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Thursday, November 21, 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...

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...

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...

Pacaso Redefines Luxury Vacation Homes with Innovative Co-Ownership Model

Pacaso is redefining the vacation home market with its co-ownership model, offering affluent buyers an opportunity to purchase one-eighth shares in high-end properties. According to Coldwell Banker’s 2024 trend report, By 2025, 40% of Americans intend to acquire second or third residences, with a significant number of them choosing co-ownership as a means of alleviating the financial and maintenance responsibilities...

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...

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...

California Leads with Top Airbnb Luxury Rentals

Two of the most costly Airbnb vacation properties in the US are located in California, according to a recent Best Brokers analysis. These residences represent an increasing trend of upscale vacation rentals offered through platforms such as Airbnb, and they epitomize the luxurious experiences that affluent tourists want...

Palazzo di Varignana Unveils Luxury Villas Amidst Bologna’s Idyllic Landscape

Palazzo di Varignana, located outside Bologna, Italy, has introduced a new selection of luxury villas designed to offer privacy while providing full resort services. Catering to couples, families, and solo travelers alike, these villas boast spacious interiors with modern amenities, concierge teams, and stunning views of the surrounding hills and private gardens...

AutoCamp Asheville Unveils New Outdoor Hospitality Experience

AutoCamp, a premier outdoor hospitality brand, is set to expand its footprint with the upcoming launch of AutoCamp Asheville in July. Situated on a picturesque 16-acre site along the French Broad River, this location offers a unique blend of luxury and nature, providing easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains...

Onefinestay Bolsters Market Position with New Leadership and Strategic Focus

Accor's strong brand and new leadership are being used by luxury short-term rental company Onefinestay to strengthen its market position in important locations. Historically seen as budget-friendly alternatives to hotels, short-term rentals have now become dominant players in the luxury hospitality sector...

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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...

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...

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...