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Reading Time < 1 Then, you can get in touch with us. UAE: Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will partner with ALAIN, a Abu Dhabi-based asset manager, to launch Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Beach. The completion of the beachfront residential community on Saadiyat Island is scheduled for 2029. The gated community will include 56 ultra-luxury homes, including beach mansions. There are also 60 suites that include penthouses and regal residences. Residents can enjoy direct access to the beach, multiple lounges and pools, tennis courts and padel, as well as spa and wellness amenities…
Canyon Spirit, formerly Rocky Mountaineer, is a luxury train that will elevate rail travel in the American Southwest. Rockies to the Red RocksIt is chartering a stunning new course. In 2026, this acclaimed locomotive’s route will be extended to include Salt Lake City. The original two-day trip to Denver will now become a three-day one. Rocky Mountaineer is the train’s official name, but it’s also known as “The Train” by many. Travel + Leisure The World’s Best Awards, which is held annually, has been voted the best by readers and has even won the accolades of the No. 1 spot…
Images by Stonebridge Stonebridge, an internationally recognized, privately-owned hotel management company based in Denver, has announced the appointment of Rich Cortese to the position of Special Advisor for the Caribbean Region. Cortese will be working with Stonebridge as a strategic advisor, bringing his hands-on expertise in Caribbean operations, development and asset management. Cortese, over the course of his professional career, has managed some of Caribbean’s most successful resorts. He was Executive Vice-President at Caribbean Property Group where he managed a $750million property portfolio including the RitzCarlton San Juan as well as Marriott Aruba and Radisson San Juan. In his early…
With its oil wealth, this overlooked city surrounded by mountains, fjords and mountains has quietly stepped forward into a new cultural era. In true Nordic form, wealth is infused in the angular design, art, and architecture projects that are mainly found along the harborfront. National Museum of Art, Architecture, and Design (Scandinavia’s largest) designed by German architects Kleihues + Schuwerk, and the towering Munch Museum by Spanish architect Estudio Herreros—a skyscraper seemingly melting like the painter’s infamous Scream Just about brushes off the melancholic Norwegian skies.Oslo’s art and culture brief extends to the many festivals it hosts throughout the year,…
The travel & tourism sector witnessed a notable decline in deal activity in the first half (H1) of 2025, reflecting a shift in market dynamics and investor sentiment. The total number of deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing) announced year-on-year (YoY) fell by around 8% in H1 2025, reveals GlobalData, is a leader in data and analytics. GlobalData: An Analysis Deals Database All deal types covered by the study registered a decline. The number of venture financing and private equity deals registered YoY decline of around 25% and 20%, respectively, during H1 2025 while M&A activity…
Even for seasoned travellers, international customs (and domestic TSA) can cause some anxiety. Will your slices of Italian prosciutto between T-shirts pass through? You might get in trouble if you have a banana at the bottom your carry on. These situations are not only stressful or disappointing, but also funny.When is it less funny? It’s not funny when your prescription medicine is confiscated at customs. It is essential to have these medications on you when you travel, whether you need them for chronic conditions like high cholesterol, ulcerative colitis or an EpiPen. You need to be aware of these tips…
Mahali Mzuri Virgin Limited Edition’s Mahali Mzuri Safari camp in Kenya has recently been renovated. It was ranked among the top hotels in the world by Forbes magazine for 2021. T+L’s World’s Best Awards. Private conservancy access allows for uncrowded game drives and flexibility in off-road tracking or night drives. From the deck of your tent and from communal areas, you can enjoy unrivalled panoramic views. Each renovated tent includes claw-foot baths, separate rain showers, oversized lounge sofas in designated living areas, as well as private decks enhanced with Maasai custom beadwork, contemporary African design elements, and other modern African…
Blacklane, a chauffeur service, recently added the option to book a Rolls-Royce through their platform. The Rolls-Royce is initially only available in Dubai. Booking a car could be an experience of first class. Premium chauffeur service Blacklane The company will introduce the luxury cars as “Platinum Class”, a new service. The company offers a range of opulent cars. Middle East expansion plans The only language available at the moment is Dubai. Blacklane’s CEO and co-founder Jens Wohltorf stated that he was “excited about the next ambitious phase of our new Platinum Class coming to life very soon around the world.” Blacklane will…
This sponsored content was developed in collaboration between Skift and a partner. Hotel performance in the world was strong throughout 2024. In fact, it averaged 7% growth over 2023. The momentum began to slow in 2025 and by May the sector was down 7%. Skift Travel Health Index Hotel performance was down by 2 percentages points from the year before, the first easing of the overall performance since 2020. Every revenue stream is important in the face of continued volatility and uncertainty. The most recent Data SnapSkift and Onyx CenterSource examined why the GDS model of agency remains one hospitality’s…
It is more difficult to obtain capital today than it was in the past four or five year. Capital stacks for hoteliers should be strategically constructed. Mary Beth CutshallChief growth officer Vision Hospitality Group; Michael Harper, president, hotel lending, Peachtree Group; Jason RabidouxChief Investment Officer Davidson Hospitality Group; Billy Gilchrist, chief financial & investment officer, ARK Holdings Group; Ricky Raman, COO, PeachState HospitalityOffer tips and solutions for making the process of obtaining capital for your project less difficult. Post HB Roundtable: Navigating today’s capital landscape First on hotelbusiness.com.