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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...
1 Hotel Tokyo Now Accepting Reservations for Landmark Asia Debut
TOKYO—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that 1 Hotel Tokyo is now accepting reservations. Set to...
Limelight Mammoth Officially Opens, Ushering in New Era of Laid-Back Mountain Luxury in Eastern Sierra
MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF.—Limelight Mammoth, the newest property from Aspen One and the brand’s first hotel in California, is now open, welcoming travelers, adventurers, and...
Red Sea Global Announces Opening of AMAALA: A New Coastal Lifestyle Destination
SAUDI ARABIA—Red Sea Global (RSG), the real estate developer and pioneer of regenerative tourism, announced the highly anticipated opening of AMAALA Triple Bay during the...
Monthly Earth Hour Just One Example of Eco-Focus at The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant
CAYO, BELIZE—The annual Earth Hour may be officially marked on March 28 at 8:30 p.m. local time but at The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping...
