Wyndham Rewards Expands All-Inclusive Offerings with Decameron Partnership
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has recently enhanced its all-inclusive portfolio through a strategic partnership with Decameron All Inclusive Hotels & Resorts. This collaboration introduces nine new resorts across Mexico, Panama, and Jamaica to the Wyndham Rewards program, significantly expanding Wyndham’s global all-inclusive offerings to over 50 resorts...
Mandarin Oriental Expands Italian Portfolio with New Rome Property
With the announcement of the construction of a new luxury hotel in Rome, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has increased the number of properties it owns in Italy to five. It is planned for 2026 for this new enterprise to operate within The Gardens of Sallust, a historic estate...
Hospitality Giants Embrace Wellness Trends with Enhanced Fitness and Hiking Offerings
As travelers increasingly seek experiences that promote health and well-being, major hospitality brands like Marriott and Hyatt are responding with robust fitness and wellness offerings. This trend is in line with data from the Global Wellness Institute, which reports that wellness tourism has outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade and projects annual growth rates of 14.7% for wellness trips and 16.6% for wellness trip expenditures through 2027...
Classic Vacations Enhances Digital Platform to Empower Luxury Travel Advisors
Classic Vacations, the globally acclaimed luxury travel company, continues to advance its digital transformation with significant upgrades to its Online Booking platform. The enhancements are designed to provide Travel Advisors with an array of sophisticated tools aimed at streamlining the booking process and enhancing the client experience...
AirYacht: Redefining Luxury Travel with Flying Yachts
The concept of flying yachts, once relegated to the realms of imagination, is steadily becoming a tangible reality. As the 2022 Superyacht Design Festival approaches, BOAT magazine sits down with Guillaume Hoddé, co-founder of AirYacht, and Franck Darnet, the yacht's designer, to delve into an innovative concept set to grace the skies by 2026.
Moskito Island: A Private Luxury Haven in The British Virgin Islands
Nestled within the lush landscapes of the British Virgin Islands, Moskito Island emerges as a private paradise, embodying the epitome of luxury communal living. Initially a secluded destination accessible only to a privileged few since 2014, Moskito Island is now poised to redefine luxury travel as it launches as a leading luxury brand...
DreamFolks Partners with RedBeryl to Redefine Luxury Experiences
DreamFolks, a leading provider of travel and lifestyle experiences powered by technology, has announced a strategic partnership with RedBeryl, a renowned leader in luxury lifestyle and personalized services. This collaboration aims to elevate the standard of luxury experiences offered to customers worldwide, ushering in a new era of sophistication and exclusivity...
Hyatt Expands Luxury Portfolio with 700+ Mr & Mrs Smith Properties
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has elevated its luxury offerings for World of Hyatt members through the integration of over 700 properties from the prestigious Mr & Mrs Smith collection into its portfolio. This significant expansion, now open for bookings, follows Hyatt's acquisition of the luxury travel platform in 2023, further enriching the travel experiences available to its loyal members...
Aegean Airlines Enhances Fleet with Premium A321neo for Long-Haul Expansion
Aegean Airlines, a prominent carrier based in Greece, has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its fleet with an enhanced version of the Airbus A321neo aircraft, geared towards extending its reach to non-EU markets. The initiative, aimed at catering to destinations in regions south and southeast of Greece, involves the creation of a dedicated sub-fleet comprising four specially designed A321neo planes...
The Evolution of Overwater Bungalows: From Humble Beginnings to Iconic Luxury
In 1967, the first overwater bungalows emerged from a practical need rather than an innovative vision. Three Americans, Jay Carlisle, Hugh Kelley, and Donald McCallum, originally set out to establish vanilla farms in Tahiti but pivoted to hospitality when their land proved unsuitable...
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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...
