spa who champion eco-conscious practices. These ambas

Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa will reopen on 22 May following a full renovation and repositioning, completing a multi-year transformation that firmly establishes it as the only luxury beachfront resort on Patmos. Photo credits: Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Now part of The Luxury Collection, this will be the hotel’s first full season in its new guise. The final phase introduces 33 new beachfront suites , an expanded wellness offering and th

Cheval Collection , the award-winning, UK-based luxury hospitality company, has moved into the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. Photo credits: Cheval Collection The exclusive beachfront property – Cheval’s third in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East – marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s regional expansion plan, which includes further growth in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets. The project is a three-way partnership between Che

At Radisson Hotel Group , sustainability is integrated into its expansion approach in India, especially across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The focus remains on balancing growth with environmental responsibility through measures such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, community engagement, and more mindful guest experiences, with the aim of supporting long-term ecological and local resilience. Photo credits: Radisson Hotel Group Hospitality at a Crossroads: The Challen