Five-star property, Cora Hotel & Spa, is opening its doors in Halkidiki (mainland Greece) on 1 May 2024. The hotel will be repositioned as one of Halkidiki’s most desirable properties, featuring 181 luxury rooms, two outdoor pools, a secluded private beach and a spa centre; and will provide a sanctuary of tranquillity for those looking for a rejuvenating escape in North Greece coastline.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has attained the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels certification for its Singapore properties, also achieving the largest number of GSTC-certified room stock and certified properties (hotels & serviced suites) in Singapore – solidifying the Group’s commitment to sustainability and reinforcing its position as a leader in environmentally-conscious hospitality.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched the exclusive Elite Club service in Jamaica at the Riu Palace Jamaica hotel, located in Montego Bay. For the first time in this destination, hotel guests can access the wide range of Elite Club advantages and benefits such as access to exclusive areas of the hotel or premium food and drink options.
Hilton’s 2024 Trends Report found the No. 1 reason people of all generations want to travel this year is to rest and recharge. In fact, some travelers are even building their entire trip around sleep, which is a trend now known as “sleep tourism.” Sleep tourism first picked up speed in 2023 and has accelerated this year – in its recent report, the Global Wellness Institute cites Wellness Tourism as one of the fastest-growing segments of travel, projected to reach $1.4 Trillion USD by 2027.
Masseria Torre Maizza, a Rocco Forte Hotel, and the epitome of refined luxury, will re-open on 28 March 2024, in the heart of Puglia, Italy. The iconic Masseria welcomes back guests for the ultimate experience of authentic Italian hospitality.
IHG Hotels & Resorts achieves a significant milestone with 1,012 open hotels in Asia Pacific, marking a remarkable expansion for the global hospitality company. Over the past year, IHG has welcomed guests at numerous new properties across its brands, including Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Regent, Hotel Indigo, Vignette Collection, voco, and Crowne Plaza.
The Tenerife-based hotel receives exclusive recognition shared by select luxury boutique hotels worldwide. Hacienda del Conde Meliá Collection, an exclusive colonial-style adults-only hotel in the eternal spring of Tenerife, has been included in the prestigious collection of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which gathers the finest luxury hotels with independent spirit worldwide.
As astro-tourism has quickly become one of the biggest trends taking over the travel industry, guests of Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island can now enjoy regular astronomy experiences with the launch of its new stargazing programme. Providing a unique alternative to traditional holidays, the resort will be launching its stargazing programme to coincide with Earth Hour – a global initiative encouraging people to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour – on Saturday 23 March
Opening 25 April, W Ibiza, Santa Eulalia’s luxury beachfront hotel, solidifies its status as the hottest destination in Ibiza with a hotel-wide refresh and the announcement of Yellow Fish, its very own beach club. New and returning guests can also look forward to new flavours this summer, with the launch of SEU Pizza @STEPS, bringing some of the world’s best pizza from Rome to the White Isle.
Chelsea’s chicest new arrival, The Chelsea Townhouse, is delighted to announce its entry into Relais & Châteaux, the world’s leading luxury hotel and restaurant association. Joining its sister property 11 Cadogan Gardens, also managed by Iconic Luxury Hotels, The Chelsea Townhouse becomes London’s second hotel member of the prestigious collection.