Luxury Travel News

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Debuts Winter 2022 Journeys
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, has unveiled its December journeys. This festive season, the distinct midnight-blue carriages will glide through Europe’s winter-scapes on one-night journeys to Florence, Paris, Venice and Vienna.

Holland America Line’s 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Returns
Holland America Line is continuing to bolster its longer voyages departing from a North America homeport, and the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is the newest addition. The 94-day journey that’s been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.

Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness, Inc. Announce Exclusive License Agreement
Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic premium cruise brand and a brand of Carnival Corporation & plc today announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, Inc, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands.

Disney Cruise Line Charts Course for Adventure with New Ship and Island Destination
At D23 Expo on Sunday, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared news and updates from Disney theme parks and beyond, including a trove of new adventures in store for Disney Cruise Line guests.

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort Announces Wellness Fitness Retreats
Want a chance to explore emotional wellbeing, take on exciting fitness challenges and push your mental limits? Take advantage of Anantara Layan Phuket Resort’s Wellness and Fitness Retreats which have been specially created for couples, individual travellers and friends.

Radisson brand expands its footprint in Phuket’s stunning sunset coast
Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand the Radisson’s brand footprint with Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket, a stylish upscale hotel set on the stunning west coast of this popular resort island, joining the portfolio.

Marriott Bonvoy Gives Travelers Another Reason to Make a Brand New Bucket List This Fall
If you’re looking for a sign that it’s time to book your next trip, this is it. Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, is inviting members to make a brand-new bucket list this fall with the launch of its latest Global Promotion.

The Thompson Hotels Brand Expands into European Market with the Opening of Thompson Madrid
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces today the opening of the highly anticipated Thompson Madrid, the first Thompson Hotels branded property in Spain. Setting an inspiring new standard for modern luxury stays, the 175-room hotel is a celebration of thoughtfully curated style and global sophistication with an authentic Madrilenian flair, delivering an exciting destination for culturally astute travelers looking to immerse themselves within the vibrant Spanish capital.

THE LANGHAM, SEATTLE HOTEL & RESIDENCES TO OPEN IN ICONIC DOWNTOWN LOCATION
Langham Hospitality Group announces that it will own and manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences in downtown Seattle, USA, slated to open in 2026. The Langham, Seattle and The Langham Residences will be housed in a new 42-story building rising up from the iconic façade of the Terminal Sales Annex Building built in 1916 which is a designated Seattle landmark.

Avani Hotels Opens Retro-Chic Utopia on Koh Samui’s Legendary Chaweng Beach
The latest addition to the buzzing Chaweng Beach, the newly opened Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club brings the glamorous, freewheeling spirit of the 1950s Palm Beach and Miami to Koh Samui’s powdery white sand.

Hyatt’s New Inclusive Collection to Debut in Bulgaria with Plans for Five All-Inclusive Resorts
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – with five all-inclusive resorts in Bulgaria. Less than one year since the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group, a leading resort brand management platform

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Acquires European Hotel Brand Vienna House
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels in over 95 countries, today announced its acquisition of the Vienna House brand for €44 million ($44 million) adding an upscale and midscale portfolio of approximately 40 hotels and more than 6,000 rooms