Luxury hotels

Forte family sets sights on ambitious hotel future

Rocco Forte Hotels has signed an agreement to open its fourth new property in Italy following a flurry of other recent deals in the country

Hot new hotels: which ones are the best of 2018?

The shortlist for Best New Luxury Hotel of the Year in the ttgluxury Travel Awards has been revealed - see who’s made it to the next stage

Diane Von Furstenberg to design Claridge's Christmas tree

The American fashion designer is the latest creative force to put her name to a festive tree at the iconic London hotel

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park to partially reopen in December

The hotel will welcome guests back to its public areas, restaurants and event spaces following a devastating fire this summer

Bucket list trips for luxury lovers

When it comes to bucket-list trips for high-net-worth clients, there’s a whole extra level of expectation to meet. Andrew Doherty looks at options to wow the most discerning of customers.

Instagram-worthy hotels to boost clients' digital kudos

In the age of Instagram, keeping up with the Joneses has gone digital. Chloe Cann uncovers Insta-worthy properties to help your clients find hashtag heaven

Kuoni and Midcounties team up for VIP agent trip

Top-performing homeworkers have earned themselves a trip to the Italian island of Ischia

Caribbean resort pledges $12m to further extend luxury offering

Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic says the improvements, which include a new pool, beach club and golfing facilities, will be completed in time for the peak winter season

Travel Hero: Nobu Matsuhisa

From his guilty pleasure of eclairs, to wanting to be an artist, keeping a pair of trainers in every restaurant and never giving up on his passion, chef Nobu Matsuhisha tells ttgluxury about his inspiring life, travels and career

Four Seasons to make Brazilian debut

The property in Sao Paulo is due to make its debut later this month

Campbell Gray to unveil ‘extended stay’ hotel

Boutique property Alex will open on the shores of Lake Zurich next year

Carrier launches winter sports programme

Operator offers recommendations on the best luxury ski experiences including tuition from an Olympian

Why Belfast is a city reborn

World-class gastronomy, exciting nightlife and a wealth of historical attractions have put the Northern Irish capital on the map

Vacation Rentals UK expands portfolio with Mulberry Cottages acquisition

The Mulberry team will continue to operate from its Canterbury, Cheltenham and Winchester offices

Discovering Namibia’s newest luxury lodges

Namibia has scenery and wildlife-spotting opportunities in abundance, and now two new luxury lodges are opening up one of its most remote areas, discovers Sarah Gilbert

ITC launches first-ever TV ad campaign with inspiring message to agents

The ads are part of a group-wide agent incentive scheme launching in October

Constance prepares to roll out C Resorts brand

C Resorts is a four-star deluxe brand that is being pitched as “a fun and cool younger sister to Constance”

First St Regis is to open in Australia

Melbourne will be the debut destination for the luxury hotel brand on the continent

Active Travel Group keen to explore agent potential

The new company is poised to make the most of the growth in active and adventure travel and will prioritise analysis of trade opportunities

An arty approach to conservation in the Maldives

A new project at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is helping guests to appreciate marine life, finds Abra Dunsby

Grenada takes a stand on plastic waste

Caribbean island to ban all single use plastic next year

Lux Resorts to branch out with new brand

The Mauritian-based hotel group plans to roll out a new group of eco-focused hotels

Virtuoso to speak at ttgluxury Summit

The global luxury travel network is the latest company to join the line-up for the London conference

Mandarin Oriental to open second hotel in Thailand

The luxury hotel operator will manage a new-build property in Phuket