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Families planning a Christmas trip to Singapore can pair a spacious hotel stay with children’s activities, festive meals and time to explore the city. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore has unveiled its 2026 holiday programme, with events running across the Christmas and New Year period. The programme brings together family accommodation, restaurant celebrations and wellness experiences […]
InterContinental New York Barclay has introduced its first custom fragrance as the Midtown Manhattan hotel approaches its 100th anniversary. Created with Caswell-Massey, Barclay 1926 reconnects two New York institutions whose relationship began when the hotel opened. Caswell-Massey became The Barclay’s first tenant in 1926. A century later, the companies have turned that shared history into
A late arrival in Nairobi can now lead to a suite with a kitchen, workspace and laundry facilities just eight kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Nairobi Airport Suites, bringing its premium voco brand to Kenya and East Africa for the first time. The 112-suite hotel targets travellers
Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort has unveiled a festive programme combining beachfront celebrations with Thai food, performances and local craftsmanship. Running through December 2026 and into early January 2027, the events give visitors several ways to experience Phuket during the holiday season. The programme includes themed dining, afternoon tea, a Christmas Market and
Guesthouse has introduced three themed, two-night retreats at Guesthouse Lake Tahoe, giving groups a new way to experience the region during autumn. The seasonal Guesthouse Editions programme is planned for October and November, with stays centred on wellness, fly fishing or food and wine. The retreats combine private accommodation with planned activities, transport and chef-prepared
The Blondie House has opened in Mumbai’s Versova neighbourhood, bringing an all-day café, bakery and dedicated matcha experience into one multi-level space. Created by Bastian Hospitality, it combines familiar offerings from Blondie and Janu with new dishes and areas designed for longer visits. The venue’s opening adds a distinct stop to Mumbai’s dining scene for
Regent Hong Kong has opened The Terrace, a new indoor-outdoor event venue overlooking Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline. The space adds a waterfront option for destination weddings, private celebrations and corporate gatherings in Tsim Sha Tsui. The venue covers approximately 290 square metres and can host up to 250 guests for cocktail
Boston has seven Michelin Key hotels in the 2026 selection after XV Beacon earned its first distinction. The Beacon Hill boutique hotel received One Key, joining six returning properties recognised for their overall stay experience. Three Boston hotels hold Two Keys: Raffles Boston, The Langham Boston and The Newbury Boston. Four hold One Key: XV
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has received Two Michelin Keys in the 2026 Michelin Guide hotel selection. The distinction recognises the resort’s overall stay experience and brings fresh international attention to luxury travel on Thailand’s Koh Samui island. Set on the island’s northwestern tip, the resort overlooks the Gulf of Thailand. Its villas and residences
Minor Hotels and Paraguay’s Grupo Petra have signed two agreements that will bring a 116-room NH hotel to Asunción and create a framework for further projects. The four-star hotel is expected to open in late 2029. One agreement covers management of the planned hotel. The other allows Grupo Petra to identify and develop opportunities that
Historic monasteries, castles and country estates offer European hospitality developers a different path from building in established city centres. Barcelona’s accommodation controls show how tightly some urban markets manage new visitor beds, while Portugal’s REVIVE programme actively offers historic public properties for tourism use. The contrast creates an opportunity for heritage hotels in regional destinations.
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has received two Michelin Keys for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its place in French Polynesia’s luxury hotel sector. The 2026 recognition places the private island resort among five properties in the destination awarded Michelin Keys. For travellers comparing premium stays, the distinction offers an independent assessment of the hotel
