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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
Press Release

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
Press Release

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
Press Release

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
Opinion Article

The Mille Club: Two Rocco Forte Hotels in One Incredible Trip to Italia

Known to many as the Eternal City, Rome has an uninterrupted history spanning two and a half thousand years. Apart from incredible historical sites, Rome has some of the world’s finest luxury hotels, often carved out of grand palazzos that once served members of the royal court of the Papal elite, and all of them adorned with opulent finishings and fine art.

Larry MogelonskyAdam Mogelonsky
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
Italy
Press Release

Spotlight: Curio Collection by Hilton Delivers Remarkable One‑of‑a‑Kind Stays in Former Banks, Railroad Stations & More

In this edition of Spotlight, we’ll learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton by peeking inside The Candler Hotel Atlanta. The hotel is a great example of what makes this Hilton brand so special, as many Curio Collection properties are built inside one-of-a-kind, historic buildings in the world’s most sought-after destinations. 

Hilton
United States
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Design Hotels Accelerates Global Portfolio Growth with Milestone Signings

Design Hotels, the community-driven portfolio of nearly 300 independent hotels, announced 29 signed agreements and 10 percent growth of its global portfolio within the last 12 months. From the under-the-radar Black Sea coast of Batumi, Georgia, to the bustling, residential neighborhood of Tribeca, New York, each of the new and upcoming Design Hotels properties embodies the values of the brand and the singular vision of the property owner.

Marriott
Opinion Article

The Progressive Luxury Hotel Evolution in Focus with EAST Hotels

The 21st century has already seen immense changes in how people travel and their demands for hotel services and amenities. In focus here is the growth, evolution and diversification of the luxury segment, wherein we recently sat down with the team behind the rebranding of EAST Hotels, a hotel brand that’s emblematic of this modern dynamic and the aspirational nature of travel for the 2020s and beyond. EAST Hotels has launched three hotels in Beijing, Hong Kong and Miami, with several more in the pipeline on multiple continents.

Adam MogelonskyLarry Mogelonsky
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Press Release

Phuket Transforms Into Global Luxury Lifestyle Destination as High Net Worth Residents Flock to the Island

Phuket has changed dramatically in recent years. Fringed by the Andaman Sea, the tropical oasis has evolved from a popular beach resort destination into one of the world’s most attractive luxury residential markets, with elite luxury consumer brands, Michelin-dining and international quality education and medical care fueling the interest.

C9 Hotelworks Ltd.
Phuket, Thailand