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Friday, February 21, 2025

Hotels

Four Seasons Expands Growth Strategy Across Hotels Resorts and Residences

Four Seasons continues to grow its portfolio of hotels, resorts, and residences, focusing on key markets worldwide. By 2033, the company plans to operate 180 properties, with expansion projects underway in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Recent and upcoming openings include luxury properties in Venice, Mykonos, Saudi Arabia, Hanoi, and Melbourne...

Vacation Rentals

Canaves Oia Suites to Introduce Five New Private Pool Villas in...

Canaves Oia Suites, a distinguished family-owned luxury retreat in Santorini, is set to unveil five new private pool suites in April 2025. For over four decades, the Chaidemenos family has shaped the island’s hospitality landscape, and this latest addition further enhances its reputation for refined elegance...

Restaurants

Yingtao Introduces MICHELIN-Starred Chinese Cuisine to New York

Yingtao, a new fine dining restaurant in New York, is redefining perceptions of Chinese cuisine. Founded by Bolun Yao and Chef Jakub Baster, the restaurant blends traditional Chinese flavors with international influences. Inspired by Yao’s late grandmother, Yingtao draws from Xi’an, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and beyond, incorporating elements of American Chinese cuisine...

Features

Fighting Malnutrition: ADM’s Ongoing Commitment to Food Fortification

ADM Cares, the corporate social investment program of global leader ADM, continues to play a pivotal role in addressing malnutrition and hidden hunger worldwide. In partnership with the Food Fortification Initiative (FFI), ADM Cares is helping to improve the nutritional quality of staple foods for 1 billion people across 26 countries. By adding essential vitamins and minerals to everyday foods, this initiative combats the widespread effects of malnutrition, particularly among preschool-aged children and women of reproductive age...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...