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Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Updates Include Two Electric Kias
AVON, COLO.—The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley is gearing up for an exciting 2025-2026 ski season with major updates designed to elevate...
Q&A to Learn About the Many Environmental Advancements at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
MALDIVES—Green Lodging News was recently approached to learn more about the environmental efforts at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The following are the results...
Under Canvas Announces New England Expansion with White Mountains Location
DENVER—Under Canvas, a leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced Under Canvas White Mountains is set to open in June of 2026. This marks the brand’s second...
WATG-Designed Limelight Boulder Opens as Nation’s Largest All-Electric Hotel
BOULDER, COLO.—Global design studio WATG, a leader known for delivering dynamic hospitality destinations around the world, has completed the architecture and landscape architecture of Limelight...
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa Debuts in Dominican Republic
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corp. announces the grand opening of Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive beachfront resort located in a secluded and nature-rich region along...
Nature-Focused Nordic 1 Hotel Copenhagen Opens
COPENHAGEN—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen, a transformative reimagining...
Atlantis Paradise Island Honored with Virtuoso’s Sustainable Leadership: Protecting the Planet Award
PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS—Atlantis Paradise Island, a global leader in marine life conservation, has been awarded Virtuoso’s Sustainable Leadership: Protecting the Planet Award, recognizing the...
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Tapa Tower Awarded LEED Certification
HONOLULU—Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced that its Tapa Tower has been LEED certified, becoming the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels...
Bend Preserves the Past with Restored Downtown Boutique Hotel, The Westman
BEND, ORE.—A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead of its highly anticipated fall...
Six Senses Signs Landmark Hotel in Bangkok’s Historic Silom District
BANGKOK—Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Narai Hospitality Group to introduce Six Senses Bangkok as part of Hatai, a visionary mixed-use development on...
Hotel Indalo Park Moves Toward Efficiency with New Energy Management System
BARCELONA, SPAIN—In line with its long-standing family values and environmental commitment, Hotel Indalo Park has taken a significant step toward sustainability by implementing an advanced...
Under Canvas Debuts Its 12th Camp in Washington’s Columbia River Gorge
DENVER—Under Canvas, a leader in upscale outdoor hospitality, announces the grand opening of its first camp in Washington State: Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge. The...
1 Hotel Melbourne is Now Open
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. This nature-inspired property...
Prospect, a New Mountain Lake Resort Opens in The Berkshires
EGREMONT, MASS.—A new destination in Western Massachusetts has opened: Prospect is a year-round retreat situated on the shores of Prospect Lake, nestled on 30 acres in...
Three Ducks Hotel Opens in Westhampton, N.Y.
WESTHAMPTON, N.Y.—Three Ducks celebrated its opening on May 21 in Westhampton, N.Y. The boutique hotel, managed by FIRM Hospitality Group, thoughtfully facilitates meaningful guest...
Accor Signs New Swissotel at Beihu Ecological Park in Chengdu
CHENGDU, CHINA—Accor announced the signing of a new Swissôtel hotel in the thriving destination of Chengdu, in partnership with Beijing Tianheng Group. Set to open in 2026, Swissôtel...
Arlo Washington DC Achieves LEED Silver Certification, Has Green Roof, Cistern for Rainwater
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arlo Washington DC, which opened in November 2024 as Arlo Hotels’ seventh location nationwide, has achieved LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council...
Three Ducks Hotel to Debut in Westhampton Beach This Summer
WESTHAMPTON, N.Y.—Set to offer a fresh take on luxury hospitality in the Hamptons, Three Ducks will open its doors in summer 2025. The hotel...
Up on the Roof of Sheraton Dallas: The Nearly 5,000-Square-Foot Herb ‘N Jungle
DALLAS—Sheraton Dallas is redefining urban hospitality through sustainability, smart space utilization, and hyper-local sourcing, with the Herb 'N Jungle garden leading the charge.
Located in the...
St. Regis Venice Achieves Green Key Certification
VENICE, ITALY—The St. Regis Venice, the embodiment of historic elegance and modern luxury on the Grand Canal, is the recipient of Green Key certification, awarded...
