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Image Credit Hilton: Rendering of Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country    Since 2021, Texas Hill Country has undergone a dramatic transformation. The Texas Hill Country, once celebrated for its rustic German heritage and rustic inns, is now emerging into a premier rural luxury getaway destination, fueled by high-end investment, wellness-focused brand and experience-driven development.Fredericksburg is the latest landmark in the area, as it has been chosen to be the future home of Texas’s first Waldorf-Astoria property. This marks an important moment in the evolution of hospitality for the region.  Waldorf Astoria – Texas Hill Country Conceptual Rendering Source: Hilton and IMI Worldwide Properties…

AC Hotel by Marriott St. Augustine — Photo by Marriott Asante Asset Management, a Florida-based company, is proud to announce the rapid progress of construction on the new AC Hotel by Marriott inspired by Europe in historic St. Augustine. Construction started in April 2024 and is scheduled to open fall 2025. The hotel will introduce a refined, contemporary lodging experience in the heart of America’s oldest city. AC Hotel St. Augustine offers 142 well-designed rooms spread over four floors. The hotel is designed to appeal to both leisure and corporate travelers who value sleek style. Highlights include the AC Lounge…

Growing up in western North Carolina, in the Qualla Boundary—often referred to as the Cherokee Indian Reservation— was much like growing up in any small, rural mountain town. Every season had its own charm. We caught lightning bugs in the summer, harvested ramps each spring, and ate chestnuts at the Annual Cherokee Indian Fair every fall. In winter, we begged our parents for a sled ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway. My summer break from school was spent tubing down the Oconaluftee River and digging for crawdads in creek rocks.  This area—about an hour west of Asheville, in the Great…

Images by Dellisart Dellisart LLC, a leading national hotel ownership, management, and development company, announced today the appointment of Anjula Pandya as Vice President of Business Development. Pandya’s newly created role will see her leading initiatives in North America across management company partnerships and brand development, as well as hotel client relations. Pandya, a hospitality executive with over 20-years of experience, is well known for promoting market expansion, generating revenue, and building strategic relationships. Her impressive leadership record includes roles at IHG as well as Atica Global where she spearheaded initiatives in the areas of sales strategy and membership development. “We’re…

AI-Powered Trip-Matching Tool by Expedia Turns Instagram Reels Into Bookable Trips Image Credit: Expedia    Expedia’s new Expedia Trip Matching feature converts Instagram Reels to travel itineraries that can be booked. Expedia’s Trip Matching is a new tool that allows users the ability to create an itinerary directly from Instagram Reels and book them via Expedia. This innovative feature allows travelers who have a publicly accessible Reel related to travel with Expedia to receive personalized itineraries and destination suggestions based on that video content. Artificial intelligence is the technology behind this new tool. Expedia Trip Matching uses AI to transform social…

The British love of Mediterranean beaches will require more than just a TikTok craze. But latest figures show travellers are increasingly swapping Málaga for North Macedonia Benidorm was chosen for the Balkans in a “destination-dupe” social media trend.Flights from UK to Bosnia and Herzegovina The number of trips to Montenegro grew by 164%, while the number of trips to Albania increased by 284%. Getaways to Albania – billed by some as “the new Croatia” – rose by 61%, according to an analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data.Experts say the appetite for lesser-known destinations is being driven by influencers promoting…

Mumbai – Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)The leading hospitality company in India continues to make a positive impact on waste management by using PaathyaThe ESG+ Framework, developed in collaboration with United Way Mumbai. We are guided by the ESG+ framework, a leading industry standard. PaathyaThe collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, has allowed us to move beyond conventional waste disposal and create sustainable, scalable solutions which actively engage communities while driving positive environmental impact. The collaboration between United Way Mumbai This approach is demonstrated by combining innovative ideas, education and grassroots involvement, making waste disposal a community effort. We can…

Fabio Sangiovanni, executive chef at Six Senses Rome’s Notos Rooftop, has created a Mediterranean menu.The menu includes a selection of fresh cocktails and mocktails made with locally-grown herbs and freshly squeezed juices.Inspired by Six Senses Ibiza, the hotel will also introduce a live music series on its rooftop. Rome may be hot and crowded in the summer but that doesn’t stop me from loving the Eternal City. However, there are hotels that really make a difference. Trust me, I have lived in Rome and visit there at least once per year. same go-to tour guide as Jessica Alba.) We spent…

Celebrity chef José Andrés is breaking into the hotel sector with a branded hotel slated to open in Washington, D.C. The Bazaar House by José Andrés The hotel is set to open in Georgetown, the capital’s Georgetown district in 2027. The first branded hotel in the country. José Andrés GroupThe company is known for its 40 buzzy restaurants and has developed it through a strategic license agreement with a real estate firm Thor Equities. “No matter how luxurious you make a hotel, it’s four walls and it’s soulless, until you program the F&B,” said Sam Bakhshandehpour, who became global CEO…

Important Points In the Happy City Index Report by the Institute for Quality of Life (IQL), Singapore was ranked as the happiest East Asia city.The city-state received high marks for its economic prosperity, transparency of government, and quality education. Lion City’s vibrant culture, thriving local food scene and wide range of luxury hotels are also well-known. The word “happiness” can be subjective. What makes me happy, such as my dog, a sunny day at the beach, or a large bowl of pasta, may not make you feel the same way. There are a few universal truths that seem to bring…