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Dalata Hotel Group has agreed a lease for a new four-star Maldron hotel on Hammersmith Road in Kensington, cementing London's status as the group's most important UK market and signalling continued growth ambitions under its new Nordic ownership...

Kerzner International will assume management of the Hospitality Division of Shamwari Private Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape from 1 April 2026. The reserve will join the group's Rare Finds Hotels & Resorts collection, marking a significant...

Few restaurants carry the weight of an institution. The Wolseley on Piccadilly is one of them. Since opening in Mayfair in 2003, it has become one of London's most enduring social addresses – a place where breakfast feels...

Hilton has unveiled the Hilton AI Planner, a generative AI-powered digital concierge now in beta testing at hilton.com. The tool lets travellers plan hotel stays through natural, conversational language, making it simpler and more intuitive to explore everything...

Australia's most celebrated collection of ultra-luxury lodges has a new name. Baillie Lodges – the boutique portfolio founded by James and Hayley Baillie in 2003 – has relaunched as Beckons, retiring both the Baillie Lodges and Tierra Hotels...

A Victorian working farm, a coastal NSW retreat and a historic Palm Cove resort have claimed the top honours in the five-star luxury accommodation category at the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards – and their stories say as...

Ferrari has confirmed it will pay record annual bonuses to approximately 5,000 employees in Italy, following a landmark financial performance in 2025. The payout, of up to €14,900 per eligible worker (roughly $18,000), was disclosed by CEO Benedetto...

Sofitel has launched Le Vestiaire, a global staff wardrobe created in collaboration with French designer Cordelia de Castellane, marking one of the most ambitious uniform initiatives in luxury hospitality in recent years. The 45-piece collection will be rolled...

Salter Brothers Hospitality has opened Ardour Milton Park Bowral, a refurbished 44-room country estate in New South Wales' Southern Highlands, marking the official debut of Ardour Hotels & Estates – a new brand targeting Australia's heritage luxury segment...

Minor Hotels has signed an agreement to open Anantara Perth Hotel, introducing its flagship luxury brand to Australia for the first time. The 150-room property will anchor the AUD $3.8 billion Burswood Point masterplanned development on the Swan...