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Six Senses RiverStone Estate to Open 2028 in Western Pennsylvania’s Allegheny River Valley
PENNSYLVANIA—Situated on a sprawling wooded ridge at the confluence of the Allegheny and Clarion rivers, Six Senses RiverStone Estate will mark the next chapter...
Katajanokan Laituri, New Wooden Landmark Building in Helsinki, Houses a Hotel
HELSINKI—Increasing wood construction is one way to build a more sustainable future and achieve Helsinki’s target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030. Designed by Anttinen...
AMEYALLI Debuts as First Wellness Real Estate Development Built Around Historic Hot Springs
MIDWAY, UTAH—Derived from the Aztec definition of “a place where the healing water flows,” AMEYALLI is the only well-being and longevity-focused community built around...
Six Senses Kyoto Opening Marks the Brand’s Entry into Japan
KYOTO, JAPAN—Six Senses Kyoto has opened its doors, marking the brand’s entry into Japan. Conveniently situated among the iconic heritage shrines and palaces within...
PBA Group of Companies Begins Construction on Element Hotel by Westin Through Office Conversion Project
CALGARY, ALBERTA—PBA Group of Companies (PBA) and its partner Concord Hospitality have officially started converting the former 12-storey office building, Canadian Centre into an Element Hotel by...
Four Seasons Resort Maui Expands Malama Hawaii Program During National Oceans Month
WAILEA, HAWAII—Hawaii’s five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces the launch of the Blue Aina guest experience, an addition to the Resort’s Malama Hawaii program. Launching in...
Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada Debuts in Caribbean
LA SAGESSE, GRENADA—Six Senses La Sagesse, the brand’s debut resort in the Caribbean, has opened. With a pride of place beachfront setting, verdant rolling...
Costa Rica’s Eco-Luxury Boutique Hotel Rio Perdido Introduces West Bungalows
GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA—Rio Perdido, the esteemed eco-luxury boutique hotel tucked away in the vibrantly lush and biodiverse tropical dry forest in the Guanacaste Province...
It’s Official: Wisconsin’s Hotel Verdant Earns LEED Gold Certification
RACINE, WIS.—Hotel Verdant, the newest hotel built in downtown Racine, Wisconsin in decades, has officially earned a LEED Gold Certification for its outstanding sustainable...
Marriott Hotels Opens Its First Resort in Perhentian Islands
MALAYSIA—Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced the opening of Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa on the island...
SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge Debuts on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
CORCOVADO, COSTA RICA—Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, a holistic hospitality company serving those who value wellness, social good and the environment, announced the grand...
Zeal Marks Topping Out for Net Zero Carbon Hotel
EXETER, ENGLAND—A topping out ceremony was recently held for the Zeal Hotel Exeter. The four-star, 142-bedroom hotel, constructed with half the embodied carbon of...
With Wind, Solar & Geothermal, Hotel Verdant Hits Renewable Energy Trifecta
RACINE, WIS.—Dominion Properties, developer of two LEED Platinum multifamily buildings in southeastern Wisconsin, has just achieved LEED Gold for its boutique Hotel Verdant that...
Soul Community Planet Opens Laguna Surf Lodge
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.—Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, a holistic hospitality company serving those who value wellness, social good and the environment, announced the opening...
IHG Partners With Whitestone & Redrock Portfolio to Bring Six Senses to South Carolina Coast
BANGKOK—An eco-conscious resort, spa, and residential community will soon be coming to a stretch of the South Carolina shores, including Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie...
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort Expands Eco Collection with 336 Renovated Rooms
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO—Sandos Hotels & Resorts announced the completion of 336 nature-inspired and family-focused rooms at its Sandos Caracol Eco Resort. The renovated rooms and...
Hotel Casa del Mar & Schmidt Ocean Institute Kick Off Partnership
SANTA MONICA, CALIF.—Hotel Casa del Mar, located on the beach in Santa Monica, kicked off a new partnership with Schmidt Ocean Institute with an educational luncheon at...
Hotel Xcaret Arte Selected as a 2023 Sustainable Luxury Awards Winner
XCARET, RIVIERA MAYA—Xcaret announced that Hotel Xcaret Arte, an exclusive award-winning all-inclusive luxury hotel located along the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, has been recognized as...
SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites Awarded Silver Certification
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA—SB Winemaker’s House & Spa Suites in Mendoza has been awarded Silver Certification by the Hoteles Más Verdes program, a rigorous certification initiative...
Running Rock Eco Resort Breaks Ground: A Net Zero Resort is Coming to the Smoky Mountains
GATLINBURG, TENN.—Running Rock Eco Resort, now under construction, will soon be a groundbreaking net-zero, eco-friendly, and nature-focused resort nestled in the Smoky Mountains. From its...
