Claridge’s First Book Shows How It Became the Grand Dame of London Hotels
The famed locale just announced its first authorized biography. The ultimate insider’s guide to Claridge’s is finally here.
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Today's luxury guest doesn't want to be served – they want to be part of it, and that single shift is rewriting the rules of the market.
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Luxury Hotel Rate Inflation: What Is Driving This Frustrating Trend?
Across the board, we’ve seen a lot of inflation in recent years, particularly since the start of the pandemic. Admittedly inflation hasn’t impacted all parts of the economy equally.
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Fusion Hotel Group acquired by SC Capital Partners
Fusion Hotel Group is acquired by founder of SC Capital Partners and eyes creation of a Pan-Asia Hospitality Management platform.
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What The Belfry and Club Quarters learned from renovating while staying operational
What’s the best way to carry out extensive redevelopment works while staying open for business? It’s an issue many hotel investors and owners must face.
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Where ski butlers unclip your boots: Is this Europe's poshest ski hotel?
Butlers used to be people who fetched and carried plates, topped up wine glasses and cleared the table after lunch and dinner.
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Great Barrier Reef’s Hamilton Island to be bought by US private equity firm in reported $1.2bn sale
Blackstone says it has agreed to buy popular Whitsundays island from Australian winemaking family
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IHG’s Christophe Laure on the next era of the Intercontinental and luxury hotel growth
As luxury hospitality grows into a $166bn (€142bn) global market, IHG’s new head of luxury and lifestyle, Christophe Laure, shares how Intercontinental Paris Le Grand is refining its approach to stay ahead in an……
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How to claim the crown at the branded resi ball
From a lesser-known and even lesser-discussed product a few years ago to the belle of the ball, the branded residences segment continues to thrive as developers, investors and operators clamour to get an invite to the party…
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IHG appoints MD of world’s tallest hotel in Dubai
IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed experienced hotelier Heinrich Morio as Managing Director of Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection, ahead of its opening on 15 November 2025.
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LTI announces the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2025
This is not just another ranking: over the past year, LTI - Luxury Travel Intelligence - has employed a meticulously defined assessment process, throughout which our rigorous algorithm evaluates the performance and values of luxury hotel brands…
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Why Hilton is confident about continued NUG growth
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said the growth should come organically, adding that the company wants to add more brands this year.
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The Wolseley to get hotel spin-off as Minor Hotels announces four new brands
Minor's CCO Ian Di Tullio told BH The Wolseley Hotels is in active talks to come to New York and Dubai, while London would be "a natural fit" for the brand
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The post-pandemic boom continues for resorts
Resorts are increasingly attractive to institutional investors. Funds like CIG, a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, and insurance companies Swiss Life and Aviva, are becoming more active in the resort space, according to industry experts…
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Lifestyle Hotels: The Ultimate Network Impact Move
Lifestyle hotel brands have been getting a lot of attention lately – and for good reason and it’s not because they’re the biggest money-makers in the portfolio (in fact, many aren’t).
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The case for mixed-use hospitality
The evolution of leisure real estate is well underway, driven by shifts in consumer demand and an increasing desire for flexible spaces that combine multiple asset classes. As the middle class expands globally and remote working culture becomes…
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Asia’s Top Hotel Groups and Their Imprints on the Luxury Hospitality Sector
Nothing beats an indulgent and restful getaway where you’re pampered at every turn. Here are the best Asian luxury hotels and hospitality groups that promise to deliver this in spades.
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The middle market embraces lifestyle
As travel habits shift and remote work unlocks new mobility, hotel investors are finding that smaller markets want a bigger experience. It seems that today’s guests aren’t just looking for a bed; they’re looking for atmosphere, design and a sense of…
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