Hospitality Giants Embrace Wellness Trends with Enhanced Fitness and Hiking Offerings
As travelers increasingly seek experiences that promote health and well-being, major hospitality brands like Marriott and Hyatt are responding with robust fitness and wellness offerings. This trend is in line with data from the Global Wellness Institute, which reports that wellness tourism has outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade and projects annual growth rates of 14.7% for wellness trips and 16.6% for wellness trip expenditures through 2027...
Classic Vacations Enhances Digital Platform to Empower Luxury Travel Advisors
Classic Vacations, the globally acclaimed luxury travel company, continues to advance its digital transformation with significant upgrades to its Online Booking platform. The enhancements are designed to provide Travel Advisors with an array of sophisticated tools aimed at streamlining the booking process and enhancing the client experience...
Luxury Fashion Brands Expand into Culinary Ventures to Attract New Generations
The intersection of luxury fashion and fine dining is becoming an increasingly popular strategy for high-end brands seeking to expand their appeal and provide unique experiences. Pioneered by Ralph Lauren in 1999 with the opening of his first restaurant, RL, in Chicago, this trend has gained momentum over the past 25 years...
Eat Local, Drink Global: Experience Farm to Table Delights at Eno...
Located on the historic King’s Highway in Princeton, Eno Terra shines as a pinnacle of culinary excellence. Embracing the philosophy of "Eat Local, Drink Global," it masterfully combines the finest local ingredients with an exquisite selection of wines from around the world...
Pacaso Introduces Estate Collection for Co-Owned Luxury Vacation Homes
The real estate market for vacation properties is witnessing a significant shift as more Americans are considering investments in second or even third homes. According to a 2024 trend report from Coldwell Banker, 40 percent of Americans plan on purchasing additional properties by 2025...
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka Set for Grand Debut This Summer
The highly anticipated Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening this summer. Towering above the vibrant Dojima district, the new luxury hotel promises to redefine hospitality in Osaka...
AirYacht: Redefining Luxury Travel with Flying Yachts
The concept of flying yachts, once relegated to the realms of imagination, is steadily becoming a tangible reality. As the 2022 Superyacht Design Festival approaches, BOAT magazine sits down with Guillaume Hoddé, co-founder of AirYacht, and Franck Darnet, the yacht's designer, to delve into an innovative concept set to grace the skies by 2026.
Moskito Island: A Private Luxury Haven in The British Virgin Islands
Nestled within the lush landscapes of the British Virgin Islands, Moskito Island emerges as a private paradise, embodying the epitome of luxury communal living. Initially a secluded destination accessible only to a privileged few since 2014, Moskito Island is now poised to redefine luxury travel as it launches as a leading luxury brand...
Copenhagen Tops Global Ranking for Most Expensive Michelin-Starred Meals
According to a recent report by the international food magazine Chef’s Pencil, Copenhagen has emerged as the global city with the most expensive Michelin-starred meals. With 14 Michelin-starred restaurants in the Danish capital, the median price of dinner clocks in at a staggering $443, making it the frontrunner in culinary extravagance...
Guesty Acquires Rentals United to Strengthen Vacation Rental Management Portfolio
Tel Aviv-based Guesty, a leading provider of property-management system tools for the vacation-rental industry, has announced its acquisition of Rentals United, a Barcelona-based company renowned for its distribution services, also known as channel management. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed, but Guesty CEO Amiad Soto emphasized that Rentals United will retain its brand identity and leadership structure post-acquisition...
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The Top 25 Hotel Executives of 2023
Lodge + Dine is pleased to announce The Top 25 Hotel Executives of 2023. We recognize the outstanding achievements of these leaders who are at the highest levels of the hospitality industry. Despite the many titles that can be found in this year's list – whether it be CEO, president, or founder – all of these exceptional individuals are responsible for overseeing the overall business strategies for some of the most respected names in the world of luxury hotels...
The Top 25 Hotels and Executives of New York for 2023
Lodge + Dine is pleased to announce The Top 25 Hotels of New York for 2023. No place epitomizes luxury like the Empire State. Its iconic metropolis, New York City, or the Big Apple, stands as a premier destination for those seeking a myriad of upscale accommodations. In Manhattan alone, the area boasts hundreds of hotels catering to diverse and discriminating tastes. Ranging from timeless classics to avant-garde modern establishments, these accommodations are celebrated for their sophisticated lounges offering panoramic city views, indulgent spas, high-thread-count linens, and exquisite five-star dining experiences...
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II San Pietro Di Positano, A Jewel Of Italian Hospitality On The Amalfi Coast
Il San Pietro di Positano is a family-run Relais and Chateaux property, nestled in the cliffs overlooking the bay of Positano and located a few miles’ shuttle-ride away from town. The property is at one with its natural environment, surrounded by lush greenery and stunning panoramic views.
Hospitality Sector Sees Signs of Decelerating Growth
Quarter to quarter the traffic to hotels on a global basis varies but generally we have seen a positive trend indicating a vibrant and...
The Leading Northeast Ski Resort Is In Stowe, Vermont
While many travelers flock out west for traditional ski trips and winter vacations, those looking for a more intimate and tailored experience know to head Northeast to Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont. A destination for all seasons, Spruce Peak is the perfect home base for all your adventures...
Ian Schrager Succeeds With Latest Venture, Kind Of
It’s been four decades since the days of Studio 54 and since then Ian Schrager has successfully evolved into a multifaceted creative and business...
Leading Hospitality Staffing Company Sold By Family Office
Littlejohn Capital, a family office owned by Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., the co-founder of Littlejohn & Co., recently announced the sale of its portfolio company Hospitality Staffing Solutions. CEO of HSS Tim McPherson stated, "As a recognized industry leader offering the highest quality of staffing and related managed services, we enable our hospitality partners to focus on their core business...
Inspirato Expands Luxury Travel Market with Innovative Membership Model
Inspirato, renowned for its exclusive approach to luxury travel, in its 13th year, has achieved profitability, bolstered by a $25 million funding round from Capital One in October 2023. The company targets affluent clients, with over half of its members earning more than $500,000 annually...
Iconic Ritz Paris Is Rejuvenated
The only true constant is change and when the hotel world around is abuzz offering greater luxuries, pristine accommodations and highly personalized customer service, it’s hard to imagine that a hotel founded in the 1800’s could still command the respect from all its peers. Such is the case with the Ritz Paris. Undoubtedly its location in central Paris and unmistakable architecture have made it a big draw for movie settings, photographs and other big events...
