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Villas of Distinction has added Martinique to its luxury accommodation portfolio, introducing 21 private villas across eight island locations. The collection gives couples, families and groups additional options for Caribbean holidays combining independent accommodation with personalised concierge support. Featured areas include Le François, Le Vauclin, Le Robert, Grande Anse d’Arlet and Plage du Diamant. Properties
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero has retained Two Michelin Keys for a third consecutive year. Announced on 14 October 2026, the recognition highlights the property’s sustained standing within San Francisco’s luxury accommodation market. The hotel is one of two San Francisco properties receiving the distinction. Its combination of elevated accommodation, personalised service and
Hotel Indigo reaches 200 hotels worldwide as IHG accelerates global expansion, with 134 properties in development and new opportunities in resorts and branded residences.
Uganda’s business tourism offering has expanded with the opening of Kampala Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala. The properties began welcoming guests on 27 August 2026, adding accommodation and meeting facilities to the capital. The hotel offers 181 rooms and suites, while the executive apartments provide 96 fully serviced units. Together, they serve conference
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced recognition for 92 member properties in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The results include more than 107 individual accolades across the awards’ US and UK editions, with seven first-place rankings. Announced on 6 October 2026, the achievement also includes more than 33 top-five placements in destination-specific
Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake is highlighting an autumn itinerary combining lakeside cycling, boating, tea culture and heritage visits. The experience connects the hotel’s Jiangnan-inspired gardens with the surrounding West Lake Scenic Area, alongside seasonal dining and spa treatments. For international visitors, the suggested day offers several ways to explore Hangzhou through one
Global Payments partners with Centara Hotels & Resorts to introduce multi-currency payments, simplifying hotel bookings for international travellers visiting Thailand.
Marriott International and FICO Corporation are advancing hotel plans across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, broadening accommodation concepts in established Thai destinations. The proposed portfolio includes JW Marriott, citizenM, Four Points Flex by Sheraton and Series by Marriott. The developments combine premium hospitality, contemporary urban accommodation and leisure-focused stays. For travelers, they could eventually provide more
Four Seasons plans a new luxury resort in Tangier’s Cap Malabata district, adding waterfront accommodation to Morocco’s northern coast. The property will offer 99 accommodations, including 27 standalone villas, alongside dining, wellness, family and event facilities. The hospitality company announced the project with Royal Resort Cap Malabata, a luxury development company backed by GFH. Four
Las Vegas convention and trade show attendees can receive a 20% Magic Mike Live discount at SAHARA Las Vegas. The promotion gives eligible business visitors a lower-priced evening entertainment option during their stay. Announced on 8 October 2026, the offer applies to selected performances and seating categories, subject to availability. Visitors must present a current
KIGO at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC has earned its first Michelin star, adding another recognised Japanese dining experience to Dubai’s hospitality offering. Chef Akinori “Aki” Tanigawa also received the Michelin Guide Service Award at the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 ceremony. The dual recognition arrived just over a year after the restaurant opened. KIGO was
Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is expanding its spa offering through a ten-day residency with holistic therapist Alex Scrimgeour. The programme introduces facial reflexology, bodywork, massage and guided movement influenced by traditional Eastern practices. Hotel guests and external visitors can access the selected experiences, extending the programme beyond travellers staying at the resort. Prices
