Hyatt Hotels Corporation has debuted an integrated hospitality destination in Shanghai's Lingang district with the grand opening of three new hotels. The complex includes the Hyatt Regency Shanghai Lingang, Hyatt Place Shanghai Lingang Xinchen International Conference Center, and Hyatt Place Shanghai Lingang. The properties share an "artistic exploration" design theme, referencing the region's maritime heritage. The offering is tailored to business travellers, leisure guests, and those requiring extended stays.
EDITION Hotels has joined forces with Sotheby’s and DYNE jewellery designer Sarah Ysabel Narici to auction a unique luxury package, Verdant Reverie: The Gem of the Alps at The Lake Como EDITION. The lot will be part of Sotheby’s Luxury Week auctions, running from November 26 to December 11. Estimated at $15,000 - $25,000, the item combines a limited-edition necklace chosen by Sotheby’s Vice Chairman Frank Everett with a two-night stay in a Penthouse at the new Lake Como EDITION property.
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, has announced a distinctive collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko across Greater China as part of its "Stay in the Moment" campaign. The partnership integrates Marimekko’s joyful artistry with JW Marriott’s mindful luxury approach through a series of immersive guest experiences. These experiences include "Blissful Stay"-themed rooms and suites, pop-up installations, collaborative afternoon teas, and artisanal workshops across nine JW Marriott properties in cities including Shanghai and Hong Kong.
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has hired Louis Barruel as Senior Vice President in its Hotels’ Asset Management division. Mr. Barruel will work from the Montreal office, focusing on client service delivery and growing the firm's portfolio throughout Canada. Mr. Barruel reports to Executive Vice President Katie Krieger, who noted his comprehensive Canadian market knowledge and deep sector understanding make him an invaluable addition.
The Ascott Limited has launched a global, open-access Disability Inclusion Playbook for the accommodation sector, setting a new benchmark for inclusive hospitality. Developed with Colorful Earth and supported by SG Enable, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, and Valuable 500, the Playbook details guidance across five key pillars: Training, Spaces, Hiring, Digital Interfaces and Programmes. This initiative addresses the underserved market of an estimated 1.3 billion travellers with disabilities.
Kimpton makes its long-awaited Middle East debut with the opening of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, a 212-room luxury lifestyle property in the heart of the capital’s King Abdullah Financial District, blending contemporary elegance with the brand’s signature playful approach to hospitality.
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