Fairmont launches "Wellness Without Walls" campaign with footballer Kylian Mbappé as brand ambassador, expanding wellness beyond traditional spa experiences.
PRIMESTAR Group's June Lux will combine luxury design with digital services including WhatsApp check-in and AI concierge for urban travelers.
Villa Colette, a 28-room luxury hotel designed by Philippe Starck, partners with Influence Society for website development and paid advertising strategy.
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 targets 50 properties in India within a decade, adding Anantara's first resort in Coorg (2028) and urban hotel in Kolkata (2032).
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 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.
The article defines ultra-luxury as individualized, anticipatory experiences versus luxury's consistent standardization, with ultra-luxury achieving 2-3x ADR premiums.
Halekulani's executive housekeeper Audrey Goh shares insights on leading 160+ housekeepers, rebuilding after pandemic losses, and maintaining luxury standards through family-style management.
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.
The 101-room Augustine Hotel Prague, housed in an 800-year-old monastery, marks Kempinski's first acquisition in over 50 years.
The Headland hotel in Cornwall demonstrates how prioritizing employee development and community engagement creates authentic luxury experiences that drive record revenues.
The 216-room property will reopen in 2029 after renovation, marking IHG's continued luxury expansion in India with 89 hotels in development.
The joint venture targets 10-15 landmark properties, starting with Garden Beach Hotel in Juan-les-Pins and Penha Longa Resort near Lisbon.
GHA DISCOVERY India membership hit one million with $75mn spent globally in 2025, while The Leela announces expansion into Coorg and Jaisalmer.
Industry research shows 70% of hotels report guests still prefer human interaction for check-in and complex requests, despite AI efficiency gains.
Amora Hotels will take over and transform the Adelaide city center property with a $73 million renovation completing in mid-2027.
InterContinental Seattle's Les Clefs d'Or concierge explains how human judgment and relationships remain essential in luxury hospitality despite AI advancement.
Hilton announces major expansion with 4 new Greece properties, Thailand debuts including first Canopy, and brand launches in Kenya, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Hospitality experts discuss common development pitfalls, AI's impact on service, the declining relevance of star ratings, and how luxury definitions are evolving.