‘barefoot luxury’: St. Regis debuts in the Maldives

A 40-minute seaplane ride southwest from the Republic’s capital city Malé, Starwood Hotels & Resorts will debut the renowned St. Regis hotel brand in the Maldives. Set to open in 2016, The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives aims to Will introduce “a new level of bespoke luxury in the heart of the Maldives archipelago.” This … Read more

Five new authentic independent luxury hotels

The high-end hospitality chain Leading Hotels of the World announced the addition of five new members to its collection of authentic independent luxury hotels. The latest additions in France, England, Tunisia, Costa Rica and Singapore offer features ranging from a massive arts and performance venue to a landing strip and helipad on propert. The chain of … Read more

Take a look at The Best Resort at Hospitality Design Awards 2015

Last week, Hospitality Design magazine hosted the 2015 HD Design Awards ceremony in New York City. Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort received top honors as the year’s Best Resort. This iconic resort, originally constructed in 1984, was completely re-designed by SB Architects, in collaboration with TAL Studios (interior design) and SKS Studios (landscape design). Winners of … Read more

First internationally branded upscale property opens in Italy’s world famous lake region

A new high-end property enhances the global appeal of Lake Como, Italy’s world famous lake region. Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Sheraton Lake Como Hotel. Starwood currently has 24 hotels in Italy, representing five of its lifestyle brands: St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin and Four Points by Sheraton. This includes … Read more