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Sapphero Hospitality LLP (SHR), a fast-growing hotel management company based in Western India, has reported a stellar performance for the fiscal year 2026. Reflecting a robust post-pandemic recovery and strategic operational efficiency, the company announced a 7% increase in occupancy rates, a 10% rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR), and a 5% surge in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) across its managed portfolio. Photo credits: Sapphero Hospitality LLP While Gujarat remains

Planet Hotels & Resorts , a distinguished name in lifestyle hospitality, continues to expand its presence across India with a robust and strategically curated development pipeline. Under the leadership of Executive Director An and Chatterjee, who has been at the forefront of the company’s hospitality vertical for over a decade, the brand is steadily redefining premium hospitality experiences across key markets. Photo credits: Planet Hotels & Resorts Since the parent company’s

Tatvani , the exclusive retreat in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand, has been selected to join the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes collection, a portfolio of the world’s most remarkable private villas and estates. Photo credits: Tatvani The partnership brings Tatvani into the global network of private vacation homes represented by Mandarin Oriental, among the world’s most esteemed luxury hospitality brands. Exceptional Homes offers Mandarin Oriental guests acces

Marking a monumental step in its sustainable development and tourism ambitions, AlUla has produced more than 1 million native seedlings that will be integrated into the fabric of the Saudi destination. Photo credits: AlUla This undertaking, achieved through the AlUla Native Plant Nursery and Seedbank, underscores the Royal Commission for AlUla’s (RCU) commitment to restoring the destination’s natural environment while shaping how visitors experience it. To date, more than 1

After several months of intensive restoration, Zannier Bãi San Hô will once again open doors to welcome guests on 1 April 2026. The reopening follows the devastating impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi, which forced the property – widely regarded as one of Vietnam's most acclaimed luxury coastal destinations – to close late last year. Photo credits: Zannier Bãi San Hô REOPENING OF ZANNIER BàI SAN HÔ The storm caused significant damage across the country, including to the resort and i

Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, today announced their plans to enter into a joint venture to bring the highly-awarded luxury wellness hospitality brand Lefay into the Marriott portfolio. This collaboration combines Lefay’s approach to holistic wellbeing with Marriott’s global scale, and the power of its award-winning Marriott Bonvoy loyalty platform. Lefay will be the first brand in Marriott’s portfolio dedicated exclusively to luxury wellnes

This Easter, Planet Hollywood Thane invites guests to celebrate the season of joy and togetherness with The Grand Easter Feast at its all-day dining restaurant, Planet Dailies. Photo credits: Planet Hollywood Thane Crafted as a vibrant and indulgent brunch experience, the celebration brings together the warmth of festive traditions with contemporary culinary flair. Set in a lively and welcoming ambiance, the brunch promises an immersive dining affair for families and friends

ELE|NA Elements of Nature at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI has been honoured with the title of Best Spa Resort Maldives at the Global Spa Awards by The Luxury Spa Edit 2026, recognising the resort’s exceptional commitment to luxury wellness and transformative spa experiences in the Maldives. Photo credits: ELE|NA Widely regarded as one of the most authentic and respected recognitions in the global spa and wellness industry, the awards celebrate the world’s most outstanding spas, we

A few steps from the Tiber, in via Luisa di Savoia, in front of Porta del Popolo and next to the offices designed by Luigi Moretti , Philippe Starck – in collaboration with the local studio Surf Engineering , founded by the urban planner Raffaele Giannitelli – designed the new Brach Hotel , a brand of the French group Evok . Photo credits: Brach Hotel The old construction – a school building of little architectural value, which occupied the lot since the fifties – has been

The Lux Collective has been recognised on the global hospitality stage at the renowned 2026 Travel d'Or Awards ceremony held in Paris, France. The Group's flagship brand - LUX* Resorts & Hotels received the prestigious Travel d'Or Award, distinguishing it as the top leading hospitality group well-loved by French consumers. Photo credits: The Lux Collective Now in its 17th edition, the annual Travel d'Or Awards is an esteemed benchmark of public trust in France . It celebr

