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New Namibia lodge for Sanctuary Retreats
Eight suite Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is being extensively refurbished having been brought under an Abercrombie & Kent brand
Summer opening for Mandarin Oriental’s first Greek property
New details released about Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, coming this summer.
Boutique hotel Le Grand Mazarin to open in heritage buildings in Paris
Opening in June, Le Grand Mazarin will be the latest in the Maisons Pariente portfolio
AirJapan unveils onboard product inspired by tradition
Japanese cultural elements will complement a 32-inch seat pitch for AirJapan’s February 2024 launch
Doctor to train travel agents as specialist life coaches
Coaching could be a sideline to travel consultations, said Dr Noreen Nguru
Seabourn to host agent events to promote expedition ships
Luxury line will hold three “immersive” showcases to highlight new vessels and voyages
Fairmont to take over Cape Grace hotel in Cape Town
Move will give Accor-owned luxury brand its first property in South Africa
Domes Resorts set to open first property in Halkidiki
Hotel in Kassandra peninsula is being billed as a “beach club with rooms”
Fairmont Kenya itinerary celebrates conservation and culture
The itinerary takes in three Fairmont properties and is designed to immerse guests in the local culture, wildlife and history of the region
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka to welcome guests this summer
The 167-key property will open in June, featuring six restaurants and bars, a fitness studio, spa, club lounge and meeting facilities
Waldorf Astoria to make debut in the Seychelles
The Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is set to open later this year on a private island
Carrier celebrates top agents at A-List Awards
The operator championed its top-performing agents in several new categories, alongside the usual regional agent groupings
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park launches Little Rangers kids’ adventures
Children are invited to become a Park Ranger, a Sloane Ranger or a Royal Ranger as part of a new family experience
LHW bolsters collection and introduces new destinations
The group has welcomed eight members, including three new properties, and its first hotels in Arizona and Belek
Year of celebrations planned for The Datai Langkawi’s 30th anniversary
The resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary by partnering with fashion designers, chefs and charities for a series of events
Banyan Tree to open first Angsana resort in Spain
New luxury development in Marbella is due to open in 2026
Ponant introduces skiing polar trek in Greenland
Two-day expedition is available on some Le Commandant Charcot voyages
Regent Hong Kong reveals first ‘glimpse’ of new rooms
Flagship property is due for grand reopening in June following major renovation
Elegant Resorts unveils new Wellness Collection
Operator has handpicked 32 leading spa resorts around the world
Ritz-Carlton to make debut in Italy
Marriott International is to bring the Ritz-Carlton brand to Lake Como
L+R Hotels launches countryside eco-retreat in Devon
The Mole Resort Devon offers luxury eco-lodges and rooms, with plans to expand capacity by the summer
Caribtours relaunches agent recognition programme
Caribtours is offering new benefits, prizes and exclusive offers as it relaunches its Diamond Club agent recognition programme
Groupe Barriere opens 12th Brasserie Fouquet’s
The French brand has launched its second upscale Brasserie Fouquet’s in the UAE, located opposite the world’s highest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa
Winners of TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2023 revealed in London
The ceremony at The Biltmore Mayfair saw 21 awards given across the industry and was the biggest event to date