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The luxury desert lodge will be closed for the remainder of 2024 for a thorough upgrading of the property’s interiors, spearheaded by the original design team of architects Rodrigo Searle and Matías González, featuring refreshments to furniture and the addition of suite room types. Tierra Atacama--the all-inclusive, eco-friendly lodge hotel just outside the village of San Pedro de Atacama in northern Chile-announces the beginning of its $12 million refresh, which will thoroughly upgrade the hotel interiors, furniture, as well as debut eight new suites. To be revealed in 2025, the renovation-which will commence on April 1, 2024-is an effort to refresh furnishings while prioritizing the hotel’s commitment to sustainability, through its sourcing and selection of furniture, fabrics, and continued support of the local community. Tierra Atacama originally opened in January 2008 on the edge of the desert oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama. Built around a centuries-old cattle coral, Tierra At...
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company announced the opening of Vivanta Chitwan, Bharatpur. The hotel is a confluence of the vibrant tapestry of Nepal’s culture and contemporary luxury. Vivanta Chitwan, Bharatpur, featuring 45 keys celebrates individuality with style and spirit. Each elegantly furnished room and suite provides guests with stunning vistas of the Devchuli Mountains. Guests can savour diverse flavours at Mynt, the multi-cuisine all-day diner and unwind at Wink, the happening bar. For wellness and recreation, the hotel boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center and an outdoor pool that overlooks the breathtaking Siraichuli Mountains. The hotel is equipped with 2,400 sq. ft. of meeting space including a business center. Located along the banks of the Narayani River, Bharatpur stands as a pivotal commercial hub in Nepal’s central region. The country attracts tourists with its diverse array of experiences, from the historical and sacred sites to the ...
Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1 introduces innovative and instinctive hospitality to Boueng Keng Kang 1, a lively neighborhood celebrated for its culinary, business, and entertainment offerings. Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts, one of the most well-known brands of leading hotel operator Accor, has made its debut in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with the opening of Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1. Incorporating a modern, intuitive design, a relaxed social hub, and a range of dining and wellness options, this newly constructed hotel provides seamless experiences, enabling both business and leisure travelers to prioritize what matters most to them. The hotel is strategically located in a prime location, just a few minutes walk to Bassac Lane and Langka Lane, two of the liveliest neighborhoods in Phnom Penh with contemporary restaurants and vibrant bars. It is a ten-minute walk from the Independence Monument and Wat Langka, one of the city’s oldest pagodas. Shopping malls, office buildings, and the riverside ...
"Live like a Local" at this hip new boutique hotel from Ocean Hotels Barbados. The Rockley opened today on the South Coast of Barbados, bringing a local vibe and a hip new hotel experience to the Rockley Beach area known for its lively bars, signature restaurants, and authentic island experiences. Owned and operated by the Ocean Hotels Group, the Rockley is the reincarnation of the old South Beach hotel, offering a playful new design and a live-like-a local vibe just steps from the sugar-white sand and sparkling water of Rockley Beach. The modern 49-room boutique hotel, an urban chic oasis, was brought to life by Michelle Leotaud of Apple & Iron, a Barbados-based design firm that also fashioned the aesthetics for the hotel’s nearby sister property, the luxurious O2 Beach Club & Spa. Rooms at The Rockley feature colorful local touches including playful Bajan sayings on throw pillows, the island’s iconic Bus Stop sign, and thoughtful locally crafted amenities that celebrate Bajan cultur...
Rich in Adventure, Social Contact, and a Brilliant Array of Locally Grown Cuisine, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Begets Exploration, Well-Being and Awe. 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’. The opening marks Sandals Resorts’ eagerly anticipated introduction to the largely undiscovered Eastern Caribbean destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where - enveloped by a mountain backdrop - the brand’s 18th all-inclusive resort offers an unrivaled sanctuary where guests can commune with nature, foster wellness, and cultivate lasting connections. Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines offers 301 rooms and suites across 50 lush-laden acres, authentically embracing its Saint Vincent location with an experience that is as thoughtful as it is meticulously local - from built-...
