At age 84, South Africa’s hospitality impresario Solomon “Sol” Kerzner breathes his last, leaving behind an everlasting legacy in global luxury hospitality, including the One&Only and Atlantis brands.
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Guest experience, not design alone, is what people pay for: Markus Engel
Chinese urban spaces are saturated, so hotels can only charge premiums by offering a thoughtful guest-centric experience, says Markus Engel, CEO, Urban Resort Concepts.
Meet Rosewood Hotel Group’s new top executives
Rosewood Hotel Group has made a wave of new hires and promotions at the executive level, including a new chief information officer and several VPs.
Fattal Hotels to open luxury boutique hotel in historic Tel Aviv property
Israeli hotel chain set to invest NIS 50 million into conversion of Kabbalah centre into boutique hotel
Mandarin Oriental celebrates theatre of Lake Como in new Italian property
A former opera singer’s residence has been transformed into a Mandarin Oriental hotel overlooking Lake Como
Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol unveils new luxury panorama suites
With renovation done, the hotel will welcome guests from June 19, 2019 with the newly added Panorama Suites up for booking from Aug. 1
Luxurious new boutique hotel Torel 1884 opens in Porto
A new 23-key boutique property has opened in a former palace in the historic city of Porto
ANARCHITECT gives abandoned convenience store a second life as luxury desert hotel
Meet Al Faya Lodge, a UAE desert’s new, luxury oasis with a cool backstory
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Sustainability is also about buying quality: Silvana Rossi [Video]
The traditional approach is that quality in itself is sustainable because it has longevity and ages gracefully. True luxury hotels understand this, says Argenta Project’s S. Rossi
Wynn Resorts rated highest-scoring luxury hotel brand by Forbes Travel Guide
As luxury hotel brands continue to rapidly evolve, Wynn Resorts has emerged from the pack with its stunning design, high-quality amenities, and top-tier staff.
Want to stay in a vegan hotel? In Thailand, you now can
PlantLife Hotel Sanctuary, a plant-based hotel where guests can enjoy the company of rescued animals, will soon launch its luxurious vegan travel experience
Brunei-linked hotels’ social media accounts go dead following controversial LGBTQI laws
Calls from celebrities to boycott luxury hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei result in the deactivation of social media accounts because of abuse
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We wanted a hotel Southend could be proud of: Sadiq Chikte [Video]
Seven Hotel’s Director Sadiq Chikte spoke exclusively to TOPHOTELNEWS about the motivation behind building a luxury hotel in Southend-on-Sea, and their being included in the Michelin Guide 2019 within a year of operations.
Check out Canada’s best & foremost hotels of 2019
Come and discover the best hotels in Canada, according to a recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report
Ruby Hotels unveils plans for 10 new destinations by 2021
The Munich-based hotel company and pioneer of the “lean luxury” concept announces ambitious expansion plans to open ten new properties by 2021.
Two impressive Six Senses resorts win top accolades
Luxury brand Six Senses enter 2019 on a high with two resorts in Oman and the Seychelles included in Best Hotels’ gold list
Viral social media video motivates luxury hotels in China to do better
A new video that went viral online shows maids at a luxury hotel, using the same sponges they use to clean sinks to also clean the cups available in the room
The luxury travel experience
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts reveals what motivates and inspires their guests in a new report Luxury Insights Report: Gateway to Home
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Check out the Shanghai luxury suite that costs $22,000 per night [Infographic]
Shanghai is one of the wealthiest cities in the world and this hotel suite certainly reflects that level of luxury and decadence.
Get to know the top 5 largest hospitality project investments in the world
With information from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS database, we take an exciting look at some of the largest hospitality project investments on the planet!
Lifestyles of the rich and famous: residences that feel like luxury hotels
Luxury hotel brands are increasingly working to create residential properties that are central to their business strategies, seeing an expanding trend in which new hotels also include full-time living quarters
Check out the top ten hotels in the world! Did your favorite make it to the list?