This autumn, Capella Sydney invites families and discerning guests to embrace a season of creativity, culinary artistry, and elevated experiences. Recognised among The World's 50 Best Hotels and named Best Hotel in Oceania , Capella Sydney combines heritage elegance, award-winning hospitality and thoughtfully curated family programming, positioning it as the ideal destination for Easter and April school holiday escapes. Photo credits: Capella Sydney During the school holida

Dusit Hotels and Resorts , the hotel management arm of Dusit International, has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to embed responsible practices throughout its global operations. Photo credits: Dusit Hotels and Resorts GSTC is a global non-profit organisation that brings together public and private sector stakeholders to advance sustainable tourism practices worldwide. By joining as a member, Dusit becom

Marriott International today announced plans to introduce Series by Marriott in Europe following the signings of 11 projects across the United Kingdom and Italy and in collaboration with Splendid Hospitality Group and the Amapa Group. Fuelling the company’s growth momentum in the midscale segment, Series by Marriott aims to deliver reliable, affordable accommodation complete with all the essentials, providing travellers the comfort to unwind and immerse themselves in the sur

The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) held its 52 nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in London, United Kingdom, from 13 to 15 March 2026, uniting general managers and senior hospitality leaders from Europe’s most prestigious luxury and premium hotels. Under the theme “Transforming Hotel Hospitality for a Thriving Future” , the gathering explored how leadership, innovation, sustainability and technology are shaping the next chapter of European hospitality — while reaff

Kynren is adding a new layer to its storytelling this summer with the launch of The Time Travellers' Feast , a brand-new premium pre-show dining experience that allows guests to step into the world of Kynren before the performance begins. Photo credits: Kynren Designed as the opening chapter of a full Kynren evening, the experience blends historic storytelling, theatrical encounters and generous shared dining before guests take their seats for the spectacular night show. Hos

Behold Retreats is a Plant Medicine retreat facilitator hosting life changing retreats in Portugal, Costa Rica and Mexico. Plant Medicine or Psychedelic retreats, are becoming better and more widely understood with scientific evidence that proves it to be safe and effective in addressing common mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, addictive disorders and PTSD, as well as improving well-being and performance in healthy individuals, benefiting from improveme

Virgin Limited Edition , the award-winning collection of unique hotels and retreats, part of the hospitality group Virgin Hotels Collection , is delighted to announce the development of a brand-new hotel near Marrakech, due to launch in 2027. Photo credits: Virgin Limited Edition Set within a 10-hectare private agricultural estate, the development marks a long-term agreement between Virgin Limited Edition and Marrakech-based luxury real estate developer Sazanes Immobilier . C

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi has unveiled the first phase of its resort-wide design transformation, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the property under Sun Siyam’s newly launched Luxury Collection. The five-star resort introduces a reimagined portfolio of overwater accommodation, setting a new design direction rooted in refined island luxury and Maldivian craftsmanship. Photo credits: Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Reimagined Water Villas & Horizon Water Villas with Private

Lai Ching Heen, the esteemed Cantonese restaurant at Regent Hong Kong , has been awarded two MICHELIN stars in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2026, marking an extraordinary 17 consecutive years of MICHELIN recognition. This longstanding accolade reaffirms Lai Ching Heen's position as one of the region's most celebrated destinations for Cantonese fine dining. Photo credits: Regent Hong Kong With a legacy spanning four decades, Lai Ching Heen is renowned as one of the wor

Where can visitors on a spring vacation getaway find the largest gathering of Jeeps, the biggest rock music festival in America and a flurry of art, cultural and music festivals? The Daytona Beach area, located on Florida's East Coast, is known as the Festival Capital of Florida and will be home to a plethora of those festivals this spring. No matter what residents or visitors are searching for, this coastal destination will have something for everyone. Photo credits: Dayton