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The Ivory Debuts in Koreatown

The Ivory Debuts in Koreatown

A new hospitality concept is quietly redefining the landscape of Los Angeles boutique hotels. Located in the heart of Koreatown, The Ivory is an intimate, 48-room urban sanctuary designed to offer guests a sense of belonging and considered design within one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

AI shifts power in travel distribution from visibility to trust

AI shifts power in travel distribution from visibility to trust

Artificial Intelligence is shifting power in travel distribution away from visibility and toward trust, redefining how travelers discover, evaluate and book experiences. Rather than eliminating intermediaries, AI is reshaping where value — and control — sits across the travel ecosystem. As travelers increasingly rely on AI assistants to plan trips, the industry is moving from a search-driven model to one where algorithms decide what gets seen — and what gets sold.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Heart of Budapest

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts in the Heart of Budapest

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has debuted in Hungary with the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Budapest, gracefully set within the iconic Klotild Palace, one of the city’s most distinguished architectural landmarks. Moments from the Danube and the capital’s most admired attractions, The St. Regis Budapest revives a storied Belle Époque monument, introducing the brand’s timeless sophistication, signature rituals and anticipatory service to Budapest’s most distinguished address. The opening marks a defining new chapter for luxury hospitality in Hungary, introducing a sanctuary where historic grandeur meets contemporary refinement.

The Fife Arms unveils a new bedroom inspired by Coco Chanel and her love affair with Scotland

The Fife Arms unveils a new bedroom inspired by Coco Chanel and her love affair with Scotland

The Fife Arms, the award-winning hotel located in the village of Braemar, in the heart of the Scottish Cairngorms Mountains, has added a new bedroom inspired by fashion designer Gabrielle Bonheur ‘Coco’ Chanel, whose connection to the fabrics and pastimes of the Highlands inspired her legendary collections. Akin to the nest of an exotic bird, the bedroom pays homage to this free-spirited and wild character who first came to Scotland in the 1920s during her romance with Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster. Over the next decade, Chanel fell in love with the culture of the Highlands and became an avid fisherwoman and a renowned fly fisher.

Between sky and sea; a 260 m² work of art by Atelier Saint-Lazare, overlooking the Mediterranean.

Between sky and sea; a 260 m² work of art by Atelier Saint-Lazare, overlooking the Mediterranean.

In May 2026, on the Côte d’Azur, Les Roches Rouges, the iconic property from the Beaumier collection, unveils its new Riviera Suite, a 135 m² private residence opening onto 125 m² of panoramic terrace. Suspended above the waves with its own independent entrance, the suite immediately feels like a secluded apartment. Conceived by Atelier Saint-Lazare as a habitable sculpture, this rooftop residence revisits the modernist golden age of the Côte d’Azur through a bold yet restrained architectural language. The Riviera Suite perfectly expresses the vision of Les Roches Rouges: direct connection to the environment, the careful choice of materials and the power of simplicity.

The Luxury Collection Debuts on Rhodes with the Opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes

The Luxury Collection Debuts on Rhodes with the Opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes

The Luxury Collection announces the opening of Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes, marking the brand’s arrival on the storied Greek island. Poised above the Mediterranean Sea, Amoh, a Luxury Collection Resort, Rhodes welcomes global explorers to a destination shaped by epicurean experiences, wellness, and cultural immersion. Set along Kavos Beach in Pefki, just moments from the ancient town of Lindos, the hotel emerges from a landscape where layers of history are etched into the coastline, bordered by a Hellenistic-Roman limestone quarry that anchors the resort in its archaeological past. The hotel’s design, curated by the award-winning London design firm Studio Lost, is deeply informed by Greece’s enduring stonework traditions and artisanal craftsmanship, as well as its ever-changing movement of the surrounding sea. A restrained palette of minerals and tactile materials unfolds throughout the resort, while sculptural stone elements and artworks sourced from the nearby ancient quarry offer a quiet homage to the island’s heritage.

World Gourmet Festival Returns to Bangkok with “The World of Flavours”

World Gourmet Festival Returns to Bangkok with “The World of Flavours”

The celebrated World Gourmet Festival returns to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel from 29 September to 4 October, inviting guests to embark on an extraordinary culinary journey under this year’s theme, “The World of Flavours.” Renowned as one of Asia’s premier gastronomic events, the festival will bring together an exceptional collective of internationally acclaimed chefs, regional talents, and leading local culinary figures. Complementing this global lineup, chefs from Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel will also be featured across select experiences, adding further depth to the program.

12Go Launches a ChatGPT App, Opening Asia's Largest Ground & Sea Transport Network to AI-Travellers

12Go Launches a ChatGPT App, Opening Asia's Largest Ground & Sea Transport Network to AI-Travellers

12Go, the leading ground and sea transport brand in Asia and part of the Travelier group, today launches a ChatGPT App, bringing its large choice of buses, ferries, trains, and multimodal routes across Asia directly into ChatGPT. For the first time, travelers worldwide can use natural language to search and compare transport across Asia's most fragmented transport ecosystems — and book in seconds once redirected to 12Go's website and App.

WIZZ AIR MARKS ONE YEAR OF CUSTOMER FIRST COMPASS WITH EXTENSIVE NETWORK EXPANSION

WIZZ AIR MARKS ONE YEAR OF CUSTOMER FIRST COMPASS WITH EXTENSIVE NETWORK EXPANSION

Wizz Air today provided a one-year update on its €14 billion Customer First Compass transformation plan, highlighting a year of strong operational performance, continued network expansion and new customer-focused innovations. Over the past 12 months, the airline has maintained an average completion rate of 99.5%1 while continuing to scale its operations, operating 7% more flights than the same period last year. Wizz Air now operates a fleet of 262 aircraft, strengthening its position as one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry2.

Michel Reybier Hospitality Acquires Management of Château de Sacy

Michel Reybier Hospitality Acquires Management of Château de Sacy

Michel Reybier Hospitality is pleased to announce the takeover of Château de Sacy, nestled in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, just a few minutes from Reims. This exclusive property, comprising 12 rooms and suites, is set on the hillsides of Champagne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

LA FIERMONTINA OCEAN UNVEILS NEW COMMUNITY HUB, BRIDGING LUXURY HOSPITALITY AND RURAL EMPOWERMENT

LA FIERMONTINA OCEAN UNVEILS NEW COMMUNITY HUB, BRIDGING LUXURY HOSPITALITY AND RURAL EMPOWERMENT

La Fiermontina Ocean (lafiermontinacollection.com), the eco-retreat set within northern Morocco’s protected Sahel park, proudly announces the opening of its Community Hub. This innovative space marks a new chapter in the resort’s "circular hospitality" model, allowing guests to move beyond traditional tourism to directly interact with, learn from, and support the rural villages of Dchier and its neighbors.