As always, major hotel brands are busy updating their offerings as well as making big plans for the future. From newly introduced guest programs to recent resort debuts and upcoming properties in late 2023, the latest news from companies like Capella Hotel Group, Hyatt Hotel Corporation, andBeyond, and Rosewood Hotel Group. To do.
A new experience at Capella
Capella Hotel Group is committed to immersive travel for our guests. The company recently announced its new “Senses of Capella” initiative. The initiative aims to create a “sensory journey” for guests during their stay, with each property representing one of the seven senses: sight, spirituality, taste, touch, sound, movement and smell. Stay.
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For example, a sightseeing-focused itinerary at Australia's Capella Sydney includes a guided walk around the city followed by a personally curated visit to China Heights Gallery, hosted by the gallery's owner, artist Edward Woodley. Includes an experience. Guests then interact with Aboriginal artist Otis Hope and her Carrie while enjoying lunch served at a nearby restaurant within the gallery. Or at Capella Laubud on the Indonesian island of Bali, Spiritual His Journey offers guests an overwater breakfast and cleansing ritual in their private pool, followed by a trip to Puri Her Agung His Peliatan Palace. There, travelers receive blessings from high priests and enjoy traditional local ceremonies. Dance performance. The evening ends with a celebratory Balinese dinner to experience the flavors of the region.
At Capella Ubud, you can watch Balinese dance as part of your itinerary.
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Melia expands its luxury goods footprint
Luxury never goes out of style. That's why Melia Hotels International is investing heavily in expanding its luxury hotel portfolio.
The company's recent notable openings include Gran Melia Nha Trang in Vietnam, which debuted as an all-villa resort last summer, marking the brand's first foray into Southeast Asia. Melia added a fourth property in Tanzania to his portfolio last year, opening his Melia Collection Ngorongoro Lodge in July. The 56-room lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And just this December, Palazzo Cordugio Gran Melia opened in Milan, Italy, in his restored 19th-century Venetian palace.
ZEL Mallorca opened last summer.
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This year, the company's plans include a new ME by Melia facility in Lisbon, Portugal. St Julian's, Malta. and Sayulita, Mexico. All feature the ME brand's focus on style, culture, art, fashion and gastronomy. Looking a little further ahead, following the launch of the new ZEL lifestyle brand in collaboration with famous tennis player Rafael Nadal on the Spanish island of Mallorca last summer, ZEL Sayulita will be launched in 2025. It is scheduled to debut in Mexico.
Hyatt openings to watch in 2024
This year will be a big year for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. A number of new accommodations are expected to open in the coming months.
In the United States, travelers can look forward to the opening of the 172-room Thompson Houston in Texas and the Thompson Palm Springs in California, with 168 bungalow-style rooms and suites. Both are scheduled to open in early 2024. The Thompson South Beach in Florida is scheduled to open in the middle of this year, with 150 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop pool.
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Two new properties in Mexico are scheduled to be built by the end of this year. Dream Valle de Guadalupe is located on his 35-acre estate in Baja California and features 61 rooms and villas, a luxurious spa, and extensive vineyards. The Park Hyatt Los Cabos at Cabo del Sol will be Mexico's first Park Hyatt hotel, opening in the upscale community of Cabo del Sol he 20 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas. And the Dominican Republic will welcome the new Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo later this year, placing guests near renowned restaurants, shopping malls, art galleries and nightlife.
This year, Thompson Palm Springs is coming.
Credit: 2024 Hyatt Hotels Corporation
The company's European plans this year include welcoming the Park Hyatt London River Thames, unveiling the renovated Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht and debuting the Grand Hansa Hotel in Helsinki, Finland. Other notable openings include Park Hyatt Marrakech in Morocco, Alila Shanghai in China, and Andaz Doha in Qatar.
On the horizon of the six senses
Six Senses' big plans for the coming years include a number of exciting new properties. The brand is scheduled to open Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada in May this year. Designed to reflect a “Caribbean village feel,” the property features 56 pool suites with outdoor terraces with private plunge pools. The 15 villas are offered in one, two and four bedroom layouts, with five large four-bedroom retreats in privileged locations with stunning views.
Six Senses Wadi Safar will occupy 49 acres.
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Six Senses is also opening two facilities in Saudi Arabia. Six Senses Wadi Safar is scheduled to open in 2026 and will be located just 15 minutes northwest of Riyadh. There are 80 accommodations spread over 49 acres. Also planned is an Experience Center, a gateway to desert adventure, a Six Senses Spa, and a lineup of special events.
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Meanwhile, Six Senses AlUla is scheduled to open in 2027. The property will feature his 100 guest villas and 25 residences, as well as cuisine influenced by regional cuisine. Guest experiences will include sunrise yoga and meditation classes, moonlight bathing, dining under the stars, and even the chance to support Arabian leopard conservation.
Rosewood added to portfolio
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts doesn't rest on its laurels. In October, the brand made its debut in Germany with Rosewood Munich. Spread across two of his landmark buildings just steps from Munich's Old Town, this new hotel features 73 rooms and his 59 suites, five dining options and Germany's first Asaya Spa.
And in December, the company announced its expansion into New Zealand, with Rosewood Cape Kidnappers (in Hawke's Bay, North Island), Rosewood Matakauri (Queenstown, South Island) and Rosewood Kauri Cliffs (near the bay). ). of the islands). The three properties were previously Robertson Lodges.
Rosewood Munich is Germany's first branded hotel.
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Future plans include reopening the Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver, Canada, in early April 2024 with renovated guest rooms, public spaces, restaurants and more. Further down the road, a new hotel in Barbuda with 50 suites and his three culinary options is scheduled to open in 2028.
Latest news from AndBeyond
AndBeyond, a luxury travel company focused on conservation, has lots of exciting news to share. Just a few months ago, the brand unveiled its first lodge in Asia, the new Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan. Located on the banks of the Mochu River in the Punakha Valley, the property has just six tented suites (suspended in traditional Bhutanese wooden architecture), one-bedroom villas and two-bedroom villas. He has one room in his villa. Guests can easily access area attractions such as the Khamsum Yuri Namgyal Chorten (a structure built to ward off evil spirits) and outdoor activities.
Phinda Forest Lodge recently completed a major restructure to enhance the guest experience.
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In addition, the company reopened Finda Forest Lodge last month after an extensive rebuild. Located on the Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, the lodge was originally designed to minimize its impact on the environment, and the redesign follows the same principles. To achieve this objective, the existing lodge and room structure will be maintained, but featuring better interior flow and functionality, new fixtures and furniture, and additional design elements related to the natural forest and Zulu culture. It has been updated to: A new family suite, library and lounge, reshaped pool, and upgraded dining and bar areas are also available.
In the future, Suian Lodge (scheduled for 2025) will be constructed within the Suian Reserve in Laikipia, Kenya. As the only luxury lodge and tent camp operator within the reserve, andBeyond will support conservation efforts for the landscape and its wildlife, including the many endangered species that inhabit the area. In addition to offering traditional safari experiences, the lodge will also offer unique activities such as walking and horseback safaris, as well as opportunities to interact with local pastoralist tribes and participate in conservation and research.