Luxury hotels

Small Luxury Hotels of the World appoints new chief executive

Former Relais & Chateaux boss will take over in September

Marriott calls time on plastic straws

Hotel giant says plastic straws and stirrers will disappear from its 6,500 properties

One&Only announces plans for Malaysia resort

Luxury hotel brand will make debut in Asia with new property

Secret Escapes secures £52 million investment

The London-based luxury travel deals specialist will receive funds from asset management firm Old Mutual Global Investors

Capella Hotels opens first property in Bali

Singapore group unveils new tented camp near Ubud

First speakers announced for ttgluxury Summit

Trends and opportunities will be discussed at top luxury conference in London

Lotus hires Chris Redfern as BDM for Palladium Hotel Group

He joins Joanne Peters as the second dedicated sales representative for the Spanish hotel group

Leeu Collection secures permission for London hotel

South African group will build 100-room luxury property at Abta’s former HQ

Caribbean resort launches competition for ‘sustainability advisor’

Winner will advise hotel on new ways to improve the environment

Six Senses to unveil first three lodges in Bhutan

Luxury brand opens reservations for properties in Himalayan kingdom

Indonesian hotel firm to open Lombok property

Legian Hotel Management will launch second resort in early 2019

Branching out: spending the night in a treehouse

Clients can feel the ‘hygge’ by staying in a new luxury forest hideaway in the Cotswolds

Belmond unveils ‘summer living’ activities

Hotel brand offering gastronomic and cultural experiences at European resorts

Exploring Coral Gables, Miami's chicest neighbourhood

South Beach and Ocean Drive can leave heads whirring, so Abra Dunsby rests hers in laid-back, sophisticated Coral Gables – just a stone’s throw away from the Miami action.

IHG completes acquisition of 51% stake in Regent Hotels & Resorts

IHG plans to accelerate Regent’s growth, taking the brand from six hotels to more than 40

Mandarin Oriental to open on Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands to get new Mandarin Oriental property in 2021

Four Seasons outlines hopes for Seychelles

The luxury hotelier now has two resorts in the country

The futurist will see you now: Corinthia partners with trend forecasters

The London hotel will have The Future Laboratory as ’futurists in residence’

Proud Experiences: Don't be afraid to make mistakes with LGBT guests

Some businesses are so afraid of causing offence they are missing the chance to give exceptional service, delegates heard

ITT 2018: hotel sector to see further consolidation

The hotel industry should brace itself for significant consolidation in future years.

ITT 2018: Could your business adapt to the sharing economy?

Travel companies have been urged to adapt to the sharing economy – or face missing out on considerable opportunities

Palladium to launch new 'contemporary luxury' brand

The group will open its first Bless Collection Hotels property in Madrid in November

Bulgari plans Shanghai debut

Group’s sixth hotel ranges over a 48-storey tower and restored historic building

The Arts Club plans international expansion

Dubai and LA will be the first locations for new branches of the London club with rooms