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Historic Belle Île en Mer Citadel Set for Luxury Revival as Part of Accor’s Emblems Collection Expansion

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(IN SHORT) Accor has announced that La Citadelle Vauban in Belle-Île-en-Mer will be transformed into the first Emblems Collection property in France, marking a major heritage redevelopment project. The historic citadel will undergo a comprehensive restoration to become a luxury destination featuring accommodations, dining, wellness facilities and cultural experiences, including a revived museum. Scheduled to… Read the full news article

Marriott Adds Lefay as First Dedicated Wellness Brand Through New Joint Venture Agreement

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International has announced a joint venture with the Leali family to bring the luxury wellness brand Lefay into its global portfolio. Lefay will become Marriott’s first brand dedicated exclusively to wellness, combining its holistic approach with Marriott’s global scale and development capabilities. The brand currently operates two resorts in Italy and has… Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton Expands China Portfolio with Opening of Luxury Landmark Hotel in Wuhan Financial District

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(IN SHORT) The Ritz-Carlton has opened its first hotel in central China with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton, Wuhan, located in the Yuexiu Global Financial Center Tower. The 204-room luxury property offers panoramic views, premium amenities, and a design inspired by local culture and the city’s river heritage. Featuring multiple dining venues, wellness facilities, and… Read the full news article

Hyatt Strengthens Global Luxury Hospitality Presence with Park Hyatt Johannesburg Named Among World’s Greatest Places

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(IN SHORT) Park Hyatt Johannesburg, South Africa’s first Park Hyatt property, has been named one of TIME Magazine’s 2026 World’s Greatest Places less than a year after opening, highlighting its rapid rise as a standout luxury destination. Located in a restored 1930s mansion in Rosebank, the hotel blends heritage architecture with contemporary South African design… Read the full news article

NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort and Planteray Rum Pioneer Underwater Ageing Technique to Redefine Spirit Maturation

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(IN SHORT) NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, in partnership with Planteray Rum, has successfully completed a groundbreaking underwater ageing experiment, marking the first certified instance of rum being aged in glass bottles beneath the sea by a resort. Over a year-long period, the rum matured under stable ocean conditions, resulting in enhanced smoothness, complexity, and… Read the full news article

NH Collection Introduces New Luxury Hotel in Córdoba Featuring Historic Architecture and Contemporary Andalusian Dining

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(IN SHORT) NH Collection Hotels & Resorts has opened NH Collection Palacio de Córdoba, a fully restored 18th-century palace transformed into a five-star hotel in Córdoba’s historic Jewish Quarter. The property combines preserved architectural heritage with contemporary design, offering 89 rooms, courtyard spaces, and wellness amenities. A key feature is the launch of Tablafina, a… Read the full news article

The Peninsula Hotels Expands Cultural Engagement with New Art in Resonance Installations and Immersive Experiences in Hong Kong

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(IN SHORT) The Peninsula Hotels has introduced the 2026 edition of its Art in Resonance programme at The Peninsula Hong Kong, featuring commissioned works by Angel Hui, Albert Yonathan Setyawan, and Dr. William Lim. The exhibition spans the hotel’s façade, lobby, and The Verandah Café, combining immersive installations with art-inspired dining experiences. Developed in collaboration… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Unveils New Rooftop Dining Concept as Part of USD 100 Million Renovation Initiative

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(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has launched Terrace Boulud, a rooftop French brasserie led by renowned chef Daniel Boulud, marking his first restaurant in the city and the beginning of the hotel’s major renovation programme. Located at Landmark Prince’s, the venue combines French culinary tradition with Hong Kong’s dynamic dining scene, offering panoramic views… Read the full news article

Villa Igiea Integrates Contemporary Art and Luxury Hospitality Through Claire Fontaine Exhibition and Sicilian Matriarchy Experience

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(IN SHORT) From March 7 to May 10, Villa Igiea in Palermo presents We Are All Whatever Singularities by the feminist collective Claire Fontaine, an exhibition inspired by Giorgio Agamben’s philosophical concept of singularity. Through Warhol-referencing silkscreens, sculptural interventions, and luminous installations, the show explores identity, digital interconnectedness, memory, and resistance within contemporary culture. The… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Expands Cultural and Culinary Experiences with Jazz Evenings and Signature Brunch Events

