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Michelin restaurants in Estonia are announced
The 2026 MICHELIN Guide Estonia features 43 restaurants, including one with Two MICHELIN Stars, one with One MICHELIN Star, and...
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Michelin star restaurants in France and Monaco 2026
In total, the selection of restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide France & Monaco 2026 recommends 668 Michelin starred...
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Delta extends pause on Tel Aviv for Atlanta
JFK service remains planned for Sept. 6.
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Lufthansa adds premium Allegris experience on Singapore-Munich flights
The move returns first class service to the flagship Munich to Singapore route.
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Emirates moves Premium Economy to upper deck in A380 retrofit
By the end of 2026, all 15 two-class A380 aircraft in the Emirates fleet will be retrofitted.
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Hilton to open Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic
The move reflects Hilton's growing presence in the Caribbean where it plans to nearly double its current portfolio of 50...
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Lufthansa’s First Class Suite wins luxury design award
The Allegris fleet will expand by the end of 2026; read on to find out where.
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United Airlines reveals latest European route additions
Airline says customers are increasingly seeking coastal, cultural and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
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Journey Beyond to buy Australia's iconic Crocodile Hotel
The transaction expected to finalize in early June, as part of expanding its portfolio in experiential tourism.
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Customer service decline makes a case for expert travel advisors
The lack of knowledgeable staff in many retail venues is making luxury travel advisors look pretty good these days.
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New direct ferry route between Cork and France
Bookings are now open on the new year-round service to Boulogne-sur-Mer that will operate six sailings per week.
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The new Four Seasons Mykonos opens June 26
The resort joins its sister property in Athens and forms part of Four Seasons' expansion, which includes a future development...
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The New Gem of the Strip
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a new luxury property on the Strip, offering expansive suites, a standout spa, chic dining options,...
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Exploring Mallorca's chic hotels
NYBAU Hotels has three hotels on the island of Mallorca. Here's what they're seeing from the luxury traveler.
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London Luxury Hotels: New suites and grand openings across the city
These five hotels are making a mark on the city's luxe hotel scene.
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W Sardinia has two penthouse suites and a party vibe
The hotel's social scene includes local artisans stopping in by day to show off their wares and live music and cocktails taking...
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Budapest gets a St. Regis hotel
The setting for the hotel is the historic Klotild Palace, which has 63 rooms and 39 suites.
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Minor Hotels opens Tivoli President Milano
The luxury hotel's Presidential Suite overlooks the Duomo cathedral.
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New York Luxury: Inside The Lowell's suite redesign
The classic East Side Manhattan hotel has revamped a collection of its rooms and suites while keeping the "old New York" tone.
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Marriott and Hilton open luxury resorts in Rhodes, Greece
The Marriott resort is in the Luxury Collection portfolio while the family-friendly Hilton property is under the Curio brand.
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Hilton opens Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley
The former Embassy Suites has been fully redeveloped as a four-star hotel in downtown Napa.
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Napa's Poetry Inn has a new name, new experiences
The Poetry Inn has been renamed Sttupa Estate Napa Valley, reflecting new ownership in 2024 and upgrades over the past 18...
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Château de Sacy joins Michel Reybier Hospitality
The estate has 12 rooms and a restaurant that showcases local produce, as well as sweeping views across some of...
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Waldorf Astoria New York crafts Devil Wears Prada 2 package
A champagne welcome, a shopping experience and food-and-beverage credit are among the offerings in the package.
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A duplex suite for the Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort
The Sabal Suite, spanning 5,155 square feet, has a large rooftop terrace and a dedicated wellness room.
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Just Back: French Polynesia
Jamie Mussolini shares travel tips from her recent visit to French Polynesia, highlighting its unique wellness and luxurious...
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Redefining Luxury: A chat with Laurent Gardinier of Relais & Châteaux
Laurent notes a shift towards meaningful, experiential travel among luxury clients, prioritizing connections and cultural...
