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Lisbon’s culinary culture, and its charismatic architecture are the main reasons why people visit. There are many ways to take a break from the city and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Lisbon, which are loved by the locals. Portugal It is a popular destination for surfers because of its wild water and vast stretches sand. And while Lisbon has plenty of places to catch a wave (Nazaré, for example, is known for recording the largest waves ever surfed, and is just a 90-minute drive from the city), it’s also home to several small bays for those travelers looking for some…
Reading Time < 1 Minutes Claudia Schergna, BHN journalist, talks to Siew Kim Beh. Siew Kim Beh is the chief financial and sustainable officer at the lodging industry. CapitaLand Investment The managing director of Japan and Korea is The Ascott LimitedIncluding accessibility, sustainability, and other topics.
The Canyon Ranch Spa, which is a legacy facility on Millennium and Solstice class ships, and the Persian Garden thermal suite offer a similar level of luxury. The Persian Garden features aromatic steam, Finnish and herbal saunas, sensory showers, and heated tile benches—available complimentary to AquaClass guests or by day pass for others.MSC CruisesAurea Spa, onboard MSC Cruises’ ship, offers a holistic wellness experience which transforms it into a floating oasis. The exotic interiors of the spa, with their rich mosaics and warm wooden accents, exude a serene atmosphere, inviting guests on a journey to relaxation and rejuvenation.Aurea Spa’s exclusive…
In order to provide the best resort hospitality, strong storytelling has always been a key element. Guests are invited to take part in unique experiences that they would not be able enjoy anywhere else. This may seem obvious, but in reality the creation and maintenance of programming that supports this sense of place takes a lot of work as well as a passion for continual property evolution. We now turn our attention to Fiji, an archipelago country located in the South Pacific. OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort The island of Viti Levu is taking incredible steps to deliver on its promise…
Airbnb cofounder and board-member Joe Gebbia is on a selling spree. According to SEC filings, he has sold his shares for more than $360,000,000 on 13 different days since January. Gebbia is a co-founder of Airbnb along with Nathan Blecharczyk and CEO Brian Chesky. They have voting and nomination agreements that allow them to control the board of directors and almost all strategic decisions made by the company. This is true even after Gebbia sold his Airbnb shares, which were only about 7%. As of June 9, when Gebbia made his most recent sale, the market value of Gebbia’s Airbnb…
Melbourne Leading hospitality platform for motels, hotels, serviced apartment and short-term rental RMSChetan arjun was appointed Chief Financial officer (CFO) by. The company is strengthening its executive team for global growth. Chetan has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, spanning across technology and software. He held senior positions at PwC and Crown Resorts and was most recently Group CFO of Lux Group. His experience spans the areas of strategic expansion, financial management, and operational excellence in both public and privately held companies. Chetan, as CFO of RMS, will be responsible for leading the financial strategy with an…
Pelorus Travel has a new tour that allows travelers to hunt for sunken treasure.The tour group will be accompanied by professional salvage divers who search for shipwrecked buried treasure off the coast Panama.Onboard the ship, there’s thought to be 24 million dollars worth of gold and silver. The search for buried treasure is the stuff of action movies and legends, but a luxury experiential travel agency has created a once in a lifetime opportunity. Pelorus TravelYou could even be on your next holiday. In 1699 a French frigate, called the Maurepas Sunk in remote San Blas Islands the coast of…
Holland America has recently launched new cruises focusing on the solar eclipse that will occur in 2027.The cruise line will offer two trips during which ships will travel through the path totality of eclipse, off the coast of North Africa.These voyages feature onboard lectures and visits to significant astronomical sites. They also include access to eclipse glasses. It is more than a full year before the next solar eclipse, which will occur on August 12, 2026. One cruise line has already begun planning for the next occurrence of the celestial phenomenon, which will take place in 2027. Holland America Line…
Reading Time 2 Minutes Japan: The luxury brand Imperial Hotel is opening its fourth hotel in Kyoto in spring 2026. Originally built in 1936 by architect Tokusaburo Kimura, the Yasaka Kaikan was once a venue for theatre performances. Led by Obayashi Corporation – the same Japanese construction company that built the Yasaka Kaikan – will see the building transformed into a 55-room hotel. Many original features will be retained such as 16,387 exterior tiles, and traditional Japanese techniques such as ikedori The use of “live capture”, whereby materials are removed from the environment without being damaged, and then reused, will be integrated throughout.…
Mews, Images Hoteliers are changing the rules of customer loyalty. A new survey suggests The Commissioned By Mews – the hospitality industry’s leading cloud. nearly 7 in 10 travelers (68%) now say they’ll stay loyal to hotels that deliver standout, personalized experiences – leaving traditional, points-based rewards behind. The shift in loyalty can be seen clearly: Gen Z prefers experiences to loyalty points (83%), and 71% also prefer high-income earners. Richard Valtr is the founder of Mews. He says that “the era of transactional loyalties has passed.” “Today’s travelers want genuine recognition – the kind that comes from truly understanding who your customer…