Akira Back’s UK Debut at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair
The Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, a newer boutique outpost of the prestigious hotel group, has recently opened its doors in London, marking the UK debut of Michelin-starred chef Akira Back. This highly anticipated opening was delayed from its initial announcement in early 2022 to its eventual launch in June 2024...
Palazzo di Varignana Unveils Luxurious Villas
Palazzo di Varignana, located near Bologna, Italy, has introduced a collection of luxury villas tailored for couples, families, and solo travelers. These villas combine privacy with comprehensive resort services and feature a concierge team, spacious interiors, modern amenities, and views of hills and private gardens...
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay: A Sustainable Luxury Resort with Unparalleled Views
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, located on the edge of Hanalei Bay in Hawaii, offers a unique resort experience emphasizing sustainability, natural elements, and wellness. Guests enter at the top level, with the resort cascading down to the beach and primary pool area...
Apple Partners with Housing Experts to Launch Bay Area Housing Innovation...
As part of its $2.5 billion pledge to address housing affordability in California, Apple has formed a partnership with the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, Sobrato Philanthropies, and Destination: Home to establish the Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund. In the next two years, the fund intends to support four initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area, resulting in the construction of more than 400 residences with an initial investment of $50 million to facilitate the development of affordable housing by offering targeted, advantageous financing...
American Airlines Enhances AAdvantage Benefits
American Airlines has introduced several enhancements to its AAdvantage program, aiming to offer a more rewarding experience for its loyal members. Effective this summer, AAdvantage members can now redeem miles for inflight Wi-Fi sessions on Viasat-equipped aircraft, with the feature expanding to all such aircraft by fall...
Apollo to Acquire The Travel Corporation
Apollo has signed an agreement to acquire The Travel Corporation (TTC), a prominent global travel group, through Apollo-managed funds. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals...
OpenTable and Visa Launch Exclusive Dining Collection
On July 16, 2024, OpenTable, a leading restaurant technology provider, and Visa, a prominent digital payments leader, announced a new collaboration to offer exclusive dining benefits. The OpenTable and Visa Dining Collection will provide eligible Visa cardholders privileged access to high-demand restaurant reservations and special events at over 500 US, Canada, and Mexico restaurants by 2025...
Rental Escapes Expands Luxury Villa Portfolio Globally
Rental Escapes has announced the expansion of its luxury villa portfolio, adding new destinations and enhancing existing offerings. The company now features high-end villas in New Zealand, Sayulita (Mexico), Cartagena (Colombia), Barcelona (Spain), Tennessee (US), and Vermont (US), alongside increased options in South Africa and France...
Bombas: A Model of Social Responsibility in Modern Business
Bombas, founded in 2013 by David Heath and Randy Goldberg, has redefined corporate social responsibility with its buy-one-give-one model. Originally focusing on socks, Bombas has expanded its product line while maintaining its core mission: for every item purchased, another is donated to those in need...
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...
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II San Pietro Di Positano, A Jewel Of Italian Hospitality On The Amalfi Coast
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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...
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