Accommodation

Ritz-Carlton debuts its 80-storey Melbourne hotel

An in-room sauna and private pantry are perks of the largest suite at the new Ritz Carlton, Melbourne.

Inhabit's first London wellness hotel becomes a B Corp

Working with Women in Travel and social enterprises in the capital has helped this group gain B Corp accreditation.

Sandals launches new Turks and Caicos packages

Package holidays to Beaches Turks and Caicos with direct, non-stop Virgin Atlantic flights are now on sale with Unique Caribbean Holidays

Cook's Club to open new hotel in Majorca later this year

The brand’s second Spanish island hotel boasts two outdoor pools and live DJs

‘The trite five-star formula is leaving luxury hotel sector’

Luxury hospitality is now more than just expensive finishes and impeccable service says design guru.

New community-inspired resort for the Seychelles

New Mahe resort Laila has been designed to reflect its Seychellian owner’s desire for a sense of place

Tui sets out 'ambitious' two-year growth plan for Tui Blue portfolio

Operator confirms new additions in Menorca, Hurghada, Ayia Napa, Majorca and Thailand for summer 2023, and plans to expand further into Asia, the Caribbean and West Africa over the next two years

Club Med to embark on first rebrand in almost a decade this year

Since its inception, the brand has launched 70 resorts in 32 countries

Discover Iberostar's renovated all-inclusive family resort in Majorca

Iberostar hit on a winning formula in the Caribbean, enhancing the well-established all-inclusive scene with thoughtful family-focused resorts. Now, it is unveiling the same premium concept in Majorca

Former Cook trade lead Brooks-Wiggins joins accommodation platform

Fastpayhotels has appointed her to the newly created role of business development director for the UK, France and the Nordics

A hundred unique luxury properties join the Select brand

Raffles London at the OWO is among the new hotels to come under the Select brand, giving affiliated agents more perks for clients

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

How Barut Hotels is expanding with its range of modern masterpieces

Leading Mediterranean hotel group Barut Hotels has been welcoming holidaymakers for more than 50 years, and continues to grow and invest

UK tourists would support tourism levy for nature, poll finds

The majority of survey respondents said they would pay between £2 and £10 to stay overnight in a UK national park

Solmar expands into Ionian Coast amid 'significant' growth plans

The Midland-based firm has added 25 villas in the resorts of Parga, Preveza and Sivota Bay to its portfolio

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”

Advertising watchdog bans 'misleading' Butlin's advert

The ruling referred to a post on Butlin’s’ Facebook page seen on 12 October 2022

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

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