Author: Christina Jelski 

In an era of AI chatbots, self-service kiosks and digital check-in, the concept of a traditional hotel concierge may seem somewhat antiquated. But with demand for dedicated concierge staff far outpacing supply…

A new Four Seasons resort is coming to the Dominican Republic’s Samana Bay. Set to open in 2026, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will be located along…

Sonesta International Hotels Corp. is planning its Dominican Republic debut, announcing that Royal Sonesta and James hotels  are coming to Punta Cana.  The high-end lifestyle hotels will anchor a new mixed-use development…

Hotels and resorts worldwide are adding charter boats, private piers and an array of nautical experiences to their amenity mix, giving guests more in-house and exclusive experiences on the water. “Boats are…

The Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino resort is taking reservations ahead of a targeted Dec. 13 opening. Located at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, the 67-story hotel will make its…

Sandals Resorts International has begun accepting reservations for the Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, an all-inclusive resort scheduled to open March 27. The 50-acre property had been conceived as a family-oriented…

Hyatt Hotels Corp. is ramping up focus on short-term home rentals, announcing the upcoming launch of Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt. According to Hyatt, Homes & Hideaways will offer World…

Lots of hotels like to play up the merits of their lobby space, but as far as creating a warm welcome goes, the Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort in Vail’s Lionshead Village…

Accor-owned lifestyle hotel company Ennismore is putting the spotlight on its all-inclusive resorts with the launch of a new booking platform, ALLinclusive-Collection.com.  The platform will showcase Ennismore’s portfolio of 30 all-inclusive resorts,…

The Victorian building at San Diego’s historic Hotel del Coronado is set to undergo a major makeover.  The property, which is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, will receive a $160 million revamp…