The Ascend Hotel Collection has been on an impressive growth trajectory with 13 new hotels joining the collection in October. As the world’s first and largest soft brand and part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) portfolio of brands, the Ascend Hotel Collection is expected to have one of its […]
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Travel News: Hilton Adds To Their Washington, D.C. Portfolio
Hilton has announced that the Loews Madison Hotel will join Hilton Hotels & Resorts‘ portfolio as The Madison Washington DC, a Hilton Hotel. The 356-room hotel, located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., has long offered sophisticated accommodations to some of the capital’s most esteemed visitors. In partnership with affiliates of Walton […]
Travel News: Four Seasons Finds a Home in Greece
While it is surprising that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is not yet in Greece, this premium property is sure to be one for the record-books when it is officially revealed spring of 2018. Working with Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, they will be transforming the legendary Astir Palace. With a beautiful […]
The Art Of Hospitality: Robert Santucci of RockStar Hotels
LuxeGetaways Magazine recently had the pleasure of connecting with Mr. Robert Santucci, CEO of RockStar Hotels. A relatively new brand to enter the hotel marketplace of unique boutique hotel collections, RockStar Hotel’s portfolio reflects the diversity of top destinations around the world; and coupled with properties that offer the traveler […]
The Art of Hospitality: Jordan Nova of Spago, Beverly Hills
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Spring 2017 | The second time I saw Jordan Nova, I recognized him not by his impeccably tailored Armani suit, or by his sincere smile, but rather in the crisp way he poured my glass of Champagne. And I did not even know his name at that point. […]
An Inside Look at the World of a Concierge
LuxeGetaways Magazine – Fall 2016 | The life of a Concierge is one filled with discovering new and inventive ways to exceed guests’ requests, and their expectations. It is more than simply making dinner reservations for the savvy guests who choose to take advantage of the Concierge’s knowledge of the destination, […]
A Touch of Tajness by Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
Always a fan of how hotel brands look to exceed guest expectations, this newest methodology by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces was certainly one to further explore. As one of Asia’s finest collection of hotels, this International brand has now unveiled what they simply term as Tajness — the brand’s operations philosophy for the future. For […]
Three Hotels Added to the Autograph Collection
The Autograph Collection by Marriott International is a distinctive portfolio of independent hotels, and is proud to welcome three more one-of-a-kind U.S. properties to its portfolio. This intriguing brand of unique hotels is quickly nearing it’s 100th property. Launched in 2010, Autograph Collection Hotels is a pioneer in the independent […]
Hard Rock Hotel Palm Spring’s Crowd Funding Project
Crowd funding is a fairly common term we hear in many areas of business today, especially with the ability to promote these opportunities online and gain a large amount of interest with relative ease. While this concept is familiar, the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs has possibly opened a “can […]