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This is a stock image of a white sand beach and greenery on an island in The Maldives. It was used as art with a news release from SH Hotels & Resorts announcing plans for Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives, opening 2027. Photo by Asad Photos Maldives | Canva.

Baccarat brand property planned for Maldives

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SH Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality management company founded by Barry Sternlicht, chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, today announced plans to bring the Baccarat Hotels brand to the Maldives. Expected to open in 2027, Baccarat Hotel & Residences Maldives will…
Palacio Provincial in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is joining the Curio Collection by Hilton. This is an image of the Consular Restaurant & Bar at the property. Photo © 2024 Hilton.

Hilton signs hotel in Old San Juan

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Hilton has signed an agreement to welcome Palacio Provincial to Curio Collection by Hilton. Owned by Hostal El Convento and managed by International Hospitality Enterprise (IHE), the Palacio Provincial Hotel is located within the Old San Juan District, the oldest European settlement…
This is an image of the front desk at Janu Tokyo, the brand's flagship property which opened in March 2024 in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Aman Group.

Inaugural Janu brand hotel opens in Tokyo

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Janu, the new sister brand to Aman, opened its first property on March 13th in Tokyo, Japan. Janu Tokyo is located in the heart of Azabudai Hills, a dynamic new neighborhood created and managed by Japan's leading developer, Mori Building Co. Ltd.…
Omni La Costa will unveil its latest phase of renovations in summer 2024. This is an image of the living space in the Presidential Suite at the Carlsbad, California property. Photo courtesy of Omni Hotels & Resorts.

Omni La Costa unveiling reno this summer

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, will unveil the results of its latest renovations this summer. The resort, which has long been a favorite of celebrities and luminaries since it opened in 1965, refreshed its lobby, bar, Costa De…
This image is a rendering of the pool bar at Andaz Miami Beach, which is expected to open in late 2024. Rendering courtesy of Andaz Miami Beach.

Andaz Miami Beach expected to open in late 2024

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Andaz Miami Beach is expected to open in late 2024, following a property-wide renovation and rebranding of The Confidante Miami Beach. The iconic three-tower, oceanfront property, which is owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors, will temporarily suspend operations starting Monday, March 25, 2024,…

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This image is a rendering of the exterior of JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, which is expected to open in 2025 on Greece's largest island. Rendering courtesy of Marriott International.

Marriott inks deal to bring JW Marriott brand to Greece

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Marriott International, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement in collaboration with Vasilakis SA to bring the JW Marriott brand to Greece. Expected to open in 2025, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa will span 100 acres on the island's…
This is an image of a boat on the Li River in Guangdong Province, China. Photo courtesy of American Travel Express.

American Express reveals top travel trends for 2024

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American Express Travel® released its 2024 Global Travel Trends Report today. The report is based on survey data collected online from travelers in the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The survey sample consisted of more than…
This is an image of the Sky Pavilion on the rooftop of Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal, which opened in March 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo © 2024 Hilton.

First on-site hotel opens at Nashville’s International Airport

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Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal – the first on-site hotel at the airport – began welcoming guests on March 8th, 2024. Located steps from the terminal and connected to the airport by a covered pedestrian bridge, the 14-storey, 298-key property was brought…
This is an image of the lobby in the Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam, which is opening in Q2 2024. Photo courtesy of Minor Hotels.

Avani brand debuting in The Netherlands

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Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam is scheduled to open in Q2 2024, marking the debut of the Minor Hotels' brand in The Netherlands. "Avani Museum Quarter Amsterdam marks a significant milestone for Minor Hotels, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences across the…