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Three Radisson Blu Hotels in Norway Achieve Verified Net Zero Status
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—As part of its journey towards achieving its goal of 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030, Radisson Hotel Group announces that its...
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge to Open July 1, 2027, with Nature-Inspired Guestrooms Rooted in Disney Storytelling
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Disney Vacation Club shared a first look at the guestrooms coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront resort opening July...
Three Little Bears Retreat Introduces New Kind of National Park Lodge Experience
BRYSON CITY, N.C.—Three Little Bears Retreat, a privately owned 65+ acre wilderness retreat with elevated cabins and lodges that boarders the Great Smoky Mountains...
A New Chapter in Sustainability: Valais Blacknose Sheep Arrive at Six Senses Crans-Montana
CRANS-MONTANA—Six Senses Crans-Montana has welcomed for the first time a flock of Valais Blacknose sheep to graze on the resort grounds, bringing a charming new...
A New Way to Experience Joshua Tree: RESET Hotel Joins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
BETHESDA, MD.—Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy announced that RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, Calif., has joined its curated portfolio of nature-immersed, design-forward accommodations. The sustainably designed property...
Six Senses Kanuhura Welcomes Global COASTS Project to Advance Seagrass Research in the Maldives
MALDIVES—Six Senses Kanuhura is participating in the COASTS Project, a global research initiative dedicated to understanding and strengthening coastal resilience through the study of blue...
Soul Community Planet Opens SCP Wildfree Hotel in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.—Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, the Holistic Hospitality company founded on the values of wellness, kindness, and sustainability, announced the official debut...
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Unveils Multimillion Dollar Transformation of the Inn
OLD SAYBROOK, CONN.—Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, a family-owned boutique resort, announced the ongoing transformation of all accommodations at the Main Inn, marking the...
Hotel Belmar Introduces Artista, a Regenerative Luxury Villa Collection in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA—Hotel Belmar announces the debut of Artista, a natural evolution of its long-standing commitment to regenerative hospitality. Set within Monteverde’s iconic cloud...
1 Hotel Austin Anchors Tallest Tower in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, is now accepting reservations for 1 Hotel Austin, an urban sanctuary in the...
All-Electric Hotel Marcel to Host Passive House Network Conference
NEW HAVEN, CONN.—The 2026 Passive House Network Conference, held on June 4 & 5 in New Haven, Conn., invites Passive House architects, designers, developers, and...
Introducing Trailblazing Nature’s Wellness Sanctuary at Hawaii’s 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
KAUAI, HAWAII—1 Hotel Hanalei Bay announces the debut of Nature’s Wellness Sanctuary, a trailblazing wellness concept on the North Shore of Hawaii’s most magical...
Four Seasons Resort & Residences Puerto Rico Vows to Build on Audubon International Green Hospitality Platinum Certification
TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International, the environmentally focused nonprofit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work,...
Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo–A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary
TOKYO—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced the official opening of 1 Hotel Tokyo, the brand’s first...
Six Senses London Launches at Former Whiteley’s Department Store
LONDON—Six Senses, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, has launched its first U.K. property at The Whiteley on Queensway in...
Palace Hotel Tokyo Awarded Industry-Leading GSTC Certification for Sustainability
TOKYO—Palace Hotel Tokyo has been awarded an industry-leading GSTC certification for its commitment to sustainable practices, becoming the first Japanese-owned and managed hotel to...
Twin Dolphin Earns Audubon International Signature Sanctuary Gold Certification
TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International—the environmentally focused nonprofit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and...
Hotel Terra Jackson Hole Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
JACKSON HOLE, WYO.—Hotel Terra Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s first LEED-certified hotel, has completed its $6.98 million renovation, unveiling 132 refreshed guestrooms and suites, corridors, meeting...
Meliá Hotels International Expands in the Maldives With Opening of Meliá Whale Lagoon Maldives
MALDIVES—The horizon of Meliá Hotels & Resorts expands to one of the most coveted destinations on the planet: the Maldives. In January 2026, the...
Reef Haven Belize Opens as New All-Inclusive Sanctuary on Barrier Reef
AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE—A new sanctuary has arrived along the Belize Barrier Reef. Reef Haven Belize, a thoughtfully reimagined all-inclusive retreat, has officially opened its...