Roomza, the innovative hotel startup known for personalized, tech-forward, hotel stays, has announced a collaborative venture with Rubell Hotels to introduce a distinct lodging experience within the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Set to open in April 2024, this initiative isn’t just about transformation; it’s an integration, adding a modern, exclusive offering to the historical ambiance of the Lord Baltimore. The newly announced Roomza Inner Harbor at Lord Baltimore will feature 30 guest rooms, made into an individualized sanctuary using the company’s signature personalization engine. The included offerings like silk pillowcases, a diverse selection of over a dozen religious texts, and dedicated on-site hosts, exemplifies the company’s dedication to creating the most personalized hotel stays on Earth. This commitment to individuality was a key factor in the success of Roomza’s recent opening in Times Square, which garnered rave reviews for its attentive and tailored service. Curtis Crimmins, C...
The cocktail-centric hospitality company, Midnight Auteur, unveils its first boutique hotel in the Hostess City of the South, opening early 2025. Midnight Auteur, a new vertically integrated hospitality company created by the founders of the renowned Death & Co brand and the celebrated Ramble Hotel in Denver, today unveiled a first look at their forthcoming luxury boutique hotel, Municipal Grand, scheduled to open in Savannah’s North Historic District neighborhood in early 2025. Municipal Grand marks Midnight Auteur’s first official venture in the luxury boutique hotel space. Midnight Auteur was born from the successful partnership between The Ramble Hotel and Death & Co, which began almost six years ago when the storied bar opened its second location in the lobby of The Ramble Hotel. With a shared intention among founders to build and operate hotels that immerse guests fully and seamlessly between social spaces and retreat - offering a setting fit for both celebration and sanctuary -...
Banyan Group, the independent global hospitality company, has announced a new branding partnership with Urasaya Property Co., Ltd, the pioneering real estate developer, as it continues to explore new frontiers and introduce its original style of responsible development in exciting destinations. The signing of Banyan Tree Residences Sichon, an all-new nature-inspired luxury community set directly on one of Southern Thailand’s finest beaches in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, will enable discerning owners to uncover the wonders of this naturally-beautiful and culturally-rich coastal paradise, while also benefiting from the unparalleled standards and global benefits offered by the Banyan Group including the new rental programme for private residences called Banyan Living. KP Ho, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, stated: "At Banyan Group, our commitment lies in curating transformative experiences that are both responsible and sustainable. Through our collaboration with Urasaya Pro...
The Caledonian hotel celebrates 120th anniversary with the announcement of multi-million-pound transformation and rebrand. Landmark Edinburgh hotel, The Caledonian, is set to receive a multi-million-pound transformation. Private real estate investment fund manager Henderson Park, together with its in-house hospitality operator and asset manager, Klarent Hospitality, have today announced plans to invest over £35 million in transforming the iconic Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, marking a new chapter in its 120-year history. Having acquired Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, affectionately known as ’The Caley’, in July 2023, Henderson Park and Klarent Hospitality have investment plans that will see improvements in the infrastructure, bedroom refurbishment as well as upgrading and restoring the public areas to enhance the guest and visitor experience. There are plans to extend the hotel, expanding its capacity to over 300 rooms by early 2026, making The Caley one of Edinburgh’s large...
Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the region’s leading lifestyle hotel offers new level of accommodations on the Riviera Nayarit. W Punta de Mita is proud to reveal its highly anticipated beachfront suite collection following the property’s $3 million dollar renovation. Composed of eight reimagined suites and one new E-Wow two-story suite, the collection’s nine room-keys, each featuring private plunge pools, invite guests to rediscover W. Lining the resort’s Instagram-worthy adults-only pool and secluded beach, known for having some of the best surf breaks in Mexico’s coveted Riviera Nayarit, the new sophisticated look embraces the region’s natural beauty and speaks to its destination-driven ethos. Identified as an opportunity to inject local traditions into the property, the suites were designed with Riviera Nayarit’s rich history in mind - inspired by the legend of local tribes who fled from the desert to the mountains during the Spanish conquest. The goal was to encourag...
