Bally’s Chicago Casino Project Advances with New Site Plan
Bally’s Corporation has unveiled an updated site plan for its Chicago Casino project, featuring a single-phase construction of a 500-room, 34-story hotel tower on the former Tribune Publishing site at 777 W. Chicago Avenue. Pending approval from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development, the new plan integrates the hotel tower at the southern end of the development, alongside amenities including a large pool spa, fitness center, sun deck, and rooftop restaurant bar...
InterContinental Crete Unveils Luxury Retreat on Greek Islands
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has launched its debut property in the Greek islands with the opening of InterContinental Crete, offering a scenic coastal retreat overlooking Mirabello Bay. Boasting 199 guestrooms and suites, the resort caters to diverse traveler needs with amenities like private plunge pools, balconies with sea views, and luxurious furnishings...
Ambrogio by Acquerello Makes San Diego Debut in California Michelin Guide
Ambrogio by Acquerello, a new addition to La Jolla's culinary scene, has garnered attention as the first San Diego County restaurant of the year to earn recognition in the California Michelin Guide. Founded by Andrea Burrone and Giacomo Pizzigoni, alongside chef-partners Silvio Salmoiraghi and Choi Cheolhyeok, Ambrogio by Acquerello blends Italian culinary traditions with California's vibrant produce and seafood...
Athens Series: Compact Luxury and Iconic Views, A Modern Stay at...
Lodge + Dine announces a 3-star rating for Elia Ermou Hotel after a three-day visit evaluating the guest experience. The hotel excelled distinctively in its prime location, offering close proximity to shopping and cultural landmarks, its rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the Acropolis, and the overall cleanliness and design of its compact rooms...
Rental Escapes Unveils Major Rebrand to Elevate Luxury Villa Experience
Rental Escapes, a distinguished luxury villa company, has initiated a comprehensive rebranding initiative with the objective of improving the support that travel advisors receive and embellishing the experiences of guests. The initiative includes a redesigned website with improved search functionalities and interactive video content, streamlining the process of selecting luxury villa rentals worldwide...
Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Gift to Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins University has received a $1 billion donation from Mike Bloomberg to eliminate medical school tuition for most students and enhance financial aid for graduate programs. This generous contribution will provide free tuition for medical students from families earning less than $300,000 annually and cover living expenses for those from families earning up to $175,000...
Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio with Nearly 400 Boutique Hotels from SLH
Hilton is significantly enhancing its luxury offerings by integrating close to 400 properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection into its portfolio. These boutique hotels, spanning diverse locations from rustic woodland retreats to coastal villas, will be accessible through Hilton’s booking platforms, including Hilton.com and the Hilton Honors app...
Santorini Series: Oia Oenosart, A Hidden Gem in the Heart of...
Lodge + Dine announces a 4-star rating for Oia Oenosart after a day visit evaluating the guest experience. The establishment excelled distinctively in its historic ambiance, friendly service, and exceptional food offerings...
Santorini Series: Dining on the Shore, Santorini’s Finest Seafood Experience at...
Lodge + Dine announces a 5-star rating for Armeni after a visit evaluating the guest experience. The seafood restaurant excels in offering an exquisite seaside location, incredibly fresh seafood, and a charming, family-run atmosphere...
Turkey’s Bodrum Emerges as A Top Destination for Luxury Tourism in...
Amidst a burgeoning global travel market rebounding from the pandemic, Turkey, particularly Bodrum, is capturing attention as a premier destination for luxury tourism. With investments from high-end brands in hotels, restaurants, and retail, the country has seen a resurgence in interest from the world's affluent travelers...
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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...
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Inspirato Expands Luxury Travel Market with Innovative Membership Model
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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...
