Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH), renowned for its independently minded portfolio of boutique properties, has launched a sustainability Call-to-Action (CTA) Report. Marking the 35th anniversary of the brand in 2025, SLH’s version of a CTA report looks at the past, present and future of small luxury hotels and sustainability. The report shares the inside track of the SLH journey to date, valuable insights learned along the way from its standout properties and impactful partnerships, and outlines commitments to come. The report, SLH’s largest call to action yet, is a continuation of an ethos that has always kept sustainable principles front of mind, championing small, independent and family-owned hotels since its inception. By nature of being anti-chain and anti-same, the luxury escapes in the portfolio have been operating in sustainable, mindful ways for decades, with hero hotels now exemplified in SLH’s Considerate Collection.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury travel platform Hyatt acquired in 2023, now available for booking.

Set amidst the breathtaking scenery of Lake Como in Italy, Vista Lago di Como stands as a testament to luxury, elegance, and personalized hospitality. Its reputation as one of Europe’s finest boutique hotels has been solidified through its commitment to providing guests with an unforgettable experience amidst the stunning natural beauty of the region. Now, as it gears up for the prestigious World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony, Vista Lago di Como finds itself nominated for the coveted title of Europe’s Leading Boutique Hotel, a recognition that celebrates its excellence in the hospitality industry.

Handwritten Collection, a midscale collection brand of Accor, celebrates its first anniversary in January 2024, with a burgeoning roster of charming and diverse hotels around the world. The brand first launched in January 2023, with the purpose of bringing together small to mid-size hotels that authentically reflect the character and warmth of the people who love and look after them.

The Wee Hotel Company is embracing its growing reputation for offering Scotland’s cosiest gourmet retreats with the launch of new ‘Wee Winter Breaks’ on the Isle of Skye and Argyll coast this autumn and winter.

Mr & Mrs Smith is opening a new office in Los Angeles as part of its plans to expand into the US market.