Semma: Michelin-Starred Southern Indian Cuisine in NYC
Semma, an acclaimed Indian restaurant located in Manhattan's West Village, holds the distinction of being the only Indian restaurant in New York City with a Michelin star. Opened in 2021, Semma is led by chef Vijay Kumar, a partner in Unapologetic Foods, who recognized the city’s need for authentic Southern Indian cuisine...
Skyline Villas Opens with Roche Bobois Designs in Providenciales
Skyline Villas, an exclusive boutique resort in Providenciales, has officially opened, offering discerning travelers a luxurious island retreat. Nestled atop Blue Mountain, the island's highest point, the resort features six elegantly designed villas boasting panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea..
Oetker Collection to Open New Luxury Hotel in St Tropez by...
Oetker Collection has announced plans to unveil a new luxury hotel in St Tropez for the 2027 season. Partnering with the Pariente and Essebag families, the property will be situated between St Tropez and the Pampelonne beaches on the former site of Le Mas Bellevue. Designed as a serene retreat, the hotel will feature 52 rooms and suites, each offering private terraces or patios and spectacular sea views...
GE HealthCare Sets a New Standard with Sustainable Innovation for Patient...
As sustainability becomes a crucial focus across industries, GE HealthCare is leading the charge in implementing environmentally responsible technologies that not only reduce emissions but also enhance patient care. The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and has already made significant strides toward this goal...
Wellness Tourism: Shaping Luxury Travel in 2025
As luxury travel evolves, wellness tourism is set to become a defining trend in 2025. The growing demand for holistic well-being experiences is influencing how high-end destinations are catering to affluent travelers. Wellness tourism, as defined by the Global Wellness Institute, is travel aimed at enhancing personal well-being, with an emphasis on both physical and mental health...
A.M.A Selections Launches App for Seamless Luxury Travel
A.M.A Selections, a leader in luxury travel, has launched a new app designed to transform the vacation rental experience. The app combines cutting-edge technology with personalized concierge services to provide a seamless booking process. With over 2,000 curated properties across iconic destinations such as St. Barts, Tuscany, Mykonos, and Ibiza, the app allows travelers to easily book, personalize, and manage their stays with ease...
The Power of Niche Menus in Luxury Dining
Restaurant menus have increasingly become a reflection of cultural trends, values, and consumer preferences. As a result, luxury dining is embracing smaller, more curated menus, where fewer choices communicate exclusivity and craftsmanship. For luxury hospitality, a smaller menu conveys a sense of care and precision, suggesting that each dish is thoughtfully selected by the chef to deliver an exceptional experience...
KEY.co and HexClad Partner to Enhance Luxury Rentals
The premier platform for curated luxury vacation rental properties, KEY.co, has announced an exclusive partnership with HexClad, a globally recognized premium kitchenware brand. This collaboration integrates HexClad's award-winning cookware into more than 7,500 meticulously selected vacation rentals offered by KEY.co across premier destinations in the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Canada...
How Yves Naman Redefines Luxury with Sustainable Retreats
Yves Naman, the founder of Namron Hospitality, has built a collection of sustainable, boutique hotels across Mexico that reflect his dedication to blending luxury with local culture. His properties, such as La Valise Tulum, La Valise San Miguel, and XELA, focus on preserving the natural environment and incorporating indigenous materials and traditional building techniques...
Google’s Improved Flood Forecasting Helps Global Communities Prepare for Disasters
Google is making significant strides in improving flood forecasting capabilities by expanding its AI-powered riverine flood forecasting model to over 100 countries, now covering 700 million people. This expansion provides critical flood information to more communities, enhancing preparedness and response efforts globally. Utilizing advanced labeled data, additional training locations, and new model architectures, the system integrates weather forecasting inputs to deliver more precise riverine flood predictions...
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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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Iconic Ritz Paris Is Rejuvenated
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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...
