Beginning of a New Era for Europe’s Spas
In 1995, the European Spas Association was founded in Brussels – a milestone that fundamentally changed what European spa and health resorts stand for.
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Beginning of a New Era for Europe’s Spas
In 1995, the European Spas Association was founded in Brussels – a milestone that fundamentally changed what European spa and health resorts stand for.
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Dar Global launches The Trump International Golf Club, Wadi Safar
The golf course will be spread over 2.6 million square meter site, and feature a gated community, a luxury Trump hotel and premium residences
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Costa del Sol tourism revenue hits record €21.8bn despite dip in hotel stays
The province’s tourism chief has hailed a shift toward "quality over quantity," as rising visitor spending offsets a cooling in traditional occupancy rates
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At least 40 people died and another 115 people suffered injuries after a fire tore through a bar at a luxury Alpine ski resort in Switzerland shortly after midnight on Thursday…
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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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Against all odds: A new hotel chain enters Israel
Amid Israel's tourism crisis, a new hotel chain opens four boutique hotels: Two new in Tel Aviv and two former Brown hotels in Eilat are rebranded.
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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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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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Why mountain resorts are a huge treasure trove
The diversification of holiday destinations is a major trend in leisure hospitality as travellers seek new experiences beyond the beach, unique locations away from the crowds and cooler temperatures in times of heatwaves. And mountain resorts stand…
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Never seen before in hospitality – 80 luxury resorts coming up on a single island
Palm Jebel Ali, the world’s largest palm-shaped island, is Nakheel Properties’ ambitious new archipelago project off the coast of Dubai. The project forms a central part of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and is aimed at increasing Dubai’s luxury…
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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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From parliament to luxury hotels, Nepal's protest movement targeted the elite
As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one of the world's poorest countries…
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Azerai Founder Adrian Zecha Outlines His Vision for the Boutique Hotel Brand
Adrian Zecha, one of the world’s most respected hoteliers and the founder of Azerai Resorts, recently visited the boutique hotel brand’s two properties in Vietnam ahead of the five-year anniversary of Azerai Ke Ga Bay’s grand opening…
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The $1 Trillion Question: Can the Middle East Afford a 7-Month Tourism Year?
The Middle East is building the world’s boldest tourism dreams—but will rising heat rewrite the rules of ROI, resilience, and reputation? From 50 °C “death zone” summers to exploding cooling costs and stranded giga-assets, the risks are no longer…
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Even Babies Are Welcome at the Spa at These Ultra Luxury Resorts
What was once an exclusively grown-up domain is now being marketed as a multigenerational wellness experience appropriate for stressed teenagers, curious elementary schoolers and even toddlers and babies. Gone are the days of dropping your children…
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Israeli luxury hotel project partnering with Leonardo DiCaprio gains approval
Project led by the Hagag Group and Hollywood star secures final approval in Herzliya, expanding to 51,000 square meters with 365 rooms, a marina and eco-friendly design
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Accor Heads to Sin City With Biggest Hotel Yet: Treasure Island
Just as Kylie Minogue's career explodes in the U.S, so is Accor's! After years of watching from the sidelines as its competitors deepened their U.S…
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Las Vegas Sands Doubles Down On Singapore Bet With $8 Billion Hotel Complex
Las Vegas Sands is doubling down on its bet in Singapore with an $8 billion investment to expand its footprint in one of Asia biggest financial centers to tap into travel boom.
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