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Montreal has introduced a series of new cultural and culinary experiences for March 2026, including a weekly jazz evening at Marcus Restaurant + Lounge and several signature brunch events. The Marcus Social series will offer live jazz performances each Wednesday, while the Après Marcus event will launch a new seasonal… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Expands Holistic Wellness Offering Combining Traditional Healing and Modern Technology

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has introduced a comprehensive wellness concept combining traditional healing practices with modern technology to support vitality and longevity. The program includes spa treatments, immersive wellness experiences, restorative sleep options and health-focused dining. Signature offerings include the Enhanced Vitality program, red light therapy treatments, floating sound bath sessions and… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Milano Introduces Unique Guest Experience with The Sartorialist Street Photography Sessions

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched a new guest experience in collaboration with renowned street photographer Scott Schuman, also known as The Sartorialist. The offering allows guests to participate in a three-hour photography session across Milan, capturing personal style against the city’s iconic streets and architecture. Introduced during Milan Fashion Week, the experience… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Unveils Nationwide Culinary Journey Celebrating Regional Italian Heritage from Venice to the Amalfi Coast

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has introduced a curated gastronomic programme across its Italian properties, guiding guests through regional culinary traditions from Venice and Florence to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Featuring restaurants led by acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred concepts, the initiative highlights local ingredients, seasonal menus, and interpretations of Italian heritage that reflect the cultural… Read the full news article

From Renaissance views to beachfront calm ten new Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes land in the Mediterranean

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2026-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is broadening its presence in the private villa market with a significant expansion of its Exceptional Homes collection, adding ten new residences and introducing Florence, Sardinia and Marbella as new destinations. Based on information outlined in the company’s official announcement, the move brings the portfolio… Read the full news article

A Sparkling Holiday Experience as Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Joins Forces with De Beers London

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(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has unveiled a striking festive collaboration with De Beers London, transforming the hotel’s lobby into a jewel-inspired winter experience titled The Jewel of the Season with De Beers London. This year’s celebration brings together two storied luxury names, blending De Beers’ heritage of… Read the full news article

The Lake Como EDITION Redefines Italian Lakeside Luxury with Modern Design and Michelin-Starred Dining

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(NEWS) BETHESDA, MD, 2025-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lake Como EDITION, a collaboration between EDITION Hotels, Omnam Investment Group, and Bain Capital, is redefining the essence of luxury hospitality on Italy’s iconic lake. Blending modern minimalism with timeless Italian elegance, the property represents a bold new chapter for Lake Como, introducing contemporary design, culinary… Read the full news article

From Monastery to Masterpiece, Villa San Michele Redefines Florentine Hospitality for a New Generation

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(NEWS) FLORENCE, 2025-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Perched above Florence with sweeping views of the city’s Renaissance skyline, Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, is set to reopen on 28 April 2026 after an extensive 18-month renovation that redefines Italian elegance, according to their official press release. Once a 15th-century Franciscan monastery, the property… Read the full news article

A New Chapter for Puglia’s Hospitality Scene as Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce Prepares to Open

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(NEWS) MADRID, 2025-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Minor Hotels has unveiled plans to open a new Tivoli Hotels & Resorts property in the heart of Puglia, Italy, strengthening its European footprint and bringing a new wave of luxury to Lecce’s historic centre. Set to open in April 2026, the Tivoli Palazzo Risorgimento Lecce will emerge… Read the full news article

Seven Years of Culinary Brilliance: Four Seasons Hotel Beijing Maintains Michelin Recognition for Cai Yi Xuan and Mio

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(NEWS) BEIJING, 2025-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In the latest Michelin Guide Beijing 2026, two of Four Seasons Hotel Beijing’s acclaimed dining venues — Cai Yi Xuan and Mio — have once again secured their place among the city’s culinary elite, according to their press announcement. The Chinese restaurant Cai Yi Xuan retained its… Read the full news article

Where Family Memories Bloom: Inside Anantara Bophut’s Reimagined Beachside Retreat