OPENS APRIL 1 — Vienna, The Hoxton has arrived! Set in a marble-clad modernist landmark building, The Hoxton promises something completely new for locals, with its Cuban-inspired rooftop bar with unbeatable city views, glistening pool, French-by-way-of-New-York bistro, Bouvier, basement cocktail bar, 196 homely bedrooms, and exciting, atmospheric event spaces, including The Hoxton’s very first Auditorium. Primed to show guests from near and far a less classical side of what is often considered a traditional European city, The Hoxton feels playful and elegant, with lashings of mid-century Austrian design flair, paired with The Hoxton’s signature warm and layered design aesthetic. DESIGN AIME Studios is responsible for the interiors, which are inspired both by Carl Appel’s mid-century aesthetic and the iconic Wiener Werkstätte movement. The architectural heritage of the Appel-designed 1950s building served as a key starting point for the hotel’s interior design scheme, and has been care...
ive distinct hotels, one iconic resort - A $100 million investment will redefine the luxury oceanfront hotel along South Florida’s coast. An exciting transformation is on the horizon at South Florida’s most storied resort as The Boca Raton announces the second phase of its evolution: The reimagination of its iconic Beach Club hotel. Opening January 2025 on the resort’s private golden beach, the $100 million investment will reveal a new coastal destination that celebrates the very best of South Florida, connecting the inside and outdoors with modern design, tailored experiences, and eclectic flavours. A design project led by Miami-based Urban Robot Associates, the brand-new Beach Club will provide an exciting new beach accommodation featuring 207 rooms and suites, each showcasing natural textures and open, light-filled spaces, with many of the new suites flowing into expansive poolside outdoor living spaces. Adding to the overall experience, guests will also look forward to new fitness...
Captivating design, mindful moments, and vibrant dining destinations await at JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi within Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital cityJW Marriott Hotel Nairobi - PoolJW Marriott Hotel Nairobi - Standard King. 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. Standing as the tallest hotel in the country with 35 stories in the Westlands commercial district, JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi captures the essence of Kenya’s natural beauty and heritage, offering travelers a peaceful escape for the mind, body, and soul. The hotel features 315 sophisticated guestrooms, five internationally-inspired dining destinations, a luxury Spa by JW, swimming pool, fitness center, and eight exceptional event spaces for gatherings and celebrations. An additional 51 spacious serviced apartments and a sky bar & lounge are slated to open later in the year. An Urban Sanctuary - Br...
London’s highly anticipated lifestyle hotel, designed and filled with artworks by Signature Artist D*Face, will open 24th April 2024. art’otel, the contemporary lifestyle hotel brand owned by PPHE Hotel Group, best known for its Park Plaza properties, is pleased to announce art’otel London Hoxton officially opening its doors on 24th April 2024. Offering a one of a kind hotel experience, the hotel will fuse art, design and hospitality to add to London’s ever-evolving, popular Hoxton and Shoreditch neighbourhoods. The hotel is located in the heart of bustling Shoreditch, close to Old Street Underground station, with easy access to the City, Liverpool Street Station, the new Elizabeth Line, and all the capital’s major airports. Signature Artist D*Face will take centre stage of the hotel’s concept and design, and the opening is earmarked to be one of 2024’s hottest and boldest. This is the second UK opening for the art’otel brand, following the spectacular opening of art’otel London Batte...
Lazari Investments, in partnership with Whitbread PLC, has secured planning permission for a sustainable, smart, hub by Premier Inn hotel below The Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, Central London. The initiative marks a significant advancement in hotel design and sustainability in creating a 207-bedroom hotel within an underutilised, double-storey, subterranean car park beneath the Grade II listed residential and retail building. Cutting edge lighting technology which provides a natural spectrum of light following the human circadian rhythm, will be used to light all the hotel bedrooms, reception, and communal guest areas. Access to the hotel will be through a dedicated ground-floor entrance, leading guests into the unique underground space. The development will be the first of its kind for Whitbread’s hub by Premier Inn brand, building on extensive research and testing of circadian lighting in its existing hotel estate. The development involves lowering a floor of the existing double-...
