Luxury Hotels

Starwood continues to grow luxury brands in China

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts tops 100th hotel milestone in China Starwood Hotels & Resorts surpassed the opening of its 100th operating hotel in China with plans to open 15 additional hotels by the end of this year. With eight hotels already opened in the first quarter of 2012, Starwood will open a total of 23 … Read more

Marriott to double the number of hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America within the next five years

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Marriott aims to double footprint in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2017 Marriott International plans to double the number of hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America within the next five years. The company said also it expects to double its presence in Colombia with the additions of Marriott hotels in both Cartagena and Cali. … Read more

Iconic Hôtel de Crillon in Paris is closing for a two-year interior renovation

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The legendary Parisian Hôtel de Crillon is the second iconic luxury hotel closing for extensive renovations. Hôtel de Crillon in Paris is supposed to close this fall for a comprehensive interior restoration in order to keep up with competitors such as Mandarin Oriental, Le Royal Monceau and Shangri-La. The large-scale works involve the entire 18th … Read more

Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Eastern Europe, opens its doors

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Fairmont welcomes first luxury hotel in Eastern Europe   Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Eastern Europe. Located in the heart of the Ukraine capital’s historic Podil district, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv joins a growing portfolio of Fairmont hotels in Europe, including the … Read more

Where do Americans travel? Where do International travelers stay when in the U.S.?

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According to the biannual Hotel Price Index (HPI) released by hotels.com, the expert in online hotel booking and home to more than 20,000 hotel destinations worldwide, , Americans repeatedly visit their top three favorite domestic cities: New York City, Las Vegas and Orlando. But, when U.S. citizens present their passports for international travel, where are … Read more

10 international cities where a five-star hotel would cost the least

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Affordable Luxury: International Five-Star Room Rates Where are the most affordable international cities travelers can enjoy lavish accommodations while soaking in the scenery? Based on the biannual Hotel Price Index (HPI) data, hotels.com, the expert in online hotel booking, identified the 10 international cities where a five-star hotel would cost the least. Hotel Price Index … Read more