Blackstone Completes Acquisition of Village Hotels from KSL Capital Partners
Blackstone Real Estate announced the completion of its acquisition of Village Hotels from KSL Capital Partners on June 26, 2024. With 4,400 hotel keys, Village Hotels manages 33 properties around the United Kingdom. Together with standard hotel amenities, fitness centers, restaurants, and co-working spaces, the facilities also function as all-inclusive leisure destinations...
Warren Buffett Donates Record $5.3 Billion in Berkshire Hathaway Shares
Warren Buffett, the 93-year-old investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, made his largest annual donation on June 28, 2024, gifting $5.3 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to five charities. 8,674 of Buffett's Class A shares were exchanged into almost 13 million Class B shares in exchange for the contribution...
New Online Passport Renewal Program Simplifies Process for Eligible U.S. Travelers
The US State Department has launched a beta test of an online passport renewal program aimed at streamlining the renewal process for eligible travelers residing within the United States. With the help of this new program, those whose passports were granted between 2009 and 2015 can renew them online, provided they do not need to change their name or birthdate...
Unparalleled Luxury Expeditions with Scenic Eclipse: Exploring The Polar Regions
For those looking to go to Antarctica and other far-flung parts of the globe, Scenic's Polar Region Ocean Cruise on the Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II Discovery Yachts provides a posh and unique experience. With a capacity limited to just 200 guests per voyage, these six-star, all-inclusive cruises provide unparalleled access to breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife...
Culinary Delights at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris: A Farm-to-Table...
Ross Kenneth Urken recounts a memorable experience at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, where he and his family participated in a unique farm-to-table cooking class led by Chef Simone Zanoni. Set inside the Versailles Domaine de Madame Élisabeth, the hotel's garden-to-table program, which includes a solar-powered outdoor kitchen and food waste composting, stresses sustainability and has earned Le George restaurant a Michelin Green Star in addition to its culinary honors...
Vacation Perfect: Luxury Rentals in Iconic European Destinations
Vacation Perfect, a luxury apartment rental company with over 20 years of experience, specializes in providing meticulously selected accommodations in some of Europe’s most iconic destinations. Its portfolio includes exquisite apartments in Paris, Provence, London, Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Tuscany, and Florence...
FedEx Expands Sustainable Practices Across Asia Pacific, Pioneering Green Logistics
FedEx Corporation has significantly bolstered its commitment to sustainability across the Asia Pacific region, enhancing efforts to mitigate environmental impact while supporting local communities. The company's initiatives span multiple fronts, including fleet electrification, renewable energy integration, and innovative community engagement...
Hotel Emporium Partners with Bulgari to Enter Luxury Hotel Market
The renowned Italian luxury fashion business Bulgari and Hotel Emporium, the leading direct producer of high-end, sustainable hotel amenities, have formed a cooperation. With exclusive distribution rights in Canada and Hawaii, this partnership, which was officially announced on June 18, 2024, marks Hotel Emporium's formal debut into the luxury hotel industry...
AirYacht Revolutionizes Luxury Air Travel
Swiss startup AirYacht is poised to revolutionize luxury travel. Originally intended to be a mix of detachable superyacht and blimp, the design has been refined to become a single, fixed airship with 8,600 square feet of habitable area. This 656-foot luxury airship, featuring a 230-foot lounge area, can accommodate 10 to 40 guests, providing a blend of communal and private spaces...
Luxury Travel Transformed by Brand Resort Takeovers
The luxurious coast of Saint-Tropez has witnessed a remarkable evolution in luxury travel with the introduction of brand resort takeovers, where iconic fashion houses transform a renowned resort into an immersive brand experience. These takeovers blend high-end retail and luxury travel to create a captivating universe where guests are enveloped in the brand’s essence through meticulously curated colors, textures, and scents...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