New hotel offers business and leisure travelers upscale and affordable accommodations in the airport’s newly developed commercial zone. Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport, representing the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand’s 15th hotel in Mexico, joining a portfolio of more than 90 hotels welcoming guests across the country. Strategically located at the Guadalajara International Airport, the hotel delivers an upscale and approachable stay with thoughtful amenities that offer today’s busy travelers a bright and satisfying hospitality experience within the airport’s newly developed commercial hub. Owned by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP) and managed by Hilton, the 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport is Hilton’s 5th hotel in the booming city of Guadalajara. Hilton Garden Inn Guadalajara Airport is the first hotel that is located within the airport, offering convenient access to leisure and business travelers. Its...
voco Hiroshima will be the second voco hotel in Japan after Osaka The project was approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a "Private Sector Guided Facilities Development Project" The new hotel will offer a premium hotel experience that is anything but ordinary IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed its first management contract with Samty K.K. to open voco Hiroshima in mid 2027. Part of the urban development next to Hiroshima Station, the 301-room new-build hotel will incorporate a design that will allow visitors to feel the history of the area, including a space that embraces Saigoku Kaido, the famous Edo Period highway (1603-1868) on which the hotel stands. The addition of an outdoor café space where people can eat take-out food, a meeting space for local residents, and a "lively space" where people can wait for a bus are also planned, along with a temporary evacuation area for anyone needing shelter in the event of an emerge...
Timeless transformation to commence at Adina Sydney Town Hall in April 2024. The Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Town Hall, located just metres away from Sydney’s iconic Town Hall Clock Tower, is officially counting down the days ahead of a new multimillion-dollar refurbishment confirmed to start mid next month. According to TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick, the timing is right for the group’s popular CBD hotel to undergo a complete reinvention and full-scale refurbishment, in line with the Adina Hotels’ brand transformation in recent years. Adina Town Hall remains one of the city’s most sought after hotels stretching 27 storey’s above Sydney’s bustling CBD and affording incredible views from many rooms across Darling Harbour and the cityscape - including a bird’s eye view of Sydney’s iconic Town Hall and historic Clock Tower. It offers generous conferencing spaces and 145 one, two and three-bedroom and studio apartments overlooking central Sydney. From April 16,...
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been appointed by the Miami-based global developer Witkoff and Monroe Capital to manage The Shore Club Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Miami Beach, Florida. The reimagining of this icon in the heart of Miami - set to open in 2027 - will see it restored and elevated to welcome the world’s most discerning individuals once again, not just as a hotel, but as the city’s most exclusive new permanent address. A historic landmark both architecturally and socially, The Shore Club has stood at 1901 Collins Avenue in the heart of Miami Beach since 1949, when Albert Anis designed the Art Deco-style hotel within a lush, beachfront oasis - even more verdant today. As an Auberge Resorts Collection property, this world-famous, three-acre playground with 175 feet of oceanfront will encompass not only the original Shore Club and its Art Deco contemporary, The Cromwell H...
LivAway Suites® has started construction on their next project in Renton, WA, just minutes from SeaTac International Airport and downtown Seattle. Following recent announcements of a new LivAway Suites groundbreaking in Syracuse, New York, the appointment of Lori DeLeon as the new Vice President of National Sales, and launching its reservation system last week, the fast-growing hospitality group is now bringing LivAway Suites to the Greater Seattle area for travelers seeking an elevated experience at an affordable rate. "The Renton area is home to the expansive Boeing 737 factory, which provides a need for hospitality options like LivAway Suites," said Mike Nielson, CEO of LivAway Suites. "Renton has such a robust and diverse workforce, and we are thrilled to offer them the experience they deserve via our latest LivAway Suites location," commented Nielson. The LivAway Suites Renton location will be situated between the Boeing factory and offices, a brand new Topgolf complex, and The L...
