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Sandals Foundation Marks 15 Years Of Improving Caribbean Lives

The Sandals Foundation is celebrating 15 years of commitment to improving the lives of people across the Caribbean. Through initiatives focused on education, community development, and environmental conservation, the Sandals Foundation has positively touched 1.5 million lives. Reflecting on the journey of the philanthropic organization, Sandals Foundation president and Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International Adam Stewart expressed pride in the foundation’s evolution and achievements. “From the beginning, our commitment to transformational projects has remained unwavering. We’ve witnessed firsthand the power of partnerships and the resilience of Caribbean people.” “The mission of the Sandals Foundation,” Stewart continued, “is deeply rooted… Read More

JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS WITH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS

JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS WITH UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE STATUS JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jeddah Historic District today launches the restoration and regeneration of three historic properties in Al Balad into luxury hotels, an area of great historical and cultural significance on the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with UNESCO heritage protection. The hotels are part of the Jeddah Historic District, a program which has paved the way in the regeneration of the old town of Al Balad. Named House of Jokhdar, Kedwan and Al Rayess, each hotel has been… Read More

Hotel Chain with NYC Leases Shakes Up Leadership as Lawsuits and Fines Mount

LuxUrban Hotels, an “asset-light” Miami-based hotel chain that leases buildings instead of buying them, is struggling to emerge from a flood of lawsuits accusing it of shady business practices and not paying its bills. Last month, the firm was slapped by a city-issued $1.2 million fine for operating 70 illegal short-term rentals across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The rentals, spread across 67 apartments, reaped nearly $4 million for the company between 2019 and 2022. LuxUrban leased these units, advertised them on websites like Booking.com and Expedia, and subletted them to takers for a few days at a time so that the… Read More

ESB is present at the Bandung International Food & Hotel Expo 2023

Jakarta (ANTARA) – PT Esensi Solusi Buana (ESB), which has just launched the newest features of its digital ecosystem; Let’s eat! present at the Bandung International Food & Hotel Expo (BIFHEX) 2023 at the Sudirman Grand Ballroom, Bandung from Thursday to Sunday (2-5 February). “ESB wants to contribute to helping increase economic activity in the West Java region by participating in this event. For us, this is the right event to introduce superior products,” said ESB CEO and Founder, Gunawan in his statement on Saturday. Also read: Ministry of Industry facilitates industry to participate in major food and beverage exhibitions… Read More

Chase Travel’s expanded and rebranded luxury hotel program is now live

The luxury hotel booking engine for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers is now live. The Edit by Chase Travel — formerly known as the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection — is now the in-house booking platform for Chase’s premium cardholders looking for added elite perks at posh hotels around the world. The offering was first previewed last December as part of the International Luxury Travel Market conference in Cannes, France. As its name might suggest, The Edit adds an editorial component to the platform by noting what a property is best known for and how it syncs up with traveler needs… Read More

Two Cork hotels aim to reduce food waste by supporting local producers

Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels Alex Petit. Photo: Brian Lougheed The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel have both launched an initiative aimed at reducing food waste by 20 per cent. Recent figures have shown food waste to be a significant contributor to climate change and the two Cork hotels aim to embrace new ways of doing things to work towards a sustainable food system. The two properties are part of the Trigon Hotels group which has created a 2024 Food Charter that outlines 10 key commitments to help them to achieve their goal of becoming a greener… Read More

Inside UXUA Hotel’s Experimental Food Lab in Brazil

When you book a luxury stay on the coast of Brazil, you might be expecting a sprawling resort with seaside Champagne service. What you’ll find at UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa is a decidedly different experience, but instead, something much more rare. This boutique hotel is made up of an array of repurposed colonial casas, many of which have been part of the surrounding community for decades. Nestled right in the heart of Trancoso, a beach town in the state of Bahia, some of the houses are directly on the grassy square that acts as the center for local nightlife.… Read More

This Company is Hiring A ‘Luxury Room Service Reviewer’ to Stay in Five-Star Hotels

Even if you really, really love your job, it probably doesn’t get much better than this. Premium access card company Velloy – the same people behind this dream events job – are on the hunt for a Luxury Room Service Reviewer to (you guessed it) review room service in luxury hotels. It’s a flexible role where you’d be required to review at least four hotel stays a month, and provide a comprehensive write-up and photos of meals to share with Velloy members on the app and website. The successful candidate will be assessing the efficiency of the room service, plus… Read More