Hotels
Grupo Mirgor and Meliá Hotels Partner for $50M Ushuaia Hotel
Grupo Mirgor, an Argentine company, has partnered with Spain's Meliá Hotels International to build a luxury five-star hotel in Ushuaia, Argentina, under the Gran Meliá brand. This project is part of Grupo Mirgor's broader business diversification plan and its focus on enhancing the economy of Tierra del Fuego...
Vacation Rentals
Wealthy Travelers Opt for Vacation Rental Homes
As the luxury goods market faces a slowdown in 2024 due to economic uncertainty and inflation, the demand for experiential luxury continues to grow, especially in travel. Wealthy consumers are increasingly shifting their spending from designer items to unique, high-end travel experiences that provide more than just a destination...
Restaurants
Filipino Food Gets a Fine Dining Makeover at Kasama
Kasama, a Filipino fine dining restaurant based in Chicago, has garnered attention for its creative approach to modernizing traditional Filipino cuisine. Founded by Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, the restaurant began as a bakery and transitioned into a tasting menu model during the pandemic, ensuring both financial sustainability and a high level of culinary artistry...
Features
EY Partners with USC Iovine and Young Academy to Support Women...
Ernst & Young has announced a collaboration with the University of Southern California's Iovine and Young Academy (IYA) to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Through this partnership, EY will connect IYA to a network of successful women entrepreneurs by introducing them to prestigious programs such as Entrepreneur Of The Year, Entrepreneurial Winning Women, and the Entrepreneurs Access Network...
Popular Articles
The Top 25 Hotel Executives of 2023
Lodge + Dine is pleased to announce The Top 25 Hotel Executives of 2023. We recognize the outstanding achievements of these leaders who are at the highest levels of the hospitality industry. Despite the many titles that can be found in this year's list – whether it be CEO, president, or founder – all of these exceptional individuals are responsible for overseeing the overall business strategies for some of the most respected names in the world of luxury hotels...
The Top 25 Hotels and Executives of New York for 2023
Lodge + Dine is pleased to announce The Top 25 Hotels of New York for 2023. No place epitomizes luxury like the Empire State. Its iconic metropolis, New York City, or the Big Apple, stands as a premier destination for those seeking a myriad of upscale accommodations. In Manhattan alone, the area boasts hundreds of hotels catering to diverse and discriminating tastes. Ranging from timeless classics to avant-garde modern establishments, these accommodations are celebrated for their sophisticated lounges offering panoramic city views, indulgent spas, high-thread-count linens, and exquisite five-star dining experiences...
Hospitality Sector Sees Signs of Decelerating Growth
Quarter to quarter the traffic to hotels on a global basis varies but generally we have seen a positive trend indicating a vibrant and...
The Leading Northeast Ski Resort Is In Stowe, Vermont
While many travelers flock out west for traditional ski trips and winter vacations, those looking for a more intimate and tailored experience know to head Northeast to Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont. A destination for all seasons, Spruce Peak is the perfect home base for all your adventures...
II San Pietro Di Positano, A Jewel Of Italian Hospitality On The Amalfi Coast
Il San Pietro di Positano is a family-run Relais and Chateaux property, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the bay of Positano and located a few miles’ shuttle-ride away from town. The property is at one with its natural environment, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning panoramic views.
Ian Schrager Succeeds With Latest Venture, Kind Of
It’s been four decades since the days of Studio 54 and since then Ian Schrager has successfully evolved into a multifaceted creative and business...
Inspirato Expands Luxury Travel Market with Innovative Membership Model
Inspirato, renowned for its exclusive approach to luxury travel, in its 13th year, has achieved profitability, bolstered by a $25 million funding round from Capital One in October 2023. The company targets affluent clients, with over half of its members earning more than $500,000 annually...
Iconic Ritz Paris Is Rejuvenated
The only true constant is change and when the hotel world around is abuzz offering greater luxuries, pristine accommodations and highly personalized customer service, it’s hard to imagine that a hotel founded in the 1800’s could still command the respect from all its peers. Such is the case with the Ritz Paris. Undoubtedly its location in central Paris and unmistakable architecture have made it a big draw for movie settings, photographs and other big events...
Rosewood Brand and Presence Becomes More Prevalent
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts was acquired by the family of billionaire Henry Cheng in 2011 for $229.5 million and since then the company has...
Leading Hospitality Staffing Company Sold By Family Office
Littlejohn Capital, a family office owned by Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., the co-founder of Littlejohn & Co., recently announced the sale of its portfolio company Hospitality Staffing Solutions. CEO of HSS Tim McPherson stated, "As a recognized industry leader offering the highest quality of staffing and related managed services, we enable our hospitality partners to focus on their core business...
