Hotels resorts and spas

Mexico mansion becomes Set Collection’s first Americas member

The Set Collection’s newest member is owned by a Hollywood producer and features a Picasso and 20-seat private cinema among its luxuries.

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

Playa Hotels expands agent incentive programme

As part of the extension, extended stays will now be part of the per room, per night rewards

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.

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

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

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

Advertising watchdog bans 'misleading' Butlin's advert

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

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

Jet2 celebrates 20th anniversary since first flights to Portugal

Jet2.com has since become the largest UK carrier flying to Faro and the island of Madeira

Elegant Resorts unveils new Wellness Collection

Operator has handpicked 32 leading spa resorts around the world

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

Classic Package Holidays reveals first-ever print brochure

Classic Collection brand packages up a new print collection for agents, covering 12 short-haul and 10 long-haul destinations

Leisure travel demand returned 'strongly' in 2022, says IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group reports healthy 2022 figures

Bamford to launch doctor-led private members’ wellness club

The Club by Bamford opens this spring, offering classes and a gym alongside cryotherapy and tyre flipping

Tui Group turn of year bookings exceed pre-pandemic levels

In the three months to 31 December 2022, the group said it benefited from continued passenger demand for holidays across its brands

Nine hot hotels and the news you need to know

From cutting-edge new urban properties to thrilling coastal experiences, we round up the latest hotel news around the world

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

How Kempinski is bringing a touch of class to Cancun

Jet lag is the unfortunate curse of travelling across time zones; but being awake in the early hours can have its advantages. From my sea-facing suite, I can see across palm trees and Cancun’s sandy beach to where the sky is beginning to brighten over a watery horizon. Shades of orange and apricot bring it to life as the surf pounds the shoreline. My brain may be foggy with tiredness but I’m glad I’m not missing this beautiful sunrise.

This is the way to holiday in paradise with a clear conscience

“I love doing this job more than anything.”

Mayaven Poinen spent some 30 years working as a driver in Mauritius – but it was growing vegetables that he really loved.

“We were already passionate about farming, growing vegetables and being connected to the soil,” he explains.

“There was a government scheme for the creation of small companies but we needed to already have a market, something solid enough to start a business.”