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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...
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Launches New Sustainable Garden & Hyper-Farm-to-Table Culinary Experience
KOHALA COAST, HAWAII—Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, has completed the first phase of its $200 million renovation...
Alma Resort Cam Ranh Launches Tree Planting for All Ages to Nurture Mother Nature
CAM RANH, VIETNAM—Alma Resort Cam Ranh is encouraging the young and the young at heart to roll up their sleeves and get their hands...
Reservations Now Open for 1 Hotel Seattle: A Sustainable Sanctuary
SEATTLE—1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announced that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Seattle,...
Field & Stream Lodge Unveils First Hotel: Opening in May in Bozeman, Montana
BOZEMAN, MONT.—Field & Stream Lodge Co., a new hospitality platform born from the iconic Field & Stream brand, announces the debut of its first property:...
Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville Debuts in The Gulch
NASHVILLE, TENN.—Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville – The Gulch is now open in the bustling Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, nestled between downtown Nashville and...
Octant Évora Debuts Perdiganito Reserve & Enhanced Nature Experiences in UNESCO-Listed Portuguese Countryside
ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL—Octant Évora, located on 27 acres within the UNESCO-listed city of Évora in Portugal’s Alentejo region since 2021, opens now its doors to the Perdiganito Reserve. Nestled amidst...
Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels Sets New Standard in Holistic Hospitality
GLENEDEN BEACH, ORE.—Salishan Coastal Lodge, a member of the Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels collection, is setting new benchmarks in Epic Experiences and Holistic Hospitality through its...
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley Now Accepting Reservations
SUNNYVALE, CALIF.—Get ready to embrace a world where carefree vibes meet tech innovation. The fun and nostalgic Treehouse Hotels is excited to announce that...
SCP Hotels Expands Holistic Offerings with Sustainable, Collaborative Workspaces
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.—Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels announces the launch of Evergreen Ave Collaborative at SCP Redmond Hotel, its thoughtfully restored hotel in Central Oregon. Complementing the existing...
Hotel Belmar Unveils Stylish Renovations Inviting Guests to Commune with Nature
MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA—Carbon-neutral Hotel Belmar in Costa Rica has unveiled its thoughtful room renovations completed this summer. The redesigned rooms harmonize the property’s focus on its...
Arlo Hotels to Debut LEED-Pursuing Arlo Washington, D.C. November 18
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, announced that the highly anticipated Arlo Washington DC will officially...
Westin Washington, D.C. & Its Innovative Sleep Enhancing Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., a leading sleep expert, to launch a new sleep enhancing...
Populus Is Now Open, Reconnecting Guests to Nature in the Heart of Denver and Ushering in a New Era of Eco-Conscious Travel
DENVER—Populus, the urban hotel that blends nature-inspired design with environmentally conscious hospitality to put the health of the planet first, is now open in...
Six Senses Laamu Celebrates Anniversary of Its Sea Hub of Environmental Learning
LAAMU ATOLL, MALDIVES—Six Senses Laamu commemorates the one-year anniversary of its Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL), highlighting the resort’s steadfast dedication...
The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Opens Eco Center
BORA BORA, FRENCH POLYNESIA—Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa is now open, emerging as the newest and most captivating retreat in the luxurious Bora Bora....
