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SWAP SCREEN TIME FOR SUNRISE YOGA: ESCAPE TO MAURITIUS WITH YOGA EXPERT TARA LEE

SWAP SCREEN TIME FOR SUNRISE YOGA: ESCAPE TO MAURITIUS WITH YOGA EXPERT TARA LEE

As burnout, stress and digital fatigue continue to rise, luxury travellers are increasingly seeking holidays that leave them feeling genuinely restored rather than simply relaxed. A new three-day residency this Autumn at Heritage Resorts in Mauritius hosted by leading UK yoga expert Tara Lee offers the ultimate digital detox in one of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful natural settings.

How five Myconian Resorts are rewriting the rules of Mediterranean architecture

How five Myconian Resorts are rewriting the rules of Mediterranean architecture

Mykonos, Greece — Architecture is rarely just about shelter; at its most ambitious, it is an orchestration of human emotion and environment. On an island too often caricatured by its own nightlife, the family-owned Myconian Collection is quietly executing a masterclass in structural narrative. Through five distinct properties, the collection demonstrates how thoughtful design filters light, stone, and topography to dictate the pace, mood, and depth of the Aegean experience.

Marriott International Signs Agreement with Fitwel

Marriott International Signs Agreement with Fitwel

Marriott International, Inc. today announced an agreement with Fitwel, a leading healthy building certification system focused on optimizing occupant health through built environment strategies, to further integrate wellness solutions across its global branded residential portfolio. Underscoring Marriott’s focus on advancing health and wellness in residential design and operations, this agreement marks Fitwel’s first enterprise partnership and establishes Marriott as Fitwel’s first hospitality Champion+ company, a designation recognizing organizations that implement wellness solutions at scale to create a consistent and lasting positive impact for residents and communities. This portfolio-wide agreement is designed to go beyond the individual residential property level, spanning solutions across Marriott International’s full residential portfolio, aligning operational excellence with a measurable, globally recognized standard for healthier buildings.

Minor Hotels Names Tamer Khedr Managing Director for Egypt Expansion

Minor Hotels Names Tamer Khedr Managing Director for Egypt Expansion

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and under development across 66 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, has appointed Tamer Khedr as Managing Director, Minor Hotels Egypt. The appointment marks an important milestone in the group's long-term growth strategy for one of its most significant emerging markets

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Sets the Scene for One of the Season’s Best Summer Staycations

Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai Sets the Scene for One of the Season’s Best Summer Staycations

As temperatures rise and the school holidays approach, Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai is already in full summer vacation mode. Created for families looking for some of the best summer experiences to enjoy close to home, the resort’s June offers make room for sun-soaked days by the water, relaxed dining, rejuvenating wellness treatments, and plenty of exciting activities to keep younger guests entertained. Those staying overnight with the UAE Residents Staycation or Stay 3, Pay 2 offer can settle into the full resort rhythm, while the family daycation gives guests a shorter but equally fun-filled way to enjoy the summer holidays.

ANNOUNCING OCTOLA III: A NEW ERA OF ARCTIC LUXURY

ANNOUNCING OCTOLA III: A NEW ERA OF ARCTIC LUXURY

On December 1st, 2026, Octola III will welcome its first guests to a new wilderness retreat hidden within the remote fells of Finnish Lapland. Perched on the site of a former radar station, the invitation-only lodge accommodates up to six guests and combines ultra-private hospitality, bespoke Arctic experiences and meaningful connections to Sámi culture, all within a vast private wilderness overlooking the tundra. LAPLAND, BY PRIVATE INVITATION

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel Secures Multiple Wins at Middle East Chef & F&B Excellence Awards

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel Secures Multiple Wins at Middle East Chef & F&B Excellence Awards

Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel proudly announces a remarkable achievement at the Hozpitality Group’s Middle East Chef Excellence Awards, F&B Excellence Awards, and Leaders Powerlist 2026. The property secured multiple accolades that reinforce its position as a leading destination for culinary excellence and exceptional hospitality in the UAE. The hotel’s talented culinary and F&B team was recognized across several categories, reflecting their creativity, passion, and commitment to consistently delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel launches sustainable F&B initiatives to reduce carbon emissions & waste

Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel launches sustainable F&B initiatives to reduce carbon emissions & waste

The Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has unveiled two sustainability initiatives that are helping to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, by minimising food waste, saving water and improving operational efficiency. Located adjacent to the Ibn Battuta Mall, the 411 room five-star property which is owned by Seven Tides International and operated by Minor Hotels, now sources its own produce locally at the Khawaneej Farm in Dubai. The initiative enhances the quality, freshness, and sustainability of the hotel’s food offering through a direct farm-to-table approach.

Forget South Beach: This Is the Miami Locals Actually Show Their Friends

Forget South Beach: This Is the Miami Locals Actually Show Their Friends

Ask someone who has actually lived in Miami for years where they take visiting friends, and South Beach rarely makes the list. The crowds, the markup on a mediocre mojito, and the parking hassle push locals toward neighborhoods that feel more like the city actually does, day to day. Rent a bike or book a rideshare for a half-day, head away from the Art Deco strip, and you will land in pockets of the city built around lush outdoor space, real food, and water that is not lined with rented beach chairs.

MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTRODUCES ITS NEW RESORT –  MANDARIN ORIENTAL PUNTA NEGRA, MALLORCA

MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTRODUCES ITS NEW RESORT – MANDARIN ORIENTAL PUNTA NEGRA, MALLORCA

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, welcoming its first guests this month. This exquisite transformation on the island’s coveted southwest coastline in Calvià is near the elegant Puerto Portals, an exclusive marina known for prestigious regattas, fine dining and luxury brands. This is the third property in Spain, following Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid. To celebrate the opening, the resort’s team has put together a special Be the First to Stay accommodation package.

ROBERT DE NIRO UNVEILS FIRST NOBU RESIDENCES IN EGYPT AS PART OF NOBU HOSPITALITY’S EXPANSION

ROBERT DE NIRO UNVEILS FIRST NOBU RESIDENCES IN EGYPT AS PART OF NOBU HOSPITALITY’S EXPANSION

Nobu, the globally recognised luxury lifestyle brand, and leading Egyptian real estate developer SODIC welcomed international media, industry leaders and VIP guests to Nobu Hotel London Portman Square on 19 June. The event, hosted by SODIC General Manager Ayman Amer, and Nobu founders Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, alongside CEO Trevor Horwell offered guests an exclusive first look at Nobu Hotel and Nobu Residences North Coast, which will anchor SODIC's visionary OGAMI development on Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline.

KERTEN HOSPITALITY EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING JOONTOS BRAND WITH OPENING IN KUWAIT

KERTEN HOSPITALITY EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING JOONTOS BRAND WITH OPENING IN KUWAIT

Global lifestyle hospitality group, Kerten Hospitality, has announced the opening of Joontos at Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf, Kuwait, marking the next chapter in the growth of one of the Group’s most celebrated culinary concepts. Following the success of the original Joontos at Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla, Saudi Arabia - which earned a prestigious Bib Gourmand distinction in the inaugural Michelin Guide Saudi Arabia 2025 - the new opening brings the brand’s philosophy of connection, craftsmanship and shared dining experiences to a new audience on the Arabian Gulf.