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THE BALMORAL UNVEILS ‘LAND, LOCH AND SKY’ EXPERIENCE
Edinburgh’s most iconic hotel launches a bespoke four day experience to discover Scotland by land, loch and sky.
Diverse Luxury Lodges around Australia
This week marks the winter solstice in Australia, and the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. As this marker of the changing seasons passes us yet again, we reflect on the meaning of light…it really is different down here. The wonder of first light as dawn breaks on every new day. The romance of last light and lingering sunsets. The rising of the moon in all her glory. The deep blackness of the night sky sprinkled with the light of a million stars.
World’s Most Expensive Holiday Costs £1.7 Million
The world’s most expensive holiday has been unveiled costing one super-rich couple £1.7 million. Revealed by travel experts at Panache Cruises, two lucky guests will cruise the world, staying in the unrivalled luxury of a unique 4,443 square foot ultra-luxury suite.
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home: Villa Caldera, Santorini - Greece
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest private vacation homes, chalets and mansions, comprises a hand-picked selection of exceptional homes, each chosen for its outstanding quality and sought-after location, while also providing personalised service and experiences in keeping with the legendary hospitality of the award-winning brand.
Accor and LVMH Partner to Redefine Luxury Travel with Orient Express Revival
Accor and LVMH have formed a strategic partnership to rejuvenate the Orient Express brand, famous for its luxurious travel experiences since 1883. Under Accor’s ownership, plans include launching new hotels in Rome and Venice, reintroducing historic trains, and unveiling the first Orient Express sailing ship by 2026.
Banyan Tree debuts into Japan with its first property in Kyoto
Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company with purpose, proudly announces the opening of Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto in the third quarter of 2024, which marks the debut of the Banyan Tree brand in Japan. Located in the historic Higashiyama Ward of Kyoto City, Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto will feature 52 guestrooms, the signature Banyan Tree Spa and two distinctive dining experiences.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL MAYFAIR, LONDON IS NOW OPEN
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the group’s second property in London with the opening of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair on historic Hanover Square, where fashion, art, business and culture intersect. The sleek and boutique sister property to Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park comprises of 50 guestrooms and suites, 77 private residences, award-winning Chef Akira Back’s London restaurant debut, two bars and a beautiful spa.
TA’AKTANA, A LUXURY COLLECTION RESORT & SPA, LABUAN BAJO DEBUTS ON THE SHORES OF INDONESIA
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo in one of Indonesia’s most scenic and distinctive leisure destinations. The waterfront property, Marriott International’s first in Labuan Bajo and The Luxury Collection’s second property in Indonesia, is nestled between a canopy of surrounding wild forests and the beauty of the Flores Sea.
CELEBRITY CRUISES ELEVATES ‘THE RETREAT’ EXPERIENCE
Celebrity Cruises® takes the suite life to new heights with new premium and personalized enhancements for The Retreat, providing the most elevated experience at sea. Offering more perks and amenities than ever before, The Retreat isn’t just a suite. It’s the most elevated experience at sea, period.
SHA Spain Earns Multiple Nominations at 2024 World Spa Awards
SHA Spain, a renowned wellness clinic, has achieved remarkable recognition by securing nominations in four prestigious categories at the 2024 World Spa Awards. This year, SHA Spain stands out as a leader in the global wellness industry, competing for titles that underscore its commitment to excellence, innovation, and transformative health practices.
Vivienne Westwood design handcrafted fan to illustrate Hanover Square, home of the Mandarin Oriental
In the heart of Mayfair’s Hanover Square, the new Mandarin Oriental sits just across from 44 Conduit Street, the Mayfair home of the Vivienne Westwood boutique. Through a shared love of the historic area, one of London’s finest and oldest squares, Mandarin Oriental worked with the house of Vivienne Westwood to design a handcrafted fan to illustrate this elegant square and create a signature emblem to inform the individuality of the new Mandarin Oriental hotel.
Sanlorenzo Launches First Superyacht With Green Methanol Fuel Cell System
Pioneers in maritime sustainability, Sanlorenzo and has just achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards carbon neutrality with the launch of the first unit of its 50Steel last weekend – the world’s first superyacht with a Green Methanol Reformer Fuel Cell system, capable of powering the onboard hotel systems with zero emissions, revolutionising the industry’s approach to sustainability - in collaboration with Siemens Energy.