Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will renovate and rebrand the former Gellert Hotel in Budapest. The renamed Mandarin Oriental Gellert, Budapest is expected to open in 2027 with an Art Nouveau aesthetic and…
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A honeymoon with friends? It’s a growing trend
The traditional honeymoon likely won’t be falling out of fashion anytime soon, but wedding and travel experts report that a growing number of couples are inviting friends to join them on their…
Hotels have deep sleep covered
If 2022 and 2023 were the years that travelers sought to make up for lost time, cramming their trips with as many destinations, activities and sightseeing stops as humanly possible, then 2024…
Railbookers launches trips in South America
Railbookers is offering train trips in South America for the first time. The rail tour operator has added 21 itineraries, primarily centered on Peru, where there are a number of different rail…
Lemala building luxury lodge on Ngorongoro’s rim in Tanzania
Lemala Camps and Lodges unveiled plans to open a new 20-suite luxury lodge along the rim of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater in March 2025. The lodge, named Lemala Osonjoi, will provide guests with…
The Oceania Vista will sail the world in 2026
Oceania’s newest ship, the Oceania Vista, will sail its first world cruise in 2026, roundtrip out of Miami. The Vista’s 180-day Around the World cruise will visit 101 ports across 43 countries….
Baccarat hotel and residences to be built in the Maldives
The Maldives will be home to a Baccarat hotel expected to open in 2027. The Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives will span five interconnected islands across 111 acres in the South Malé…
Jamaica’s Half Moon resort is freshening up for its 70th anniversary
Half Moon will renovate its Rose Hall Villas to mark the resort’s 70th anniversary. The transformation, being overseen by design firm Atelier-Vidal, will retain each villa’s architectural footprint, including fresh layouts that…
Company launches luxury jet service for dogs
Jettison the cages. Queue the sofas. Bark, a company known for selling monthly goodie bags for dogs, is launching a luxury flying experience for your canine companion. Bark Air will initially market…
Michelin Guide unveils the first Michelin Key hotels in the U.S.
NEW YORK — The Michelin Guide on Wednesday unveiled its inaugural list of Michelin Key recipients in the U.S., with Michelin Guide’s international director Gwendal Poullennec offering additional insights into the brand’s…