Legendary designer Adam Tihany argues emotion in hospitality spaces comes from control and storytelling, and dismisses technology at the table as harmful to genuine warmth and luxury.
The piece examines how three Monte Carlo hotels - Hôtel de Paris, Hermitage, and Metropole - each embody different narratives of European luxury through their architectural design and guest experiences.
The luxury interior design firm, known for projects like Six Senses Kyoto and One&Only Le Saint Géran, has appointed William Evans and Matt Nadilo to lead the new studio.
Architect Hugo Toro transformed five 17th-century Roman buildings into the Orient Express brand's first hotel, drawing design inspiration from the Pantheon and Roman fountains.
With a visionary design by the young Berlin-based studio RHO, Design Hotels unveils its new headquarters in an evolving district of the German capital. The top-floor space features unique design pieces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city —all of which combines to create an inspiring, forward-looking, and light-filled space for the brand to call home.
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.
Since 1824, The Shelbourne has been a warm and inviting jewel of hospitality and the setting for some of the most dramatic cultural and political moments in Irish history. Beloved by guests and locals as “Ireland’s living room,” The Shelbourne has always reflected the spirit of the city around it, playing a significant role in the literary, social, political, culinary and artistic traditions of Irish society.
The launch of MM:NT Berlin Lab marks a pioneering move by award-winning apartment hotel operator, Adina Hotels – owned and operated by Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express announces today that sales will officially open this April, marking an important milestone for an unparalleled travel experience in one of the world’s most cherished destinations: Italy.
ibis and 'The Voice' join forces once again in this new edition of the popular Antena 3 programme presented by Eva González. ibis, the leading international hotel brand in the economy hotel sector, with more than 1,200 establishments worldwide, has a passion for music as its brand, which is essential to the internationally recognised ibis MUSIC concept. Therefore, this alliance with 'The Voice' is a natural and mutually enriching partnership: music brings people together, encourages the exchange and mixing of different cultures and ibis also provides opportunities for emerging talents, something in which it fully agrees with 'The Voice'.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has made its long-anticipated debut in London, opening the doors to Raffles London at The OWO (Old War Office). Comprising a hotel and residences, spa and ballroom, alongside an array of restaurants and bars, The OWO heralds a new chapter for Whitehall.
Three new luxury villas were introduced to the Canaves Oia collection of resorts and villas in Santorini, Greece this season. The villas, along with the company’s Eden Villas complex, join the newly established Canaves Oia Villas Collection, which offers travelers to Santorini the perfect blend of privacy and space afforded guests of a luxury villa, along with the amenities and distinguished services of a luxury hotel, such as daily breakfast, room service, 24-hour front desk, twice-daily maid service and more.
The wardrobe of your dreams is now on Airbnb. This fall, guests will have the opportunity to experience fashion in a whole new way – by booking a stay at the Hackney showroom of TikTok’s favourite label: House of Sunny.
Known as pioneers who elevated the luxury scene in Santorini, leading privately-owned hospitality group, Kanava Hotels & Resorts, today announced an exciting new chapter, with the unveiling of their new brand name Empiria Group. The change celebrates the company’s 30 years of expertise and plans for further developments and echoes its evolving purpose, values, and commitment to creating space for joy.
The BLLA Team sits down with Charlotte Gomez de Orozco, Founder of HOY Hotel Paris, as she delves into her experience as a boutique hotelier.
‘The Music of the Night’ is returning to the place that inspired one of the world’s longest running and most-loved musicals, The Phantom of the Opera. To celebrate the global phenomenon that will be performed in 15 countries in 2023, including a final bow on Broadway, ‘phans’ will be able to follow in the footsteps of le Fantôme and book a night in the mythical underworld where it all began – the historic Palais Garnier Opera in Paris.
Sardegna Resorts S.r.l., a Smeralda Holding Company wholly-owned by Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”), has signed agreements with LVMH Hospitality Excellence, to manage two of the most renowned and exclusive hotels in Costa Smeralda.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the creation of ‘Center Stage’ - an exciting new music program that supports the talents of tomorrow, pairs emerging and established artists and provides studio time and suite time to foster musical collaboration and mentor the creative process. Over the next three years, Fairmont, with the support of Abbey Road Studios, the most famous recording studio in the world, will provide 1000 hours of studio time and 1000 hours of suite time to up-and-coming artists across the globe, while documenting their artistic journeys – from writing and recording to live performances.
Solea Valley Healing resort, located on the island of Cyprus, introduces a holistic healing experience, which includes for example apitherapy, education and dietitians, personal trainers and therapists available on site. With a design based on sustainable solutions and integration of the surrounding nature, the resort leads the way to the future of the hospitality industry.
This winter season sees a major milestone in the history of Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski as the hotel celebrates its 20th birthday in December 2022. To celebrate those two decades, the hotel invites its guests and locals of St Moritz to experience its freshly renovated lobby as well as a brand-new lobby bar redesigned in a contemporary style.