Accommodation

Sofitel boss to champion female leadership as luxury French brand turns 60

The business executive is determined to elevate Sofitel to new levels of luxury

Top 5: The luxury hotels agents need to have on their radar this week

Our new weekly list of luxury hotels-to-watch has officially dropped, giving agents quick-fix ideas on what to share with clients.

Abercrombie & Kent unveils first look at Peruvian Amazon riverboat

The luxury tour operator announced plans to launch its first riverboat earlier this year

I stayed in Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangaroo Island's most luxurious resort

The cliffside property has been rebuilt after being destroyed by the bushfires of 2020.

How Iberostar will wow your family, adult and foodie clients

Find out what’s selling well for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the resorts to recommend to both families and couples and lots of other exciting updates, in this new short video

Robin Hutson set to retire 14 years after founding The Pig

The trailblazing hotelier and his wife, who have a combined 50 years of experience in hospitality, admit the decision to retire was ’difficult’ to make

Travel bucked lower spending trend during washout June, says Barclays

Consumers stayed away from retailers in June, but the travel sector was buoyed by balance payments before summer breaks, latest Barclays research finds

As a Dubliner, a stay in London's most Irish hotel felt like home

The historic London hotel offers guests all the warmth of Irish hospitality in a central location.

A luxurious throwback opens in the heart of Morocco's commercial hub

Known for decades as the preferred hotel of Moroccan royalty, the historic property has officially re-opened following an extensive rebuild

3 ways to supercharge your sales with Hyatt Inclusive Collection’s new advisor platform

Become an expert on Hyatt Inclusive Collection’s 10 brands, and access exclusive advisor rate when you discover its new suite of agent tools

The Corfu hotels showcasing the very best of Greek food

Mar-Bella Collection’s annual summer series, Greek Chefs Abroad, invites guests to sample the best of the country’s cuisine

RateHawk recruits former Flexible Autos sales director Chantal Tomlinson

The online trade booking platform said hiring Chantal Tomlinson and Laura Harrison were part of its ’ambitious plans for further expansion in the UK and Ireland’

Youtravel extends cancellations into late July following FTI failure

Bed bank cancels all active bookings for arrivals up to and including 26 July

How to survive 100 years: Gleneagles boss on celebrating a big birthday

Since its acquisition by Sharan Pasricha almost a decade ago, the iconic Scottish hotel has gone from strength to strength

Jet2holidays signs deal with water park safety specialist

Jet2holidays has engaged a water park safety expert to monitor facilities at its hotels

Short watch: Hyatt Inclusive Collection In The Spotlight

Hear about Hyatt Inclusive Collection’s new trade website and e-learning platform, and find out how to access agent rates with up to 50% off

Canaves Collection to expand to new Greek island after Santorini success

The Greek company is set to open its first hotel outside of Santorini in Paros, marking the sixth addition to its collection of luxury properties.

Most LGBTQ+ travellers still face discrimination during holidays

Booking.com survey reveals continuing challenges to improving inclusivity

Peninsula London hosts extravagant grand opening party with VIP guests

The luxury hotel group hosted more than 2,500 guests at its new London property this week to mark the special occasion

Tui to expand in sub-Saharan Africa with new hotels and brand

Tui Group has signalled its hotel development intentions in East and West Africa following the opening of another property on Zanzibar

J.K. Place boss on opening a hotel in former Versace HQ

The boutique hotel brand will open its fourth property next year, in the heart of Milan’s fashion district

Cruise industry veteran Tony Roberts leaves Warner Hotels after 14 months

Prior to joining the hotel group, Roberts spent more than 22 years working for Seabourn, Princess Cruises and Carnival UK brands P&O Cruises and Cunard

The Greek resort complex has elevated the residences of its Asterias property.

Volcanoes Safaris to open Kibale Lodge in Uganda

The luxury ecotourism specialists will open their fifth property in Uganda this July