The founder of Travel Club, PK’s List, reveals their picks with a new app, specifically listing the top 10 hotels in the world
Want to Find the Most Expensive Hotel Suite in America? Go to New York City
The Mark Hotel is officially the most expensive hotel in America, with a price tag for guests of $75,000 a night
Detroit’s luxury hotel awakening is set to begin with Shinola
Current plans call for the Shinola luxury watch brand to open its first hospitality property in the city this December
A scientific ranking of the 12 best luxury hotels
Researchers have devised an algorithm capable of evaluating hotels based on 118 performance points
Luxury Hotels in Developing Countries Are Fighting to Stem Food Waste
Innovation and common sense are helping major hospitality properties in countries like Mexico or the Maldives put discarded food waste to good use by repurposing it
Waldorf Astoria’s latest marketing campaign seeks to connect with luxury travelers
The iconic Waldorf Astoria brand has announced its ‘Live Unforgettable’ campaign, a bold move to reposition itself as a unique experience with deep connections to the luxury traveler of today
The Apple Leisure and NH Hotels partnership expands another all-Inclusive brand in Europe
Experts say that the agreement between the two companies will likely mean big things for the selection of properties they are able to offer visitors in Europe
Global hotel luxury market projected to reach $115.8 billion by the year 2025
A new report by Grand View Research, Inc. shows major gains will be made by the international tourism industry in the coming years
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Luxury hospitality performance in Africa characterized by volatility [Construction Report]
The past decade has been one of much progress for the countries that comprise the African continent and the hoteliers that operate there
Bulgari to open new luxury hotel in Paris
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has just announced the opening of a new luxury hotel in the French capital of Paris. The luxurious property is set to open in 2020
2018’s top 10 luxury hotel openings
Some of this year’s offerings are in far-flung destinations and offer guests superior quality lodgings with a serious focus on design. We check out ten of the most exciting hotel openings this year.
How Dream Hotel Group is bringing high luxury to smaller markets
For many years, Dream Hotel Group has been known for its hip and luxurious properties in high-profile metropolises such as New York City
The James New York NoMad Opens in Manhattan
The James New York NoMad has opened its doors in Manhattan. We take a look inside this luxury boutique hotel.
There’s more than one way to approach luxury travel nnovation
A key to successful innovation — within any industry — is staying ahead of the game. This is especially true right now in hospitality
Luxury hospitality struggles to define itself
What constitutes “luxury” is constantly being redefined, so how does luxury travel communicate its true identity in these changing times?
At Six Stockholm transforms historic bank into luxury hotel
The idea with At Six Stockholm was to create Scandinavia’s best contemporary luxury hotel, within the setting of a former bank.
Historic Nashville building transformed into luxury hotel
Some of the world’s best hotels are old, historic buildings full of character. For example the 21c Nashville Museum Hotel
TOPHOTELNEWS’ Top 5 luxury hotel brands of the year
We take a look back over the year so far and round up our pick of the Top 5 Luxury Hotel Brands of 2017
Hotels should offer high-end accommodation and social interaction spaces: Raj Vaja
There will be a return of exclusivity, old-school glamour and ballroom-style gala events in hotels and luxury lodging, predicts R. Vaja, CEO at Sinai Management.
Top 5 cosmopolitan hotels for design enthusiasts
An insider’s selection to the top design hotels in the most important cities, featuring the best for eclectic interiors and striking artwork
A look at Europe’s most glamorous new 5-star hotels
As one might expect, there are constantly many luxury hotel projects in the pipeline for Europe
Check the top trending hotel brands of 2017
With the hotel industry aiming itself more and more at millennials and experiential services, we take a look at three new brands that are on our watch list for 2017
Milan gets new luxury hotel in Porta Volta
Hotel Viu is a 124-room new-build development which has been built as part of an extensive regeneration plan that the city of Milan has implemented across the urban area
Why is Sardinia a new heaven for celebrities?
An idyllic, paradisiacal island with crystalline blue waters, white sand, bright wild flowers, hot springs, and perfect breezes, Sardinia has begun to attract a newer crowd: Hollywood celebrities
Meet Havwoods International, a Top Hardwood Floor Designer for Hotels
Britain’s top wood flooring company, which has long supplied the global hospitality industry with their wares.
Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola graces Lake Como’s newest hotel with her unique touch
Crowned Designer Urquiola has taken advantage of the pristine setting of the hotel at every opportunity; the hotel relates to its context almost inherently channeling the lakes peace and tranquility in her use of natural materials, including wood, stone and wool
Luxury Maldives resort of the Sun Resorts Group channels bohemian ethnicity in its multi-million dollar revamp
With its feet firmly planted in the idyllic Indian Ocean, the new facelift of Maldive hotel Kanuhura has gone deeper into island chic
The real estate hotbed of Miami’s Brickell neighbourhood and the opening of the new sbe SLS Brickell hotel
Miami has always appealed to property developers and real estate moguls, but recently also some of the world’s leading fashion designers are also getting in on the action.
