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Thursday, September 19, 2024

London Series: From Street to Chic, The Indian Flavors of Jamavar...

Lodge + Dine announces a 4-star rating for Jamavar at Mayfair after a visit evaluating the guest experience. The restaurant impressed with its luxurious ambiance, exceptional Indian cuisine, refined cocktails, and attentive service...

Unico Hotels Expands to Latin America with Hotel Casa Lucia in...

Unico Hotels, one of Europe’s premier luxury boutique hotel groups, has expanded its portfolio to Latin America with the opening of Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The hotel is situated in the historic Edificio Mihanovich, a landmark in the fashionable Recoleta neighborhood...

Discover the Hidden Oasis: A 5-Star Retreat at Milos Cove

Lodge + Dine announces a 5-star rating for Milos Cove after a five-day visit evaluating the guest experience. The hotel distinguished itself with cliffside views overlooking expansive seas, sleek and minimalist aesthetics, elevated seafood cuisine, and wellness-focused amenities...

Swan Hellenic Joins Virtuoso, Enhancing Luxury Travel Offerings

Swan Hellenic, renowned for its cultural expedition cruises aboard boutique ships, has been welcomed into Virtuoso’s prestigious network of luxury travel partners. Virtuoso, representing over 2,300 elite suppliers globally, is known for curating exceptional travel experiences and boasts a substantial annual sales volume in the luxury travel sector...

Santorini’s Cliffside Paradise: A Luxurious Escape at Mystique Hotel

Lodge + Dine announces a 5-star rating for Mystique Hotel after a four-day visit evaluating the guest experience. The hotel excelled distinctively in awe-inspiring...

Highstay Introduces Luxurious Banque Apartments Amid Parisian Summer Demand

Highstay, a distinguished provider of upscale accommodations in Paris, has unveiled its latest offering, the Banque Apartments. Nestled within a single building, these apartments showcase a blend of contemporary design and historic Haussmannian architecture, featuring spacious layouts ranging from one to two bedrooms...

London Series: Rosewood London, Your Urban Sanctuary of Luxury in the...

Lodge + Dine announces a 5-star rating for Rosewood London after a three-day visit evaluating the guest experience. The hotel particularly excelled in the categories of staff talent, architectural elegance, dining experience, and room comfort...

LVMH Acquires Parisian Bistro Chez l’Ami Louis: A Luxurious Departure from...

LVMH, under the leadership of Bernard Arnault, has expanded its diverse portfolio with the acquisition of Chez l’Ami Louis, a renowned Parisian bistro famed for its rustic charm and signature dishes like $100 roast chicken. Despite its modest Trip Advisor rating, the century-old establishment in Le Marais has attracted a celebrity clientele, including past visits from figures like Bill Clinton and Martin Scorsese...

Wander Utilizes AI for Next-Generation Vacation Rental Management

Wander, a prominent vacation rental startup has integrated AI technology to revolutionize guest experiences in luxury rental homes across the United States. Unlike traditional rental platforms, Wander manages each property it rents, ensuring consistency and high standards akin to top-tier hotel chains...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...