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Editor's Column: Five ways you’re getting luxury wrong
To provide a true luxury experience, businesses must focus on exceptional service delivery, anticipate potential issues, avoid...
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New luxury in Italy: Florence, Rome, Sicily and Milan openings
We've got the latest on what you need to know for the 2026 season.
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Meet the new hotel manager of the Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
Edouard Lapasset previously served as the general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Paris.
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Newly renovated suites for the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
The swank new Deluxe, Park, Grand, Royal Terrace, Presidential, and Garden suites, with upgraded amenities and services, are...
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Vista welcomes the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde
Vista plans to upgrade its Global 7500 jets to Global 8000 by year-end, enhancing speed, comfort, and long-range capabilities.
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Hilton's first Curio Collection resort in The Bahamas opens in 2028
Paradise Breeze, set to open in 2028, will have an infinity-edge pool, a large spa and plenty of dining options.
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Ritz-Carlton Savannah to open in heart of historic district amid tight zoning rules
Developers will transform historic buildings into a 168-room hotel, close to major Savannah attractions. Walker & Dunlop...
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Creating lasting bonds with ultra-high-net-worth clients
To retain ultra-high-net-worth clients, advisors must anticipate preferences, deliver personalized experiences, ensure...
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Coolcations and Cultural Immersion: The new wave of Norwegian travel
Up Norway is seeing increased shoulder season travel and demand for exclusive immersive experiences.
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Leading the Way: Lukus Grace on opening Charleston’s first waterfront hotel
Grace, who has strong luxury hotel experience, emphasizes creating memorable guest experiences and fostering a strong team...
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A new luxury contender on the Las Vegas Strip
Oversized suites, a standout spa and buzzy dining help Fontainebleau Las Vegas stake its claim among the Strip’s top luxury...
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Four Seasons Cartagena: A new luxury hotel in historic Colombia
The hotel is carved out of a series of historic buildings connected by courtyards and passageways.
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Kempinski purchases Augustine Hotel Prague
The hotel was previously part of Marriott's Luxury Collection. The acquisition aligns with Kempinski's strategy to invest...
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Catering to the evolving high-net-worth traveler
Vista, a private aviation group, reports that marketing to ultra-high-net-worth individuals should emphasize key luxury...
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Unveiling Hotel de la Ville's two-story penthouse with panoramic views
Rocco Forte Hotels in Rome introduces a two-story penthouse with expansive terraces, six bedrooms and panoramic views.
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Kramer’s pizza dream and the rise of experiential travel
Thirty years after a Seinfeld episode joked about people making their own pizza, immersive and experiential travel has become...
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The Dorchester has a new Royal Suite
The new suite debuts June 1, marking the wrap-up of a significant renovation for the luxury London hotel.
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The Luxury View from Malta: Shorter trips, higher spend
In its second year, the ME Malta sees the U.S. market investing more to make the most of their shorter trips.
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Affluent trips to Asia: Slow travel with longer stays
Realistic Asia provides suggestions for first-timers to southeast Asia, plus immersive experiences for seasoned travelers.
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New eco-luxury on Peru's Pacific coast
Inkaterra Cabo Blanco on Peru’s Pacific Coast caters to nature lovers and surfers.
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Research shows new evolving luxury travel trends
Convenience, privacy and attentive service are key, according to technology provider Arrivia's latest “New Luxury Travel...
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Editor's Letter: My Champagne problems are keeping me up at night
What do you do when you're trapped in a resort that's charging you extremely excessive rates, just because they can?
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Four Seasons Mallorca to reopen with new spa
The resort also has a series of new private experiences for guests.
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Montecito advisors talk client trends and opportunities
Advisors say their clients are taking longer multi-gen vacations and finding success in creating small group travel.
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Top 10 insights on selling luxury travel
At GTM Luxury in January we asked luxury travel advisors at a Think Tank session how they navigate the changing needs of their...
