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This is an image of the second floor entrance to JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, which officially opened October 23, 2025. Photo courtesy of Marriott International.

JW Marriott brand debuts in Tokyo

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JW Marriott today announces the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, the brand's second property in Japan. The luxury hotel is located in the heart of Takanawa Gateway City, Tokyo's newest urban "city of the future" destination. "JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo represents a…
This image is an aerial view of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with the Toronto Skyline in background and Lake Ontario. Photo is courtesy of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Air Canada expanding service out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Air Canada today unveiled a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with new transborder routes to four major U.S. cities and increased daily flights to Montréal and Ottawa. The new services, with frequencies favorable to business travel, further heighten the…
This is an aerial image of The Little Daisy Jerome in Arizona. Photo courtesy of The Little Daisy Jerome.

Storied Arizona mansion reimagined as event venue

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The Little Daisy Jerome, a 25,000-square-foot mansion originally built by copper baron James "Rawhide Jimmy" Douglas, has been reimagined and reopened as a private venue. The estate is located on a hillside in Jerome, a historic mining town 100 miles north of…
The Dolomites, Milan, Italy: Sports fans heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted primarily in Italy's Dolomite Mountains, should consider exploring beyond the venues to take in picturesque scenery such as Lago di Braies (Lake Braies) in the Tyrol. Photo by Chris Burkard, Verb Photo.

National Geographic reveals Where to Go in 2026

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National Geographic today revealed it picks for "Best of the World," the brand's annual list of "the most awe-inspiring, meaningful, and immersive travel experiences for the upcoming year." "At Nat Geo, we know that travel has the power to inspire and transform…
This is an image of a Junior Spa Suite bedroom at Waldorf Astoria Helsinki, which opened October 18, 2025. Photo © 2025 Hilton.

Waldorf Astoria arrives in Finland

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Waldorf Astoria Helsinki has opened in the city's historic Kruununhaka District, marking the brand's debut in Finland. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the luxury property is housed in four beautifully preserved historic buildings, designed…

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This image is a rendering of the entrance to Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas, opening in Paradise Valley, Arizona in early 2026. Rendering courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts.

Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas to open in early 2026

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Kimpton has announced the signing of Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Paradise Valley, Arizona, a desert and mountain enclave east of Phoenix. The first branded IHG luxury and lifestyle property in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale market, the resort is expected to open…
This is an image of a suite terrace at SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, opening November 2025. Photo courtesy of Ennismore.

Ennismore opening all-inclusive in Ras Al Khaimah

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Lifestyle hospitality company Ennismore has signed SO/ Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Set to open in November 2025, it is the brand's first all-inclusive resort outside of Europe and Ennismore's first lifestyle hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. Located at…
This is an aerial image of the main pool at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of Condado Vanderbilt Hotel.

Iconic Puerto Rican property wraps up guestroom reno

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Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, Puerto Rico's landmark luxury oceanfront retreat, has completed the extensive renovation of its guestrooms, suites and corridors. "This milestone represents both an evolution and a renewal for Condado Vanderbilt," said Ben Tutt, managing partner of The Condado Collection. "We…
This image is an aerial view of the villas and beach at Hermitage Bay, Antigua. Photo courtesy of Hermitage Bay.

Antigua’s Hermitage Bay reopens after $30 million investment

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Hermitage Bay reopened this week for the 2025 season following a comprehensive $30 million investment led by international hotelier Daniel Shamoon. Now a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the Antiguan luxury hotel is entering the 2025/26 season with sharper…