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Sol “the Sun King” Kerzner: the passing of a hospitality legend
At age 84, South Africa’s hospitality impresario Solomon “Sol” Kerzner breathes his last, leaving behind an everlasting legacy in global luxury hospitality, including the One&Only and Atlantis brands.
Guest experience, not design alone, is what people pay for: Markus Engel
Chinese urban spaces are saturated, so hotels can only charge premiums by offering a thoughtful guest-centric experience, says Markus Engel, CEO, Urban Resort Concepts.
Meet Rosewood Hotel Group’s new top executives
Rosewood Hotel Group has made a wave of new hires and promotions at the executive level, including a new chief information officer and several VPs.
Fattal Hotels to open luxury boutique hotel in historic Tel Aviv property
Israeli hotel chain set to invest NIS 50 million into conversion of Kabbalah centre into boutique hotel
Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol unveils new luxury panorama suites
With renovation done, the hotel will welcome guests from June 19, 2019 with the newly added Panorama Suites up for booking from Aug. 1
Luxurious new boutique hotel Torel 1884 opens in Porto
A new 23-key boutique property has opened in a former palace in the historic city of Porto
ANARCHITECT gives abandoned convenience store a second life as luxury desert hotel
Meet Al Faya Lodge, a UAE desert’s new, luxury oasis with a cool backstory
Sustainability is also about buying quality: Silvana Rossi [Video]
The traditional approach is that quality in itself is sustainable because it has longevity and ages gracefully. True luxury hotels understand this, says Argenta Project’s S. Rossi
Wynn Resorts rated highest-scoring luxury hotel brand by Forbes Travel Guide
As luxury hotel brands continue to rapidly evolve, Wynn Resorts has emerged from the pack with its stunning design, high-quality amenities, and top-tier staff.
Want to stay in a vegan hotel? In Thailand, you now can
PlantLife Hotel Sanctuary, a plant-based hotel where guests can enjoy the company of rescued animals, will soon launch its luxurious vegan travel experience
Brunei-linked hotels’ social media accounts go dead following controversial LGBTQI laws
Calls from celebrities to boycott luxury hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei result in the deactivation of social media accounts because of abuse
We wanted a hotel Southend could be proud of: Sadiq Chikte [Video]
Seven Hotel’s Director Sadiq Chikte spoke exclusively to TOPHOTELNEWS about the motivation behind building a luxury hotel in Southend-on-Sea, and their being included in the Michelin Guide 2019 within a year of operations.
Check out Canada’s best & foremost hotels of 2019
Come and discover the best hotels in Canada, according to a recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report
Ruby Hotels unveils plans for 10 new destinations by 2021
The Munich-based hotel company and pioneer of the “lean luxury” concept announces ambitious expansion plans to open ten new properties by 2021.
Two impressive Six Senses resorts win top accolades
Luxury brand Six Senses enter 2019 on a high with two resorts in Oman and the Seychelles included in Best Hotels’ gold list
Viral social media video motivates luxury hotels in China to do better
A new video that went viral online shows maids at a luxury hotel, using the same sponges they use to clean sinks to also clean the cups available in the room
The luxury travel experience
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts reveals what motivates and inspires their guests in a new report Luxury Insights Report: Gateway to Home
Check out the Shanghai luxury suite that costs $22,000 per night [Infographic]
Shanghai is one of the wealthiest cities in the world and this hotel suite certainly reflects that level of luxury and decadence.
Get to know the top 5 largest hospitality project investments in the world
With information from the TOPHOTELPROJECTS database, we take an exciting look at some of the largest hospitality project investments on the planet!
Lifestyles of the rich and famous: residences that feel like luxury hotels
Luxury hotel brands are increasingly working to create residential properties that are central to their business strategies, seeing an expanding trend in which new hotels also include full-time living quarters
Check out the top ten hotels in the world! Did your favorite make it to the list?
The founder of Travel Club, PK’s List, reveals their picks with a new app, specifically listing the top 10 hotels in the world
Want to Find the Most Expensive Hotel Suite in America? Go to New York City
The Mark Hotel is officially the most expensive hotel in America, with a price tag for guests of $75,000 a night
Detroit’s luxury hotel awakening is set to begin with Shinola
Current plans call for the Shinola luxury watch brand to open its first hospitality property in the city this December
A scientific ranking of the 12 best luxury hotels
Researchers have devised an algorithm capable of evaluating hotels based on 118 performance points