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(NEWS) BANGKOK, 2025-Oct-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is ushering in a fresh chapter of family-focused luxury on the island’s northern coast, unveiling a collection of reimagined spaces and experiences that bring together culture, creativity, and connection. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and the serene waters of Bophut Beach, the resort… Read the full news article

A New Era of Hill Country Luxury as Hilton Opens 9,000th Hotel with Signia by Hilton La Cantera

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(NEWS) MCLEAN, VA / SAN ANTONIO, 2025-Oct-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has reached a major milestone with the debut of Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa, the company’s 9,000th hotel worldwide and the first Signia by Hilton property in Texas. Set across 550 acres in San Antonio’s Hill Country, the 496-room resort… Read the full news article

A personal symphony of luxury: Park Hyatt expands globally and unveils campaign inspired by refined details

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(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2025-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has unveiled a new chapter for its Park Hyatt brand as it celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2025 with the launch of a global campaign titled Luxury is Personal. Since its beginnings with Park Hyatt Chicago in 1980, the brand has become synonymous with understated… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo’s SÉZANNE retains Michelin’s highest rating in 2025

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(IN SHORT) SÉZANNE, the signature French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, has retained its prestigious three-Michelin-star rating for the second consecutive year in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025. Led by Chef Daniel Calvert, the restaurant has rapidly risen to global acclaim, achieving three stars in 2024 after securing one star in 2021… Read the full news article

The Ultimate Bucket List: How Preferred Hotels & Resorts Is Redefining Luxury Travel by Private Jet

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(NEWS) NEW YORK, NY, 2025-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has announced the launch of its first private jet journey, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience, in partnership with Bucketlist Xperiences. The 17-night itinerary, scheduled for October 6–23, 2026, will take just 29 couples… Read the full news article

From Santa’s Spaceport to the Supernova Countdown, Four Seasons The Nam Hai invites guests on a galactic holiday journey

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(NEWS) HOI AN, Vietnam, 2025-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An is preparing to end the year with a celestial-inspired celebration, unveiling its Space Odyssey festive season. From Christmas through New Year’s Eve, the beachfront resort will be transformed into a cosmic wonderland with starlit décor, immersive entertainment,… Read the full news article

Heritage meets modern luxury as Mandarin Oriental, Vienna opens in restored Art Nouveau courthouse

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental is expanding its European portfolio with the highly anticipated opening of its first hotel in Austria, Mandarin Oriental, Vienna, on 20 October 2025. Located in the city’s historic First District on Riemergasse, the property brings together the grandeur of Vienna’s architectural heritage and the brand’s… Read the full news article

Unfolding Legacies: Thailand’s first luxury hotel marks 150 years with 18-month celebration

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(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Sep-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has announced an 18-month global celebration to mark its 150th anniversary, honouring its legacy as Thailand’s first luxury hotel and one of Asia’s most iconic city resorts. Under the theme Unfolding Legacies, the commemoration will run from November 2025 to March 2027, blending heritage,… Read the full news article

Frank Veenstra Joins Kempinski Leadership Team to Shape Next Chapter of Global Growth in Luxury Hospitality

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(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels has named Frank Veenstra as Chief Development Officer, positioning him to guide the company’s next growth phase as it strengthens its foothold in the ultra-luxury segment. In his new role, Veenstra will oversee Kempinski’s global development strategy, selecting high-value assets for investment, expanding growth through… Read the full news article

New Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown opens with 410 rooms, residences, and world-class dining experiences

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(NEWS) CHICAGO, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, marking the much-anticipated return of the Hyatt Regency brand to Malaysia’s capital and becoming the seventh Hyatt property in the city. Strategically located in the heart of the dynamic KL Midtown district, the… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental to Debut Urban Resort with Hot-Spring Spa and Villas in Xi’an by 2029

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(IN SHORT) Mandarin Oriental, Xi’an—slated to open in 2029—will be the Group’s first urban resort in Northwestern China. Nestled in the historic former capital, the property will comprise 166 rooms and suites with hot-spring features, seven private villas, five restaurants, a 1,200 m² ballroom, and comprehensive leisure and children’s facilities. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental… Read the full news article