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Blue Bay Travel launches agents' accommodation portal
Blue Bay Travel begins B2B hotel sales to agents
Dorchester Collection to open first Middle East hotel
Property in central Dubai will be the hotel brand’s first foray into the region when it opens in 2022
Qatar marks opening of region's largest wellness destination
Zulal Wellness Resort is the latest development from Thailand’s Chiva-Som
Marriott’s luxury brands set to open 30 hotels in 2022
Hotel giant will unveil properties across upmarket brands such as Ritz-Carlton, St Regis and JW Marriott
Saint Lucia's BodyHoliday shows it's in a class of its own
From its challenging circuits sessions to fresh Rastafari cuisine, soothing spa treatments to sensational sunset views, Saint Lucia’s famed BodyHoliday resort proves to be quite addictive
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon: an icon is reborn
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon has enlisted the help of Oitoemponto to breathe new life into its suites
Hop and a skip away: Why a long weekend in Jersey will appeal to luxury clients
With sumptuous spas, restorative restaurants and a fantastic location that makes it so close to home, Jersey is the ideal island for anyone seeking a long weekend of well-deserved R&R
COMO set to open new Fijian resort
Brand’s new property on Laucala island will welcome guests later this month
Lux Grand Baie Resort & Residences makes debut in Mauritius
Lux Resorts & Hotels has celebrated its 10th anniversary with the opening of a new flagship, Lux Grand Baie Resort & Residences
The Standard to launch two hotels in Thailand

The beachside property comes with “Sinatra-inspired design and nostalgia”, three restaurants, a spa with alternative healing therapies, pool and range of activities including kiteboarding and horse riding on the beach or beach tennis.

The Standard, Hua Hin has 178 guest rooms and suites and 21 pool villas, while the resort’s in-house DJ will play the soundtrack for sunset and pre-dinner cocktails. As well as Hua Hin, also upcoming is the Asia flagship for the brand, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, slated to open in early 2022.

Soneva to launch worldwide wellbeing brand
The pioneering eco-luxury resort operator is launching Soneva Soul at its own resorts and potentially third-partner hotels globally
Banyan Tree Group to launch five new brands
The group will be rolling out several new hotel collections, as well as extensions to its existing main brand
How the Four Seasons Madrid has given the Spanish capital a much-needed boost
Eight years in the making, the Four Seasons Madrid has given the Spanish capital a much-needed boost, says Lauren Ho.
Domes Resorts to open first international hotel
The Greek luxury hotel group is to open a hotel in Vilamoura in Portugal in 2022
Exploring the new Maldives resort celebrating national heritage
Travellers don’t usually pick the Maldives for a cultural break, but new resort Cora Cora is changing that
Tahiti time: why these islands are keen to avoid mass tourism
Home to 118 islands, French Polynesia is implementing a reset on tourism expectations and planning
Nobu to open first hotel in Italy next summer
Nobu Hospitality is preparing to launch a hotel and restaurant in Rome
Anantara expands with addition of hotel in Hungary
Property in Budapest will be the brand’s fourth in Europe
Watch: First look at new resort Cora Cora Maldives
Cora Cora Maldives opened in October so Madeleine Barber headed out to take a good look around
Six Senses reveals plans for three new properties
Luxury brand will open new hotels in Portugal, Japan and Saudi Arabia
Soneva sets out plan to create one of the world's largest coral farm projects
Maldives resort owner launches major environmental project to restore coral
Claridge’s set to unveil Christmas tree created by Dior designer
Mayfair institution’s festive tree has been designed by fashion house’s Kim Jones
Bequia Air launches new charter flights to Saint Lucia
Bequia Beach Hotel’s private aircraft will fly between the two Caribbean islands
Accor targets independent hotel sector with Emblems Collection
French hotel firm plans to grow new collection brand to 60 properties by 2030