Versace has inaugurated a brand-new hotel in Macau, featuring 271 rooms spread over three towers and 12 levels. This establishment, Palazzo Versace Macau, represents the brand’s inaugural resort venture in Asia, showcasing a blend of classical Baroque and Ancient Greek architectural influences under the artistic guidance of Donatella Versace. Throughout the premises, Versace’s iconic Milanese elements such as the Medusa emblem, Greca design, and Barocco motif are interwoven with traditional Chinese symbols including chrysanthemums and dragons. Nestled within the expansive Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, the hotel’s luxurious suites are adorned with premium linens and furnishings that incorporate oriental details from the Versace Home collection. Beyond the guest accommodations, the resort offers indoor and outdoor swimming facilities, a spa equipped with a crystal steam room among other wellness amenities, a gym offering personal training services, and two Italian dining venues. Dai...
Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today celebrated the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, marking the brand’s entry in Western Australia. Developed in partnership with leading Western Australian property developer Hesperia, the hotel is located in Murdoch, Perth’s fastest-growing urban catchment and features an all-day contemporary dining venue, Substance Restaurant & Bar, as well as flexible spaces for meetings and a 24-hour fitness centre. Located approximately 10 minutes from Perth’s Central Business District and 25 minutes from Perth International Airport, the hotel will attract a broad range of business and leisure travellers as well as those visiting the nearby Fiona Stanley and St John of God, Murdoch hospitals and Murdoch University. The Courtyard by Marriott brand has the largest global footprint among Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands, focusing on thoughtful, sophisticated design eleme...
The St. Regis Washington, D.C. is proud to reveal a new era of glamour at the capital city’s best address following an extensive redesign and renovation of its guest rooms, suites and select public spaces. The hotel’s renovation reflects the building’s enduring legacy - it has been a staple in downtown D.C. since 1926 - while infusing a refreshed palette and luxurious finishes across seven floors of reimagined guest rooms and suites. The renovation marks a new era at the property, establishing the hotel as an icon of restored elegance, where glamour meets tradition. The hotel’s suites also feature separate seating areas for work or play that seamlessly integrate into the layout of the room designs. Guests in residence at The St. Regis Washington, D.C. take pleasure in the hotel’s signature St. Regis Butler Service across all suite categories. For over one hundred years St. Regis Butler Service has delivered exceptional personalized service, ensuring custom preferences are known and ex...
A journey of the senses where coastal luxury seamlessly intertwines with the allure of nature. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced today that it will welcome a new boutique luxury resort, Kimpton Mas Olas Resort & Spa, located on Mexico’s Baja Sur peninsula. The resort will welcome guests with cultural richness, locally inspired culinary and bar concepts, wellness focused spa offerings and panoramic views of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains and Pacific Ocean. It is set to open on April 1, 2024 in the charming coastal town of Todos Santos. Operated by Highgate, Kimpton Mas Olas is perched on the pristine coastline just north of Los Cabos. Named for the ever-present waves on the resort’s west-facing beach and their representation of the ebb and flow of life as well as the sense of freedom and escape they represent, Kimpton Mas Olas seeks to serve as a haven for both connection and personal exploration. The resort boasts ...
Situated directly on the turquoise waters of the Andean Sea in southern Thailand, Casa de La Flora boasts an iconic brutalist design that is now abloom with green roofs and refreshed interiors. Having fully reopened on March 1, following a nearly year-long overhaul, the resort welcomes guests into refurbished accommodations, a radically transformed duplex villa, and reorganized public spaces, including a fitness center, lobby, and beachside restaurant—all overseen by the ultramodern studio Vaslab Architecture. Casa de La Flora made waves when it opened in Phang Nga, Thailand, in 2011 for its harmonious blend of sleek brutalism with organic shapes designed inside and out by the renowned Bangkok-based studio Vaslab Architecture. This month, the resort celebrates its reopening following a nearly one-year-long renovation, also carried out by Vaslab. The revived interiors maintain the original vision while simultaneously infusing accommodations and public areas with a refreshed contemporar...