Brand stories

A Renaissance in Portofino: The Evolution of Splendido and the Birth of Villa Beatrice
The Italian Riviera’s iconic harbor town is entering a new era of elegance as Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino unveils the next major phase of its multi-year renovation in June 2025.A...

Boca de Agua, Bacalar – Mexico
In the splendid Yucatán region of Mexico, travelers may find it challenging to make a wrong choice, yet Bacalar stands out as a hidden gem, embodying a model of responsible tourism in the...

The OWO, London – UK
On Friday, September 29th, The OWO, an extraordinary new destination, unveiled itself in the heart of Whitehall. This grand debut introduced new restaurants and bars, marking the...

Manna, Arcadia – Greece
Nestled in a landscape long revered as an earthly paradise and housed within a meticulously preserved historic building, Manna emerges as a recently unveiled opulent mountain sanctuary in...
Featured interview

François Delahaye
Chief Operating Officer | Dorchester Collection
Almost two years after the onset of the pandemic, the hospitality industry is still searching for answers. ‘When will this end? When will things return to normal? What will the “new normal” be?’ We turn to our leaders for solutions, those who have guided us through the digitization of the workplace and an unprecedented period of uncertainty. For Mr. François Delahaye, the esteemed Chief Operating Officer of the Dorchester Collection, the answer is simple and refreshingly honest: ‘I don’t know.’
Hospitality Insights
Mike Minchin | Auberge Resorts Collection
Interview with Mike Minchin, Chief Marketing OfficerWith a resume featuring over three decades of marketing experience, Mike Minchin, Chief Marketing Officer of the Auberge Resorts...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Interview with Mansi Vagt, Global Brand Leader & Vice President of Fairmont and Alexander (Alex) Schellenberger, Accor’s Chief Brand Officer.Insights from Ms. Mansi Vagt, the Global...
Nous Santorini
Opening in early summer 2022, Noūs Santorini will be dedicated to redefining luxury, with a focus on slowness, space, and an integration of interior design with the exterior...

A Renaissance in Portofino: The Evolution of Splendido and the Birth of Villa Beatrice
The Italian Riviera’s iconic harbor town is entering a new era of elegance as Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino unveils the next major phase of its multi-year renovation in June 2025.A...

The OWO, London – UK
On Friday, September 29th, The OWO, an extraordinary new destination, unveiled itself in the heart of Whitehall. This grand debut introduced new restaurants and bars, marking the...
A Renaissance in Portofino: The Evolution of Splendido and the Birth of Villa Beatrice
The Italian Riviera’s iconic harbor town is entering a new era of elegance as Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino unveils the next major phase of its multi-year renovation in June 2025.A...
Soneva Jani, Medhufaru Island – Maldives
Soneva Jani transports both children and adults into a dreamlike realm, where they traverse the lush interior on bicycles, lounge in hammocks on deserted beaches reminiscent of Robinson...
The Peninsula, London – United Kingdom
The Peninsula London, the inaugural British hotel from the esteemed 157-year-old company, debuts in the heart of Belgravia, infusing the area with a remarkable blend of style and...