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Discover BIJAL Resorts: Where Luxury and Play Unite on Turkey’s Riviera
Gürok Group, renowned for its luxurious JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING properties, introduces its latest brand, BIJAL Resorts, with an ultra-luxury villa resort in the Antalya Province of Turkey. BIJAL Resorts combines Turkish hospitality with the ultra-luxury experience offered by Gürok Group’s previous ventures.
Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club Launches ‘Girlcation’ Experience in Collaboration with Duck & Dry
Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club in Mayfair has partnered with Duck & Dry, London’s premier blow dry bar, to offer a unique ‘girlcation’ experience. This package includes a blow dry or updo and express nails at Duck & Dry’s Mayfair salon, followed by an overnight stay at Althoff St. James’s Hotel & Club.
NH Collection Maldives Havodda Welcomes Marlon Abeyakoon as General Manager
Minor Hotels has appointed Marlon Abeyakoon as the General Manager of NH Collection Maldives Havodda, marking the debut of the NH Collection brand in a non-urban destination. With over 25 years of luxury hospitality and rebranding expertise, Abeyakoon brings a wealth of experience from prestigious global brands like Kerzner, Hilton, and Marriott
Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles Partner for Ultimate Family Holiday Experience
Royal Caribbean and The Wiggles are teaming up to offer an unparalleled family holiday experience in Australia for the summer of 2025-2026. The collaboration introduces exclusive Wiggles Sailings featuring beloved characters like Captain Feathersword and Dorothy the Dinosaur.
Accor’s Comprehensive Water Stewardship Initiatives: Pioneering Sustainable Hospitality
Accor reaffirms its commitment to water stewardship by unveiling a suite of initiatives aimed at preserving water resources globally. These efforts focus on reducing water consumption, improving water quality, and promoting sustainability across its operations, food and beverage value chain, and guest engagement.
Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch: A New Hub for Business and Leisure in Western Australia
Courtyard by Marriott® celebrates the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, its first hotel in Western Australia, in partnership with Hesperia. Located in Perth’s vibrant Murdoch precinct, the hotel offers 150 thoughtfully designed rooms, modern meeting facilities, and Substance Restaurant & Bar.
IHG Unveils New Prototype Options for Suites Brands, Enhancing Flexibility for Developers
IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces new prototype options for its three suites brands – Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites – offering greater flexibility for developers in site configurations and market types. These options emphasize space optimization and efficiency while retaining key brand hallmarks, such as ample in-room storage and kitchen space.
Kimpton Expands Luxury Presence in Mexico with Opening of Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, in collaboration with Highgate, announces the launch of Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa, a new boutique luxury resort in Todos Santos, Mexico. Nestled on the Baja Sur peninsula, the resort offers 103 tranquil guest rooms and villas, thoughtfully designed with a blend of contemporary aesthetics and local craftsmanship.
Emirates embraces Easter onboard and in lounges
Celebrating the occasions of Easter in March and Orthodox Easter in May, Emirates will be serving traditional lamb and an array of chocolate desserts in the lounges, hot cross buns and Easter bread onboard, sweet surprises for kids, and all the latest and greatest new family-friendly movies on ice.
Explora Group: Trailblazers in South American Expedition Tourism
In the heart of South America’s rugged and untamed landscapes, one company stands out for its dedication to exploration, adventure, and sustainable tourism: Explora Group. As we venture into 2024, it’s evident that Explora is not just a company but a phenomenon, with its recent nominations in the prestigious World Travel Awards solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.
JW Marriott Unveils a Mindful Haven with the Opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its second property in Kenya with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi.
SANDALS® RESORTS ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING IN SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines opened its doors today with a view straight to the cobalt blue Caribbean sea, welcoming its first guests to a nature-forward experience brimming with island inspiration and stirring ‘Sandals Firsts’.