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STARS AND MOVIES AT VILLA IGIEA FOR A SPECIAL SICILIAN SET-JETTING SUMMER FILM SERIES
This summer, Villa Igiea transforms into a captivating open-air cinema for Cinema: journeys through the world and the soul, a curated collection of film screenings that explore travel in all its forms – physical, emotional and metaphorical – through the lens of contemporary cinema.
Ovolo Hotels Unveils the Ultimate Luxury Dog-Friendly Stay With Hottest Partner Lineup
Ovolo Hotels is redefining pet-friendly travel with the refresh of their V.I.Pooch offering, providing an elevated in-room experience for four-legged guests that brings together a curated lineup of premium pet brands from August 1st 2025. From gourmet meals to plush bedding and wellness essentials, Ovolo is delivering an experience that treats dogs as true VIPs.
BAR STRAVINSKIJ AT HOTEL DE RUSSIE LAUNCHES NEW COCKTAIL MENU BY SALVATORE CALABRESE
This July, Bar Stravinskij at Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel, unveils its new cocktail menu, curated by world-renowned mixologist Salvatore Calabrese – The Maestro – in collaboration with Resident Bar Manager Mattia Capezzuoli and his talented team.
Fizz by Loews Hotels Pops Onto the Scene
Loews Hotels & Co is redefining the hotel beverage experience with Fizz by Loews Hotels, a new, soda-centric program designed for the modern guest. Launching this summer nationwide, Fizz by Loews Hotels puts crafted carbonation center stage, serving up refreshing, customizable, house-made sodas and spritzes available at all Loews properties.
Sicily's Verdura Resort has unveiled a new clubhouse
Sicily's Verdura Resort has unveiled a new clubhouse between its two championship golf courses, strengthening its status as one of Europe's leading luxury golf destinations. Positioned between the resort's award-winning West Shore and East Links courses, the clubhouse brings together classic architecture, refined finishes and contemporary functionality offering golfers a space to relax, recharge and reconnect.
The Ballantyne Hotel Announces Fall 2025 Opening Of Dunbar Social By TopgolfⓇ
The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte is thrilled to announce Dunbar Social by TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite – a renowned gaming simulator, entertainment, and dining destination featuring the signature immersive TopgolfⓇ virtual fairway, along with non-golf games such as zombie dodgeball, hockey, football, carnival classics, and more, offering fun for everyone. Slated to open in late September 2025, Dunbar Social will be the first TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite within a North Carolina hotel and will be located near Gallery Restaurant and Stream Park. Perfect for both business and leisure, the new venue will welcome hotel guests and residents alike, offering an unparalleled experience for corporate meetings and retreats, private practice sessions, VIP entertaining, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, birthdays, significant milestones, as well as custom events.
The Datai Pledge – a sustainability report with true impact unveiled
As The Datai Langkawi celebrates five years of its signature environmental and community-driven initiative, The Datai Pledge unveils its fifth annual Impact Report—an ambitious, data-rich overview of measurable progress rooted in four core pillars: Fish For The Future, Pure For The Future, Wildlife For The Future, and Youth For The Future.
Capella Hotels and Resorts partners with Liv Lo Golding
To commemorate its third consecutive win as “Best Hotel Brand” in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Capella Hotels and Resorts has partnered with wellness advocate and cultural curator Liv Lo Golding to launch an exclusive seven-day package named A Journey Through the Capella Constellation. Priced at USD380,000, two guests will explore their choice of Capella destinations through cultural encounters thoughtfully curated with Golding.
Accor Arrives on The Strip with Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Accor, in partnership with businessman and casino owner Phil Ruffin, today announced the signing of Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection. The salient 2,884 key property overlooks the city's premier racing circuit and features some of the best panoramic views of Las Vegas. To be operated under a franchise agreement with Accor when it officially debuts later this year, Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Handwritten Collection joins a global portfolio of carefully curated hotels and becomes the second Handwritten Collection address in the United States, following Hotel Stratford San Francisco - Handwritten Collection last year. The signing further increases Accor's presence in the Americas region, with more than 550 hotels open and operating, and reflects the Group's growing presence across North America.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces first voco resort in Oman
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement for voco Al Mouj Muscat, a 251-key beachfront resort set to open in Q4 2025. Alongside Golden Group Holding, the deal marks the first signing of the voco brand in the Sultanate of Oman, further expanding IHG’s premium portfolio across the Middle East.
Accor Appoints Raki Phillips as Regional President for Premium, Midscale & Economy Division
Accor has announced the appointment of Raki Phillips as Regional President for the Premium, Midscale & Economy (PME) division across the Middle East & Africa & Türkiye, effective November 2025. He succeeds Paul Stevens in leading one of Accor’s most strategically important regions.
Marriott International Completes Acquisition of citizenM Brand
Today, Marriott International has completed its acquisition of the innovative lifestyle brand citizenM. As Marriott focuses on further growing the company’s select-service portfolio globally, this transaction provides even more lodging offerings for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members in exciting destinations around the world.