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Hyundai Motor is expanding its environmental initiatives with the launch of the IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, a mobile reforestation hub designed to accelerate the recovery of wildfire-damaged forests. Built on Hyundai’s flagship electric SUV, the system combines drone technology with zero-emission mobility to disperse clay seed balls into areas that are otherwise difficult to access...
Four Seasons and ALAIN to Open Ultra-Luxury Beachfront Residences on Saadiyat...
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based ALAIN, has announced plans for Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach, scheduled to welcome homeowners in 2029. Designed as an exclusive gated community, the development will feature 56 luxury villas, including limited beach mansions, and 60 suites comprising penthouses and royal residences...
Grand Wailea Maui Reopens After $55M Renovation, Boosting Hawaii Tourism
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Carrier Global Corporation, a provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions, has announced a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, a tree-planting nonprofit organization, to plant 5 million trees by 2030. The initiative, titled "For the Air We Breathe, For the World We Share," aims to promote sustainability by using nature-based solutions to improve air quality and help reduce energy use...
Las Vegas Sands Begins Construction on $8B Singapore Luxury Resort
Las Vegas Sands has officially begun construction on an $8 billion ultra-luxury resort and entertainment destination adjacent to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by company executives, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Miriam Adelson, marks a significant step in the hospitality group's long-term investment in the city-state...
Luxury Travel Embraces Hyper-Personalization as Market Expected to Reach $620M by...
At Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, hospitality executives from leading hotel brands such as Marriott, Fairmont, and Minor Hotels highlighted the growing role of hyper-personalization in the luxury travel segment. Moving beyond traditional service, hyper-personalization involves tailoring experiences to individual guest preferences using AI-driven tools, chatbots, personalized dining, and curated amenities...
Williams Sonoma and No Kid Hungry Launch Annual Anti-Hunger Campaign in...
Williams Sonoma has launched its 2025 Tools for Change campaign in partnership with No Kid Hungry, a national initiative aimed at ending childhood hunger in the United States. The annual program features a new collection of limited-edition kitchen products, including spatulas and oven mitt sets, designed by well-known chefs, celebrities, and digital creators. A portion of proceeds from each sale will support No Kid Hungry, with every dollar helping provide up to 10 meals for children in need...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils 234 New Sailings for 2027–2028 Collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2027–2028 Voyage Collection, offering 234 new sailings across diverse destinations such as Africa, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and the South Pacific. The new collection features 19 new ports of call, 60 overnight stays, five Grand Voyages, and the 133-night 2028 World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor...
Isle Blue Launches Mobile App to Streamline Luxury Villa Vacation Planning
Luxury villa rental and concierge company Isle Blue has launched its official mobile app on iOS and Android, offering high-end travelers a streamlined platform for booking exclusive villas and personalizing their vacations. Designed to enhance the vacation planning experience, the app enables users to browse and book premium properties worldwide, from beachfront villas in St. Barts to alpine retreats in Courchevel...
Nestlé Backs Brazil Reforestation Project with Re.Green and Barry Callebaut
Nestlé has announced two major reforestation initiatives in Brazil in partnership with re.green and Barry Callebaut, aimed at restoring ecosystems critical to cocoa and coffee production. These efforts are part of Nestlé’s broader commitment to reach net zero by 2050 and plant 200 million trees by 2030. Combined, the two projects will plant 11 million trees across 8,000 hectares (19,768 acres)..
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Iconic Ritz Paris Is Rejuvenated
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