Luxury hotels

Aman plans further US expansion

The luxury hotelier is to open a hotel in Miami’s South Beach area and will join the group’s planned New York addition

Spanish palace transformed into luxury hotel

Palacio Solecio was originally built in the 18th century by Italian nobleman Felix Solecio

World of Hyatt loyalty scheme expanded to 300 hotels

Members earn five points for every $1 spent on eligible rooms at Hyatt or Small Luxury Hotels of the World properties

Como Cocoa Island to reopen following renovation

Como Cocoa Island in South Male Atoll has been redesigned with a focus on holistic wellness

Value of global ‘luxury travel eco-system’ revealed

The amount the world’s wealthy spend on pursuing their hobbies, likes and passions when travelling has been assessed for the first time in a new report by ILTM

Four Seasons to open hotel in New Orleans

The hotel will be in the new World Trade Center in New Orleans and has clear views of both the city and Mississippi River

Jumeirah adds 'unrivalled' Italian hotel to portfolio

Capri Palace Jumeirah will open in April next year

Specialists team up to sign Fairmont hotel in Windsor

Fairmont Windsor Park is currently undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment and is due to open next year

Hyatt unveils rapid global expansion plans

One of the upcoming properties is its first in the UK, which will be on the site of the former Great Scotland Yard

Calabash pays tribute to Gary Rhodes

Gary Rhodes, who died aged 59, opened Rhodes Restaurant at the Calabash in 2006

EasyJet launches revamped package holiday offering

EasyJet hopes to “disrupt the market” with the relaunch of its package holiday business

Real Downton Abbey opened up to private tours

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is now selling an intimate tour of Highclere Castle

Construction commences on Viceroy property in the Algarve

Building work has now started on the hotel within the Ombria Resort, which will feature 76 rooms and suites

Belmond hotel to undergo major renovation

The Belmond Splendido Mare will reopen in summer 2020 following a major redesign

Finalists revealed for TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2020

Find out which agents and suppliers have made it onto the shortlist for the 2020 awards – winners will be revealed in February at Rosewood London!

Safer Tourism Foundation urges holiday landlords to install carbon monoxide alarms

The charity’s research shows less than half of holiday accommodation listed on peer-to-peer rental sites have a carbon monoxide alarm installed

Globe spotting: The hottest luxury travel trends for 2020

We fast-forward to the year ahead to see where some of the hottest hotels will be opening and what destinations will be buzzing across the world

andBeyond lodge reopens following total rebuild

The Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is situated in 180,000 hectares of the Namib Desert in Namibia

Capella Hotels launches range of community projects

Luxury hotel brand says it is committed to “socially conscious” travel

Mandarin Oriental eyes US expansion

A new property in 25-storey tower is scheduled to open in Dallas in 2022

Aman appoints Ward as new sales boss

Former Shangri-La vice-president joins expanding luxury hotel brand

Kuoni reveals top 2020 destinations

The luxury operator has analysed the market and predicted which destinations will be trending next year

WTM London 2019: Grenada to welcome two new luxury properties

Three new luxury resorts are set to open in Grenada over the next two years

WTM London 2019: Elegant unveils Tamarind plans

Elegant Hotels will be highlighting a series of developments including the move to turn Tamarind into an all-inclusive property