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

The Address for polo aficionados in the Middle East: First St. Regis Polo Resort

St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. Opening in 2017, The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club will be The Address for polo aficionados in the Middle East. The 136-room hotel will be the centerpiece of a six-million square-foot equestrian sports complex in Dubai. St. Regis has long been associated … Read more

Las Alcobas – the newest Luxury Collection hotel in Mexico City

New hotels to visit in 2015: Las Alcobas Mexico City (Luxury Collection) A new hotel in the heart of the posh Polanco district aims to be Mexico’s City best luxury hotel for travelers in pursuit of world-class luxury. Las Alcobas Mexico City is the first of two Las Alcobas properties to fly the Luxury Collection brand flag, … Read more

Is tourism ruining our cities?

City links: Residents fear the tide of tourists will wash away the identities of Venice and Barcelona. Read about this and more in our pick of the week’s city stories

Luxury boutique Hotel Nobu Chicago to open early 2016

Nobu Hotel and Restaurant to enter the City of Chicago.   Nobu Hospitality lifestyle group announced plans for the development of the luxury boutique Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Chicago. The Nobu Hotel and Restaurant will be located in the West Loop on the corner of Randolph and Preoria Streets and is planned to open early … Read more

Eden Roc Miami Beach to have a Nobu Hotel

The famous Eden Roc Miami Beach will have a Nobu Hotel within the iconic location. The Nobu Hotel and Restaurant will be a ‘hotel within a hotel’ comparable in tactic to the highly successful Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace Las Vegas which was named as one of the Hottest New Hotels of 2013 by CNN. … Read more