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Power plants: How biophilia became big business

Hotel biophilia is now a multi-billion-dollar business – and it’s not hard to see why. Integrating the beauty of nature into lobbies and suites to increase wellness, it’s a tactic that guests themselves are craving. But speak to the experts and genuine biophilia involves more than simple beautification, with designers instead building entire properties with the local environment in mind. Andrea Valentino explores, talking to Larry Traxler of Hilton and Damien Perrot of Accor.

Savouring elegance: Akelarre in San Sebastián

With three Michelin stars and a boutique hotel to match, Akelarre in San Sebastián offers a high-end culinary and hospitality experience in the Basque Country. Ellys Woodhouse investigates what makes this offering stand out.

Pioneering the future

A visionary approach for a connected, sustainable and technologically advanced hotel industry is front of mind for EHMA’s robust expansion and digital mastery in luxury hospitality.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Announces Key Leadership Appointments In The United Kingdom

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent luxury hotel brand and a global provider of sales, marketing, and distribution services to member hotels, has announced two new leadership appointments in the United Kingdom. Strengthening its London-based team, Anna Moore has been appointed as Regional Director, U.K. and Ireland and Dan Clark is now Vice President, Global Leisure Sales – Europe. 

BWH Hotels finds an oasis in Manchester

Manchester is the new hot spot for hotel brand BWH Hotels as they announce two new partners in the city for their luxury WorldHotels Crafted brand.

Dominus secures development funding package from Virgin Money

Dominus has secured a funding package from Virgin Money to support the development and subsequent trading of a new 237-bed upper upscale Curio Collection by Hilton hotel. This new hotel will be located at 5-10 Great Tower Street, City of London, a former NatWest office.

Preferred hotels & resorts unveils highly anticipated new luxury hotel openings 

From urban boutiques to remote hideaways, discover the independent hotel brand’s 2024 – 2025 hotel debuts  

Elegant Hotel Collection marks first yearwith ‘A Global Movement’ campaign

The luxury soft brand celebrates first year by inviting independent hotels to join its global community

More Grand Moments: ​Grand Hyatt Strengthens Global Brand Presence with Openings in New Markets and Notable Renovations

The Grand Hyatt brand continues to expand its footprint, bringing first-class hospitality and memorable guest experiences to new and key leisure and business markets from ​Scottsdale to Bangalore.

Hyatt Regency Brand Set to Grow by 70% in The Balkans

Hyatt Regency Brand Pipeline Strengthened with Market Entry into Romania