Andronis Exclusive Turning Heads in Santorini
In the spirit of summer, Santorini is a special Greek isle and destination that is graced with eternal sunshine, beautiful landscapes, picturesque sea views, and decadent fresh Greek cuisine. Quaint luxury hotels in Santorini are not hard to find, yet each tailors to a specific preference. Andronis Exclusive brings an extensive portfolio of luxury suites, honeymoon retreats, villas, […]
Making Way for Minor Hotels: Quiet Name Behind Large Empire
If there’s a graduate student at the Harvard Business School looking for a company to analyze, here’s a suggestion: Check out Minor Hotels. Never heard of it? Not surprising. For starters, its headquarters in, of all places, Bangkok. And, in terms of corporate organization, it pretty much disregards most text book mandates. Instead of linking company […]
All-Solar Hotel Marks a First in the U.S.
A small, unassuming hotel in Lancaster, PA is making big news these days. It’s the first and only U.S. hotel at present to be fully powered by the sun. The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel recently completed a 135,200-square-foot solar installation that will be able to serve all the power needs of this 133-room hotel […]
New Study Sheds Light on Sleep Disruptions while Traveling
A global study commissioned by IHG® Hotels & Resorts shows that sleep disruption is a primary concern for travelers, with four in five (80%) stating they have trouble sleeping when traveling away from home. The findings were announced to coincide World Sleep Day, an annual day devoted to tackling important sleep issues. The findings from the survey […]
NYC’s Times Square Gets New Addition: The Edition
It may have taken seven years, but the new Times Square Edition hotel now open at Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street in New York City marks a milestone for Marriott International and Edition-brand creator Ian Schrager.
New Year and a Hot Season for Hotel Openings
From Asia to Africa to Europe and beyond, the following properties, whether just opened or opening soon, promise to dazzle with scenic settings, stunning design and impeccable service. Beachside escapes, historic properties, modern stunners and nature retreats will bring transformational experiences to guests who want to experience the latest amenities in hospitality in some very precious locations.
Luxe Talk: A Chat with LHW’s Ted Teng
Ted Teng, president and CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, has been at the helm of the luxury hotel branding organization since 2008 and oversees the management of this branding through its more than 430 hotels. The properties all bring unique histories and their own styles of architecture. Some 88 percent are family-owned and […]
Hotel Bill? Listen for the Drip, Drip, Drip
By Christopher Elliott … How much does your hotel room actually cost? In travel, it can be hard to get a straight answer.
Resort Fee Bombs: What to Know Before You Explode
By Christopher Elliott… A troubling new report about hotel resort fees suggests mandatory room surcharges are spreading faster than a summer wildfire. It’s sure to stoke the anger of travelers, many of whom are being burned by these nonnegotiable extras when they check out. In the last year ending in July, the number of hotels […]
MGM Springfield: Las Vegas Pizzazz in Western Mass
MGM Resorts International has a new location in an ever-expanding footprint that is taking the brand to some unlikely places. The latest MGM resort opened last month in Springfield, Massachusetts – a place more famous for handguns, colleges, dictionaries, buns and bus lines than casino entertainment. But the integrated luxury resort has found a way […]
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