Accommodation

Center Parcs scraps plans for sixth UK site near Gatwick airport

The brand will now continue its search for an area to build its sixth development, claiming there is still strong consumer demand for an additional park

LVMH to launch two hotels in Sardinia

The luxury conglomerate is to open hotels under the Belmond and Cheval Blanc brands

Abercrombie & Kent expands villa programme to Barbados

New additions to villa range come in response to "incredible demand" for private homes

Baglioni opens the doors to new hotel in Milan

The 30-key Casa Baglioni in Milan is a Leading Hotels of the World member and houses a restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef

Classic Collection debuts ‘biggest-ever’ Greece and Cyprus brochure

Brand-new 244-page brochure features 210 properties – 92 of which are new to the operator

Jumeirah acquires first property in Switzerland with Le Richemond

Le Richemond will undergo extensive renovation work, adding wellness, fitness and dining concepts, which are due to be completed in 2025

Maybourne names former Aman Collection leader as new chief operating officer

Fasel will support the brand’s international expansion and oversee the commercial success and quality of the current portfolio of hotels.

Shearings boosts its upmarket Signature Collection with eight tours

Shearings has expanded its range of fully escorted coach holidays with eight new UK tours to appeal to clients seeking an indulgent break

Sales patterns 'reverting to pre-pandemic trends', says bed bank

Nearly 50% of Stuba’s sales are for travel from May 2023 and beyond rather than lates following recording-breaking sales day and week

Anantara makes French debut with property in Nice

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has opened the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel, marking its first offering in France

Four Seasons is ‘stronger than ever’ with 50 new projects planned

The brand announced it has 50 projects in the pipeline, as its new chief executive sets out his vision

Palladium exceeds pre-Covid turnover as it charts growth

Palladium Hotel Group recorded revenue of €948m in 2022, exceeding its pre-pandemic turnover by 26%

Sanctuary Cap Cana reopens as a Luxury Collection property

The property in the Dominican Republic has reopened as the first luxury all-inclusive resort for Marriott International and the Luxury Collection

Soneva invests $10m in solar power for Maldives resorts

The luxury resort operator is developing its solar power capabilities at its two Maldives resorts, as it aims to reach carbon-free operations

Mallorca to welcome new Mandarin Oriental resort in 2024

The 131-key beach resort will open on Mallorca in the second half of 2024, on the site of the former H10 Punta Negra hotel

Maybourne to open fourth London hotel

The Emory will sit next to group’s existing sister hotel The Berkeley

The Dorchester reveals first images of renovated spaces

The hotel has unveiled its newly renovated ground floor, including the new Artists’ Bar

'Our phones are ringing hot': why villa stays are all the rage

Scott Williams founder Victoria Hooberman explains why clients are seeking long-haul villa stays – as well as cooler climes closer to home

Eight new Anantara properties planned as parent group expands

NH Hotel Group and its majority shareholder Minor International plan to open 50 hotels worldwide in the next two years

Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes expands portfolio

The range now includes newcomers in Bali, Ibiza, Cannes, Marbella and Puglia

Pups on the piste: Austrian residence invites dogs to the slopes

Severin*s – The Alpine Retreat in Lech now welcomes dogs

The Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz embarks on renovation

The £12 million renovation is due to be completed by the end of this May

Watch Beyoncé perform at the opening of Atlantis The Royal

Beyoncé was among 1,000 celebrities and guests at the launch event, with the singer performing in her first live show since 2018

Tui's new accommodation-only platform coming to UK in 'next 12 months'

Operator plans to roll out service to UK market within the next year