By Olivia Whitfield
London-based luxury travel writer covering five-star hotels, private aviation, premium experiences and the high end of the market.
Sheraton Waikiki opens Hinahina oceanfront dining venue
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort has opened Hinahina on the Beach, an all-day oceanfront dining venue on Greys Beach. The restaurant brings bac
Four Seasons expands 2027 pipeline with Caribbean, Africa and Asia debuts
Four Seasons will open new resorts in the Dominican Republic, Belize, Zanzibar and Okinawa by 2027. The brand also plans major renovations i
Fairmont Hotels launches 'Wrapped in the Moment' holiday programme
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched 'Wrapped in the Moment,' a festive programme spanning global properties. The initiative includes craf
Vakkaru Maldives plans Silk Road festive season in Baa Atoll
Vakkaru Maldives will host a Silk Road-themed festive programme from 13 December 2026 to 9 January 2027. The resort in Baa Atoll will featur
IHG enters Luang Prabang with Holiday Inn Resort Naluang Hill
IHG Hotels & Resorts will open its first Luang Prabang property, the 101-key Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang Naluang Hill, in 2027. The res
Accor Greater China CEO: Winning the next chapter means knowing local consumers
At TravelDaily 2026, Accor Greater China CEO Kent Zhu argued that international hotel groups must sharpen local consumer understanding to st
Amankora reopens Paro and Punakha lodges with new wellness facilities
Amankora has reopened its Paro and Punakha lodges in Bhutan after extensive renovations. New wellness offerings include a spa house, a banya
Datai Langkawi joins 2027 Tiger Express conservation rail journey
The Datai Langkawi joins the 2027 Tiger Express, a six-night journey with Save Wild Tigers, Eastern & Oriental Express, and Raffles Singapor
Amilla Maldives taps Marc Reader as new general manager
Marc Reader has been named general manager of Amilla Maldives, bringing three decades of luxury resort expertise. He will prioritize trade r
Evermore Orlando Resort expands holiday programming with wellness focus
Evermore Orlando Resort has announced its holiday season programming, running from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. The lineup includes
Migrant labor underpins global hospitality as shortages persist
Migrant workers make up 31% of US hospitality staff and 24.2% in the UK. They fill essential frontline roles but face exploitation and segme
Ella Resorts to open adults-only Ella Elyra in Corfu in June 2027
Ella Resorts will open Ella Elyra, its fifth property and second in Corfu, on 1 June 2027. The adults-only resort features biophilic design,