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Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced a strategic partnership with Plum Guide, a leading platform offering unique vacation rentals, to provide discerning travelers with access to over 38,000 homes in 700 locations worldwide. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both luxury brands, with GHA making its foray into the vacation home sector while Plum Guide ventures into loyalty programs for the first time...
Capital One Launches Luxury Vacation Rentals with Boutiq and AvantStay
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Duluth’s Historic Building Transformed into Luxury Vacation Rentals at The Njord
A historic landmark in Duluth has been revitalized and repurposed into one of the city's newest luxury vacation rentals, offering breathtaking views of Lake Superior from every window on every floor. Named after the Nordic God of water and seafaring, The Njord represents a collaboration between the father-son duo, Brian and Dillon Forcier...
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Introduces Tailored Wellness Retreats for Holistic Mind and...
Mandarin Oriental, Boston, renowned for its commitment to luxury and well-being, has unveiled two new Wellness Retreats led by trained spa, wellness, and health experts. The retreats, titled "Inner Strength" and "Outer Strength," offer a comprehensive blend of spa treatments, private movement classes, wellness-focused meals, and individual coaching, providing guests with a holistic physical and mental wellness experience...
Amangiri Celebrates 15 Years With Unveiling Of Exclusive Wellness Experiences
Amangiri, the luxurious resort nestled in the heart of southern Utah, is marking its 15th anniversary with a series of exclusive wellness experiences, reaffirming its commitment to providing guests with unparalleled serenity and rejuvenation. Known for its breathtaking desert surroundings, it has introduced a range of new offerings that cater to the diverse wellness needs of its esteemed guests...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Immersive Overnights Collection Redefining Luxury Voyages
Renowned luxury cruise operator, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has unveiled an unprecedented collection of voyages for 2024 and 2025, setting a new standard for luxury sea travel. This exclusive series, aptly named "Immersive Overnights," marks an industry-first by offering overnight stays in every port of call, promising to redefine the very essence of luxury cruising...
Saudi Arabia Expands Tourism Portfolio With Luxury Train Venture, “Dream of...
Saudi Arabia is set to elevate its tourism sector by venturing into the luxury train market through a strategic partnership between the state-owned railway company, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), and Italian hospitality company Arsenale Group. The two entities recently finalized a $53 million deal to introduce the first luxury train in the Middle Eastern kingdom, named "Dream of the Desert."...
South Africa’s Train on a Bridge: Where Luxury Accommodation Meets Wildlife...
Kruger Shalati, the Train on the Bridge, stands as a unique gem in South Africa's luxury travel landscape, offering a distinctive blend of opulence and wildlife immersion. Nestled in Skukuza within Kruger National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's largest game reserves, the hotel repurposes renovated train carriages into 24 modern suites adorned with balconies and a pool overlooking the Sabie River...
Aspen Meadows Resort Unveils Collaborative Transformation with Salamander Collection
Aspen Meadows Resort in Aspen, CO, has officially announced its partnership with the Salamander Collection brand, with Salamander managing the property since 2022. This collaboration has led to the completion of the latest renovation work, coinciding with the property's relaunch under the Salamander Collection umbrella and in tandem with the Aspen Institute, the resort's owner...
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Opens Reservations for New Superyacht, Luminara
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the luxury hotel brand's foray into ultra-luxe small-ship cruising, is now accepting reservations for its third superyacht, Luminara. Scheduled to set sail in the summer of 2025, Luminara will join the existing yachts Evrima and Ilma, further expanding the brand's presence in the luxury cruise market...
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