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WATG & Wimberly Interiors Secure Top Honours at The 2024 LIV Hospitality Design Awards

WATG & Wimberly Interiors, the preeminent hospitality integrated design firm, has reaffirmed its leadership position with a remarkable sweep at the fifth edition of the prestigious LIV Hospitality Design Awards. Securing top honours across multiple categories—including the coveted titles of "Jury's Top Pick in Villa", Destination Winner for Asia, and Destination Winner for the Middle East, the announcement marks a momentous achievement as WATG commemorates its milestone 80th anniversary this year.

WATG
Opinion Article

2025’s Top 10 Actionable Trends Shaping Boutique Hospitality

Boutique hotels are known for pushing boundaries, setting trends, and creating memorable experiences that larger brands struggle to replicate. In 2025, this spirit of innovation is driving major shifts in guest experience, technology, and operations. BLLA’s (Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association) board members, some of the most respected voices in the industry, weigh in on what’s next.

Frances Kiradjian
By Frances Kiradjian, Founder/CEO, BLLA
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Centara Celebrates the Spirit of Individuality with the Launch of The Centara Collection

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is excited to announce the launch of The Centara Collection, a curated portfolio of one-of-a-kind properties that celebrate individuality, authenticity and creativity, to immerse guests in the spirit of their destinations. Formerly known as the Centara Boutique Collection, the portfolio has been transformed and elevated to a new level of distinction.

Centara
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Wimberly Interiors Unveils the Alpine-Inspired Contemporary Design of Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection

Wimberly Interiors unveils the design of their latest built project – the Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection, the most luxurious* accommodation within The L+Snow Indoor Skiing Theme Complex. A unique one-off luxury ski resort themed hotel, the design aims to complement the grandeur and ambition of the groundbreaking indoor, all-season ski resort that holds the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Indoor Ski Facility”.

WATG and IHG
Shanghai, China
Opinion Article

Defining the New Miami with EAST Miami

The story of an urban hotel is the story of a city. The two move in stride, with the hospitality industry offering a home and a helpful hand to visitors while also providing dining and drinking hotspots that enable newcomers to evolve into lasting denizens of the locale. In this case study, EAST Miami (operated by Swire Hotels) that first opened in 2016 has grown to be the cultural steward for the booming neighborhood in Miami that is Brickell, presenting a picture of where hotel trends in luxury amenities, branding and customer mindsets are headed.

Larry MogelonskyAdam Mogelonsky
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Miami, Florida, United States
Opinion Article

Designing With Purpose: Luxury Frontiers' Impact at Babanango Game Reserve

In the heart of Zululand, South Africa, lies Babanango Game Reserve, a once cattle-farmed landscape that now stands as a true testament to the power of environmental renewal. This reserve recently underwent one of South Africa’s most ambitious rewilding projects, reintroducing the Big 5 after nearly 150 years. The land, which is rich with history, culture, and natural beauty, has undergone an extraordinary transformation, and Luxury Frontiers had the honor of playing a key role in its incredible rebirth. Our design work at Madwaleni River Lodge, located within the reserve, embodies the essence of sustainability, cultural heritage, and community upliftment.

Graeme Labe
By Graeme Labe, Managing Partner & Chief Design Officer, Luxury Frontiers
South Africa
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Accor (unpacked): Raffles, Fairmont and Pullman – Rooted in Legacy, Focused on the Future: The Enduring Power of Accor’s Centennial Brands

With Raffles, Fairmont, Pullman and Orient Express, Accor counts four of the world’s few centennial global hospitality brands within its portfolio. These brands have not only shaped the history of hospitality but also demonstrated enduring relevance by evolving to meet the changing needs of guests and partners. These iconic brands transcend time and generations, embodying resilience and innovation while continuously expanding their horizons and global presence. Accor’s vision is to honor the unique legacies and distinct identities of these heritage brands, thoughtfully evolving them to resonate across multiple generations, all while preserving the timeless qualities that make them so beloved.

Accor
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Boutique Leadership Defined: BLLA’s 2025 Board of Advisors

The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) is delighted to announce its 2025 Board of Advisors, a distinguished assembly of leaders and innovators from the boutique hospitality industry. This esteemed group will guide BLLA’s mission to champion and support the boutique lifestyle movement as it continues to expand its influence globally.

BLLA
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IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China

On November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China. Using “new territorial home” as the core design concept, Atwell Suites is dedicated to offering a high-quality experience for young guests seeking an exquisite lifestyle, and creating a living space with aesthetic value, emotional value and spiritual value. It also offers a new choice with excellent returns for hotel investors through a high premium and low cost business model.

IHG
China
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BLLA Welcomes New Premier Vendor Partners, Elevating Boutique Hospitality Experiences

The Boutique Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) is proud to announce its newest vendor partnerships, expanding its network of innovative, forward-thinking partners who are helping to shape the future of boutique hospitality. Since June 2024, BLLA has welcomed a diverse range of vendors offering exceptional services and products tailored to the unique needs of independent hoteliers worldwide.

BLLA
Press Release

Accor (unpacked): 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central, Building a Legacy by Connecting Communities with a Holistic Ecosystem of Experiences Rooted in Local Heritage

Building on the success of our first episode, the Accor (unpacked) video series returns to uncover more captivating stories from our hotels and brands through the voices of our teams. In this episode, we discover Ennismore’s 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central with Mehdi Khei, General Manager and Sanela Vuckovic, Restaurant Manager at the Nomad Day Bar. It’s now their turn to share meaningful items from their luggage – a book from the hotel’s spectacular library and a pack of Nightjar coffee beans from the Nomad Day Bar – as symbols of the way the hotel builds a unique legacy, based on local connections, cultural diversity and a special sense of community.

Accor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates