St. Lucia’s iconic Jade Mountain Resort has received more top international travel accolades while its sister resort Anse Chastanet continues to be recognized by the world’s most discriminating travelers. Naming Jade Mountain the number one “Best Hotel in the Caribbean”, U.S. News & World Report rhapsodized about the resort’s high-rise vistas of The Pitons, with …
La Residence, Hue, a historic 122-room boutique hotel on the south bank of the Perfume River in the one-time imperial capital of Vietnam officially observed its emergence recently as Azerai La Residence, Hue, the second hotel in a new group formed by hotelier Adrian Zecha. Concurrent with the hotel’s rebranding is the conclusion of work …
Trek Travel is partnering with Blackberry Mountain, a highly anticipated new hotel to open in the United States in 2019, to debut a new Blackberry Mountain Cycling Tour that blends outdoor activity, wellness and thoughtful indulgence this fall. The six-day, five-night adventure will offer an immersive experience of luxury, adventure, renowned hospitality. “We are thrilled …
As part of the current $690M property-wide renovation of Palms Casino Resort, the hotel is revealing the complete redesign of two of its most iconic suites, the Hardwood and the Kingpin (pictured). With a luxe redesign by Rockwell Group and featuring a basketball court, bowling lanes and more out-of-the-box amenities, these suites join Palms’ collection …
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a leading independent hotel brand representing more than 700 distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences across 85 countries, has announced the growth of its global portfolio with the addition of 15 new member hotels between October 1 and December 31, 2018. From an adults-only all-inclusive resort to a 16th century palace, these …
This February marks the 10-year anniversary of The Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino opening its doors. To celebrate their continued success as a significant staple to the Curaçao tourism community, the hotel will be undergoing an extensive refresh to enhance their guest’s experience. “We want to reflect the natural beauty of Curaçao with a calming …
Mandarin Oriental has announced the appointment of Kelly Mickens as Sales Manager, overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Canouan’s U.S. and Canadian markets. For over a decade, Kelly acquired travel industry expertise selling luxury travel, both as a travel agent and from the hotelier side. Her extensive experience includes posts with Altour, Protravel International, and American Express Travel’s …
Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel brand, has unveiled INNSiDE Prague Old Town, its latest property and first hotel in the Czech capital. Opening in March 2019, the hotel marks a new era for the INNSiDE by Meliá portfolio, fitting perfectly into the brand’s evolution of design-led lifestyle and resort hotels, to give guests more …
The Whitney, a new 66-room luxury boutique hotel, is set to open in spring 2019 in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill. The property is revitalizing and expanding an existing hotel to create a new landmark at the corner of Charles Street and Cambridge Street in the treasured neighborhood. Named for Henry Melville Whitney, a prominent Boston …
Wymara Ltd. has announced a new brand, Wymara Resort and Villas, set against the panoramic seascape of Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks + Caicos Islands; ushering in a new year and a new era for the luxury resort and newly-unveiled oceanfront Villas on Turtle Tail (pictured). The resort and villas remain fully owned and …