Ibiza has long been known as one of the world’s party capitals, but thanks to some high-end hospitality newcomers, the destination is rapidly growing its reputation as a wellness hub. “Ibiza used…
Author: Christina Jelski
1 Hotels arrives in Europe with a new hotel in London’s Mayfair district
Hospitality brand 1 Hotels has made its debut in Europe with the opening of the 1 Hotel Mayfair in London. Located in the city’s Mayfair district, overlooking Green Park, the eight-story property…
Edition hotel makes its debut in Rome
Marriott International’s luxury lifestyle brand Edition has planted its flag in Rome. Located near Rome’s Via Veneto, the 91-room Rome Edition is housed within a former bank building that dates to the…
The play’s the new thing for Accor’s Onefinestay
NEW YORK — At a soiree held at a loft-like apartment in the East Village in May, I was introduced to a very strange couple named Stella and Toby. While most guests…
Live Nation looks for a hit with Vibee music-travel mashup
This November at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas, fans of Lionel Richie, Sheryl Crow and Nile Rodgers will dance in the sand, revel at pool parties and be able to…
Capturing luxury trends at the L.E Miami trade show
MIAMI BEACH — For a span of four days in mid-June, South Beach was the place to be for movers and shakers in the luxury travel space, as around 1,700 hoteliers, destination…
Belmond hotel coming to Riviera Nayarit
Luxury hospitality brand Belmond is planting its flag along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Expected to open in 2025, the Milaroca, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Nayarit will be constructed within a 105-acre beachfront estate….
JW Marriott safari lodge planned for Tanzania
Marriott International plans to open its second JW Marriott luxury safari lodge in Africa, which will be located within Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Expected to open in 2026, the property will comprise…
After a hot start to 2023, there’s a summer slowdown in Hawaii
After benefiting from a boom in pent-up demand and the surge of Americans traveling domestically, Hawaii may finally be seeing a slowdown as the summer season kicks off. Jack Richards, CEO of…
Two luxury hotels to feature Nobu and Plaza Athenee brands
Nobu Hospitality is continuing its expansion streak, adding hotels in New York and Bangkok to its growing pipeline. Both hotels are in partnership with Thailand real estate group Asset World Corp. Scheduled…