Forte dynasty takes next steps
Charles Forte talks about investment from Saudi fund, pipeline and maintaining Rocco Forte Hotels’ classic luxury position.
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Forte dynasty takes next steps
Charles Forte talks about investment from Saudi fund, pipeline and maintaining Rocco Forte Hotels’ classic luxury position.
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Singapore group to bring ‘entry-level’ luxury to London with new hotel
Ellen Kensington marks the second addition to KOP Group’s UK portfolio following its acquisition of Charlton House in Somerset last year.
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Rocco Forte Hotels counts cost of £1.4bn deal with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund
Profit at the British hotel group co-founded by Sir Rocco Forte was cut by more than half during its latest financial year as it sold a significant stake to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
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Wanderlust: Upcoming investments in Romania’s luxury hotels
Recent news underlined that by 2028, Romania was set to inaugurate 13 new five-star hotels, including prestigious brands such as Mondrian, Hyatt, and Kempinski. According to Mordor Intelligence, the Romanian hospitality industry is constantly…
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Innocorn Introduces AI Kimiya Elevating Luxury Hotel Guest Interactions to New Heights
Innocorn, a trailblazer in AI innovation, is excited to unveil AI Kimiya, a cutting-edge in-room assistant designed to elevate guest experiences in the hospitality sector. AI Kimiya is poised to transform how guests interact with hotel services…
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New International Hospitality Academy Launched
The first development programme focused on impact-positive luxury hospitality for industry leaders.
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How Iconic Luxury Hotel's transformed the Mayfair Townhouse
Earlier this year we caught up with Andrew Stembridge, executive director at Iconic Luxury Hotels to discuss one of the company’s hotels. The Mayfair Townhouse was the winner of this year's HAMA Europe Asset Management Achievement Award and we were…
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'For a life without boundaries,' promise the makers of the superyacht 'Ulyssia', a planned 1,050ft (320m) vessel bigger than The Titanic that its owners say with 'transform our concept of discovery and home'…
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Inside Park Lane Copenhagen, a former cinema-turned-boutique hotel
Park Lane Copenhagen is set to begin welcoming guests in October 2024, following an extensive transformation. The 69-key hotel finds home in a property that dates back to the 1920s, originally a cinema and later transformed into a hotel…
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London’s latest luxury hotel and club set for former royal residence
A historic landmark in London’s Mayfair, which used to be a royal residence, is set to open as a new luxury hotel next year, it has been confirmed.
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BlueRock Consulting launches the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report
BlueRock Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm launched the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report, providing financial performance metrics for the luxury hotel industry in the selected Mediterranean countries, based on participation and…
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Luxe hoteliers tout growth plans at L.E/Miami trade show
Expansion, whether in terms of property count, amenities or geographic scope, emerged as a theme at this year's L.E/Miami trade show, where roughly 2,000 hoteliers, destination marketers, travel advisors and other industry professionals gathered…
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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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Oyo Launches Premium Vacation Rental Homes in UK
While Oyo's global expansion plans had been on pause mode during Covid, the hospitality company now seems to be diversifying its geographic footprint.
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Luxurban hotels CEO and CFO buys $200k in company stock
In a recent move that has caught the attention of investors, Shanoop Kothari, the CEO and CFO of Luxurban Hotels Inc. (OTC:LUXH), has made a significant purchase of company stock. The executive acquired 800,000 shares at a price of $0.25 per share…
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Raffles London at the OWO Comes to Life
The transformation of the Grade II-listed Old War Office (OWO) in Whitehall—London’s political hub located adjacent to Buckingham Palace—into Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ first UK property was a daunting challenge…
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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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