South Florida-based B Hotels & Resorts has announced its new B Our Preferred Travel Agent rewards program, rolling out January 2014. The program encourages agents to learn about B Hotels & Resorts, while also increasing revenue through upselling and cross-promoting B properties. The ongoing program incentivizes agents with opportunities to receive higher commissions, exclusive rates and …
Andrew Harpers’ Hideaway Report has named Kwandwe Private Game Reserve as ‘Best Wildlife Experience’ under the 2014 Grand Award’s Special Recognition Awards category. Reviewed incognito, properties must offer a particularly memorable experience, be relatively small in size, possess strong individual personalities, offer relaxing atmospheres and demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service to be considered …
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has signed a management contract for the Hotel Concorde Berlin which, as of February 1, 2014, will be operated under its new name, the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm. Together with the Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall and the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, the brand already manages four properties in Germany – due to be joined …
The Alpina Gstaad has been awarded one of the highest honors in gastronomy and the hospitality industry – its first Michelin Star. Restaurant Sommet in this Swiss Alpine resort’s newest luxury hotel was recognized, offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard. The Michelin Guide to Restaurants, known by food lovers as simply the “Red …
The Sheraton Bailuhu Resort, Huizhou in China’s southern Guangdong province has opened its doors. The resort is the second Sheraton hotel in Huizhou city and marks the brand’s continuing growth in the country as well as its robust expansion plans across Asia Pacific, where Sheraton recently celebrated its 100th hotel milestone. “We are very excited to partner …
As the weather and climate patterns change all over the world, many places have seen changes in rainfall, resulting in more floods, droughts, intense rain, as well as more frequent and severe heat waves. As these changes become more pronounced in the coming decades, it is likely to present challenges to our society and our environment. …
Blue Residences will provide travelers to Aruba with luxury accommodations and services when it opens March 1, 2014 on Eagle Beach, frequently listed as one of the top 10 beaches in the Caribbean. Travelers can be the first to experience this ground-breaking property with the resort’s grand opening special offering 20% off regular rates on reservations made …
St. Maarten is kicking off the new year with hotel and facility enhancements, new properties and a host of scheduled events for 2014. Resort Enhancements: Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino recently completed a series of renovations around the property and has rebranded itself to appeal to a more adult audience. Each room now …
The new MannaBay Hotel is set to rival the very best hotels in Cape Town, South Africa in its stylish new home at the top of Oranjezicht. The new hotel is just a short distance from the old MannaBay and even closer to Table Mountain. The back gate opens directly into Table Mountain National Park. …
The 2014 Michelin Guide to Hong Kong and Macau has awarded three of the InterContinental Hong Kong ‘s restaurants a total of four Michelin stars- SPOON by Alain Ducasse, Yan Toh Heen and THE STEAK HOUSE winebar + grill – giving the hotel the distinction of having three Michelin star restaurants under one roof for the second year …