Is the Emory the Most Private Hotel in the World?
It took me a while to locate the entrance to The Emory. At first, I chalked it up to my notoriously horrendous sense of direction—drop me off a few blocks from my apartment that I’ve lived in for five years, and there’s a good chance I’ll still get…
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W Hotels’ Lessons in Luxury’s Evolution to Meet Global Consumer Expectations
The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president…
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Sands China launches rebranded Londoner Grand Hotel
Sands China, in collaboration with Marriott International, has announced the launch of the Londoner Grand Hotel, the first hotel in Macau to be entitled ‘Luxury Collection Hotel…
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InterGlobe forays into international hospitality
InterGlobe Enterprises recently announced the launch of Miiro, a new lifestyle hotel brand with a distinctive collection of individually designed hotels in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant cities, each with its unique culture, history, and…
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Cardo Roma, the inaugural property of a new lifestyle brand by Marriott Bonvoy
Cardo Hotels is the latest diffusion line from hospitality giant, Marriott Bonvoy, set to join its line-up of big-hitter properties such as The Ritz-Carlton and St…
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Investment Opportunities in the Lifestyle Hotel Market
Multi-story complexes of similar-looking rooms with cozy lighting, finely-pressed sheets, and a corporate, sterile feel. These kinds of hotels abound, found on every street corner in the U.S…
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Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push
Hyatt has bought the “me and all hotels” brand from Germany’s Lindner Hotels, a minor expansion of its European portfolio. The deal for the lifestyle hotel brand, which closed Friday, adds a 29th brand to Hyatt’s collection of hotel, resort, and…
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IHG builds pipeline in Caribbean and Latin America
Supported by a string of development and management partners, IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its luxury and lifestyle portfolio across Mexico and the Caribbean.
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Hilton names Kevin Osterhaus, president, global lifestyle brands
With nearly 350 existing lifestyle hotels and another 350 expected to join the portfolio by 2028, Hilton is set to double its presence in the fast-growing lifestyle category in the next four years.
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sbe, Wyndham sign first deals for new brand
Project HQ Hotels & Residences, the “smart lifestyle” hospitality brand announced in January from sbe through an alliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, has finalized a series of deals and strategic partnerships…
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Dissolving Architecture into Nature: Dorte Mandrup Designs Hotel in Norway's Arctic Circle
Danish architecture studio Dorte Mandrup has just released the designs for its new project in the Arctic Region. Teaming up with high-end Norwegian adventure and outdoor brand Norrøna, the studio has designed a nature hotel. Situated in…
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PM Hotel Group adds Staybridge Suites McLean to portfolio
US: Management company PM Hotel Group has added Staybridge Suites Tysons – McLean, in Virginia to its portfolio.
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Former Sands Resort Hotel to reopen as “Cornwall’s first coastal aparthotel”
Newquay will welcome what is being referred to as “Cornwall’s first coastal aparthotel” later this year.
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Once-troubled Florida resort has a new strategy: Go more expensive, more exclusive
The once-troubled Banyan Cay Resort & Golf in West Palm Beach, Florida, is being recast into an exclusive golf club for wealthy Palm Beach and West Palm Beach residents who want to hit the greens near their pricey coastal homes —and are willing to…
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Adds 15 New Member Properties
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of 15 new member properties to its global portfolio between January and March 2024. The new additions span 13 countries and four continents, further amplifying the brand's presence in key markets…
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Condé Nast Traveller Announces Its Global 2024 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveller US, UK, Spain, India, and Middle East jointly announce their annual Hot List, crafted by our global team of editors, who spent the past year visiting and vetting the honorees.
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New lifestyle brand Miiro to open hotels across Europe
A new hotel brand is set to introduce a collection of individually-designed hotels across Europe. InterGlobe Enterprises, an Indian aviation and hospitality company, has launched Miiro as a lifestyle hotel brand…
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