Indonesia’s luxury hotel sector outpaces wider market recovery
Luxury hotels in Indonesia have fully recovered to pre-pandemic occupancy while other segments remain 5.5 percentage points below previous highs.
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Influence Society Expands Into Ecuador With First Client Win at Hacienda La Danesa
The Paris-based agency will manage website, SEO, and digital marketing for the 500-hectare luxury hacienda located one hour from Guayaquil.
The Soul of Amalfi with Borgo Santandrea and the Lucid Madness Needed to Build Here
The 45-room ultraluxury resort opened in 2021 after a four-year construction project on challenging cliff terrain, earning a spot on World's 50 Best Hotels list.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
The Atzaró Collection Debuts: A New Era in Conscious Luxury Travel
The Spanish hospitality group unifies its international properties spanning Ibiza to Botswana under one brand identity, with new developments planned in Miami, Mexico, and Bali.
When Hotels Become Ecosystems: The Real Impact of Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use hospitality projects are reshaping hotel development by integrating hotels with residential, retail, and wellness components to create resilient revenue ecosystems.
By Alice Sherman, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Americas, HVS
Hilton Accelerates Luxury and Lifestyle Growth in Asia Pacific with Eight New Brand Entries to Markets Across the Region
Hilton will debut eight luxury and lifestyle brands in new Asia Pacific markets this year, with over 15 more planned for 2026.
Driftwood Hospitality Management Assumes Management of InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza
DHM takes over the 371-room luxury property on Country Club Plaza, marking its third Missouri hotel and first Kansas City management contract.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Global Campaign “Wellness Without Walls” Featuring Kylian Mbappé as Its Ambassador
Fairmont launches "Wellness Without Walls" campaign with footballer Kylian Mbappé as brand ambassador, expanding wellness beyond traditional spa experiences.
PRIMESTAR Group extends its JUNE brands with the introduction of June Lux entering the luxury segment
PRIMESTAR Group's June Lux will combine luxury design with digital services including WhatsApp check-in and AI concierge for urban travelers.
Influence Society Partners with Laurent Taïeb’s Villa Colette for the Launch of a New Luxury Hotel in Cap Ferret
Villa Colette, a 28-room luxury hotel designed by Philippe Starck, partners with Influence Society for website development and paid advertising strategy.
DoveHill Acquires the Acclaimed Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, Connecticut
DoveHill acquired the 58-acre Connecticut resort featuring Forbes Four-Star Spa and 1 MICHELIN Key designations, with Auberge Collection continuing as manager.
Minor Hotels Signs Anantara's First Resort and Urban Hotel in India
Minor Hotels targets 50 properties in India within a decade, adding Anantara's first resort in Coorg (2028) and urban hotel in Kolkata (2032).
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Celebrates 10 Years with New Story-Worthy Hotels Across the Americas
Hyatt's luxury collection adds four distinctive properties across the Americas, including a renovated 1933 Santa Monica landmark and a Dominican Republic island resort.
Orion completes acquisition of majority stake in Corinthia Hotel Lisbon
Orion acquired a 72% stake in the 518-room Corinthia Hotel Lisbon, the city's largest five-star hotel, which will continue operating under Corinthia management.
Luxury vs. Ultra-Luxury Hospitality — Where the Line Is Actually Drawn
The article defines ultra-luxury as individualized, anticipatory experiences versus luxury's consistent standardization, with ultra-luxury achieving 2-3x ADR premiums.
By Ray Minias, Principal of REM Business & Hospitality Consulting, Cayuga Hospitality Consultants
Executive Housekeepers in the Spotlight at Halekulani
Halekulani's executive housekeeper Audrey Goh shares insights on leading 160+ housekeepers, rebuilding after pandemic losses, and maintaining luxury standards through family-style management.
By Adam Mogelonsky and Larry Mogelonsky
Hotel Investment Risk and Performance by Product Type in Kansas City
Analysis shows extended-stay hotels recovered fastest from the pandemic while full-service properties faced longer recovery periods due to new supply and demand mix differences.
By Benjamin Giebler, Project Manager, St. Louis, HVS
Kempinski Group announces the acquisition of Augustine Hotel Prague
The 101-room Augustine Hotel Prague, housed in an 800-year-old monastery, marks Kempinski's first acquisition in over 50 years.
Luxury evolution - Why people are determining the future of the hotelscape
The Headland hotel in Cornwall demonstrates how prioritizing employee development and community engagement creates authentic luxury experiences that drive record revenues.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring luxury hospitality to the heart of Delhi with signing of InterContinental Eros New Delhi Nehru Place
The 216-room property will reopen in 2029 after renovation, marking IHG's continued luxury expansion in India with 89 hotels in development.