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Awaze to axe James Villas brand risking 40 jobs
Awaze chief executive Henrik Kjellberg said James Villas represented less than 1% of the group’s total portfolio
Kinsfolk & Co to make hospitality debut with winter 2024 opening
New hospitality management company Kinsfolk & Co will open its first hotel next winter, with The Newman in London’s Fitzrovia
Como's CEO on working with agents, expansion plans and key trends
We speak to Como’s chief executive Olivier Jolivet to find out how the brand stands out, future development plans and why agents are so important
Huvafen Fushi Maldives reopens with new look after renovations
The resort will also unveil a number of new accommodation options later this season
Holiday spending ‘could exceed pre-pandemic levels this year’
Around 32% of Brits said they would most want to continue to spend on holidays – even if they had to cut their overall spending, according to market research firm Mintel
Another piece of the Costa Navarino jigsaw has been placed - by Mandarin Oriental
The newly opened Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino is immersed in nature
Oxford Ski Company releases season preview as it celebrates 25th anniversary
The ski specialist is marking its landmark year in its annual Season Preview, which outlines trends, destinations and properties making an impact
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park receives top sustainability certification
The brand’s sustainability chief Torsten van Dullemen explains what it takes for one of London’s top hotels to be certified by the GSTC
Watchdog comes down on Accor over influencer's TikTok 'ad' for The Savoy
Accor rapped by the UK’s advertising watchdog after influencer Lydia Millen posted a TikTok of her stay in London’s The Savoy in November 2022 without labelling it as an ad
The Michelin Guide launches Michelin Keys for top hotels
From 2024 the Michelin Guide will award hotels that offer exceptional experiences with a new distinction
Inclusive Collection hosts first Travel Advisory Board trip to Mexico
The brand hosted its first trip for UK and Irish agents in its Travel Advisory Board, inviting them to share specialist trade insight and feedback
Savoy Signature to expand in Madeira with new hotel
The Portuguese hotel group will expand its presence in Funchal with the opening of The Reserve in January 2024
Alison Burton to head up dedicated trade relations team at James Villas
James Villas has formed a three-strong trade relations arm from within its current team to show support and commitment to relationships with travel agents.
Lupita Ayala rejoins Velas Resorts as London sales office reopens
Former Mexico Tourism Board deputy director will lead European sales
The Big Question: Does all-inclusive value come at too high a price for the planet?
All-inclusives have been a travel industry mainstay for decades, and have surged in popularity amid the cost of living squeeze – but do they have a future as travel looks to forge a new path towards sustainability?
Riverside Luxury Cruises and Seaside Collection appoint new UK managing director
Charlie Hewitt Davies joins the brands from high-end luxury tour operator Eden Luxury Travel
Meet the new TTG Luxury Travel Awards host: Raffles London at The OWO
The luxury travel trade will get to experience one of London’s most talked-about new hotels
Mandarin Oriental to open Zurich hotel this winter
Luxury hotel firm is continuing its expansion across Europe
The Lux Collective's Paul Jones on trade sales, key trends and expansion plans
The brand’s chief executive explains why agents are so important, and the most popular trends he’s seeing among clients
Soneva introduces new resort concept to the Maldives
The brand’s new concept launches in 2024, while separately an art-themed resort is scheduled to make its Maldivian debut this October
Industry urges govt to grasp the nettle after ministers lift lid on new package rules
Key proposals include deregulating domestic holidays, setting a minimum cost threshold for package rules to apply, scrapping Linked Travel Arrangements and clarifying the redress from third parties rule
EasyJet launches new route and package holidays to Skiathos
It comes after the Greek island was hit by torrential rain and flash floods earlier this month
New Maldives resort to become region’s first permanent skydiving dropzone
The Maldives will welcome new resort Ifuru Island Maldives on 23 September
Raffles Hotels and Resorts opens new hotel in Boston
The 147-key Raffles Boston has opened its doors to guests, becoming the only North American outpost of the Raffles Hotels and Resorts brand