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Copacabana, a Belmond Hotel set to open all-suite pool wing
The hotel, which turned 100 in 2023, will have five floors dedicated to wellness in the new wing.
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Kensington launches Ultraluxe division with private services
The new division will provide a portfolio of private jets, yacht charters, villas, insider access and soft adventure
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Lacure Villas amps up St. Barths' luxury services
Luxury travelers are taking shorter vacations and want intensified experiences that require on-island experts, says the...
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Montecito Village Travel awards top advisors and producers
MVT Live celebrated a landmark 2025, during which advisor sales reached $500 million.
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Paris News: Executive chef from the George V is headed to Hôtel de Crillon
Taudon will assume leadership of all dining venues at Hôtel de Crillon, including the gastronomic restaurant, which is...
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Rocco Forte’s Balmoral in Scotland has £60,000 Scotch whiskey package
The 1945 Glen Grant is an ultra-rare, post-war vintage Speyside single malt Scotch.
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Rome Cavalieri general manager will oversee major room renovation
We caught up with Fisher last week to get the scoop on what it’s like head up a hotel that’s such a significant part of Rome’s...
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Taking a deep dive into Italy’s emerging gems
Sandra Ferretti, founder of Total Tuscany Concierge, is launching an "Ultimate Umbria" immersion program to accommodate luxury...
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Inside the new Evoke | Inspire brand
Evoke | Inspire replaces the Journese brand, which has long been the luxury arm of Pleasant Holidays. Get the details of...
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Meet the new managing director of Hotel La Palma Capri
A native of Capri, Giusy Guarracino has been with the iconic hotel, which is Oetker Hotels' first property in Italy,...
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Luxury host agency Cozy launching proprietary booking system
Aanchal Gandhi and Thiago Fortunato, co-owners of Cozy, enter their second year of business with plans to expand.
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GTM Luxury travel advisors are bullish on the growth of their business
One third of GTM Luxury advisors said their business will grow by 50 percent over the next five years.
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Three new Manhattan hotel suites that were worth the wait
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Palm & Proper lets you enjoy Charleston like a luxury local
Liz Suomi saw a gap in the Charleston market for a luxury destination management company and she's filled that space with her...
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Who is buying private yacht travel?
Younger generations like Millennials, Gen X, and Gen Z are increasingly booking private yacht travel, seeking adventurous and...
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Best shopping tips from Paris
Travel advisors and industry experts weigh in on what to buy on your trip to Paris.
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Mike Kempinski: A key to ultra luxury is getting back to basics
Virtuoso this year named Mike Kempinski of Northstar Cruises as the top producing advisor in its Ultraluxe Community. Here, he...
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Pelorus dives deep into yachting world
Pelorus Travel is reaching out the the U.S. travel advisor market more and more for its upscale offerings in the yachting,...
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Four Seasons announces hotel for Seville, Spain
Four Seasons announces hotel for Seville, Spain Four Seasons plans to open a 55-room hotel in Seville, Spain, featuring dining...
Ambergris Cay expands with waterside villas
Each villa has a private heated plunge pool, shaded terrace, indoor-outdoor living areas with floor-to-ceiling glass, and...
Cathay Pacific launching Hong Kong to Kazakhstan service
Kazakhstan has a growing tourism sector offering summer and winter outdoor activities; Almaty is set to host the Asian Winter...
Lufthansa expands luxury travel with Allegris cabin on new routes
New Allegris flights include Frankfurt and Munich and various other global destinations, including Kuala Lumpur, focusing on...
Renovated Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi reopens
The 57-key hotel has redesigned its rooms and suites, enhanced its arrival experience, and added new service rituals....
New hotel in New York's Hamptons opens next week
The hotel is opening in a former Sag Harbor hotel with a well-acclaimed chef, a pool and great design elements.
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Bucolic landscapes, great culinary offerings, and cultural attractions reminiscent of Tuscany define these five destinations.
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