#luxury-hospitality

#luxury-hospitality

Luxury desert resorts here aren't just places to stay; they're destinations in their own right, with trails that invite sunrise meditation hikes to spas drawing on indigenous botanicals and healing rituals inspired by centuries of Native American tradition. According to recent tourism data, nearly 44 percent of high-end visitors to Arizona choose 5-star hotels or resorts, and a significant number of travelers list relaxation and wellness experiences - including spa time and desert recreation among their top holiday motivations.

Our small crew stayed in the Saadia riad, where rooms overlooked a courtyard lined with Moroccan zellige (tilework) and intricately carved arched balconies. The interiors were a labor of love by the family of Caid Azzi Boujemaa, a former palace worker who was gifted the Riad in the early 20th century as a thank you for his loyalty. In the early 2000s the property was restored by the La Sultana hotel group,

Barbados's vibrant mix of breathtaking beaches, Colonial-style architecture, botanical gardens, and characteristic Caribbean hospitality makes it a natural beacon for those seeking sun, sand, rum punch, and a warm island breeze. Despite a slim 21-mile radius, there's a surprising number of excellent hotels here bringing historical charm, plush beds, and unrivalled sea views to restore peace to weary travelers. But for a proper pulse-slowing immersion into island time, a private villa is best.

When Isadore Sharp opened a single hotel in Toronto back in 1961, he couldn't have imagined the global hospitality empire that would emerge six decades later. Today, as Four Seasons celebrates its 65th anniversary, the luxury brand isn't just reflecting on its storied past: it's charting an ambitious course for the future with a strategic expansion that will reshape the landscape of luxury hospitality worldwide.

Casa de Sierra Nevada beautifully strikes that same balance across its six historic manors dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The first luxury hotel to open in San Miguel de Allende, the jigsaw puzzle estate is teeming with centuries-old Easter eggstiled fountains and romantic balconies, family crests and staircases carved in stone. Though it's a Belmond Hotel, the Casa de Sierra Nevadalike all of the brand's properties around the worldis unique.

Dubai: The world's most expensive glass of champagne Luxury excess finds its natural home in Dubai, which tops Blacklane's Champagne Index as the most expensive city in the world for a glass of champagne, averaging $49 per 125ml pour - 21 per cent higher than in New York. The survey's most extravagant single pour was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Dubai, where a glass of Veuve Clicquot costs $64.

In a bold move that signals a new era for Las Vegas hospitality, the JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino have announced a comprehensive property-wide rebrand, officially uniting under the name The Resort at Summerlin effective January 1, 2026. This $75 million transformation represents more than just a name change: it's a strategic repositioning that places food and beverage innovation at the heart of a luxury destination experience.

The $2 billion overhaul included 375 new hotel rooms that balance modern luxury with Art Deco heritage, an ultra-luxurious Empire Suite, new restaurants, and a fully restored ballroom and famous clock. The only thing missing was a spa - until now. Earlier this month, the hotel unveiled the Guerlain Wellness Spa, a 22,000-square-foot destination that's not only the property's new centerpiece, but the largest Guerlain spa in the world. It's also a statement about where high-end wellness is headed in New York City.

If you want to experience true sophistication, then may we suggest drinking in a hotel bar? Fancier than a London pub and classier than a cocktail bar, drinking in a hotel bar is much more than simply sipping a martini in a foyer. The city's best hotel bars are glamorous hideaways that offer elite drinking experiences. A new list by Forbes has ranked the very best hotel bars in the world with its inaugural Forbes Travel Guide Star Bars for 2025 .

Ever look at your EDC and think, "I wish this were a little less rugged?" You're in luck, chief. From Michigan-based duo Shinola and GiantMouse Knives comes the Brass Perlage Knife, a refined folding pocket knife that features a custom 4.14-inch brass handle, 3.26-inch M390 steel blade and GiantMouse's signature perlage finish. It's a very limited run, so if you're one of the 100 or so people on earth who need a knife that'll fit comfortably in a suit pocket, don't hesitate.

Blending the elegance of Mykonos, the free spirit of the Mediterranean, and the vibrant pulse of modern city life, Ayavefe offers his audience more than just songs he offers a lifestyle through his latest series of singles. Merging his visionary business mindset with artistic expression, Yasam Ayavefe has transformed his philosophy of "sustainable luxury" into sound. His music collection, inspired by the serene atmosphere of Mileo Luxury Boutique Hotel, radiates sophistication and positive energy much like golden sunlight dancing across the Mykonos horizon.

After 18 months behind closed doors, Baden-Baden's grande dame has returned, and she's had quite the glow-up. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the German flagship of the Oetker Collection, has long reigned as one of Europe's great spa institutions. Now, after a head-to-toe transformation, the 150-year-old landmark is stepping confidently into a new era. The refresh spans all 79 rooms and suites, each with its own design concept, so no two are the same.

Faena New York rises in a torqued Chelsea skyscraper, sitting right beside the High Line, a promenade where art and architecture already converge. Launching with its own gallery and event plaza, the hotel is channeling that energy, hoping to achieve the holy grail of hospitality and become an essential ticket for sophisticated travelers and locals alike. Inside, there are 120 rooms and suites,

La Maison Champs-Élysées sits quietly within Paris' Golden Triangle, yet inside it unfolds as one of the city's most ambitious design statements. Fifty-seven rooms carry the hotel's identity, with seventeen "Couture Collection" suites serving as Maison Margiela 's first complete interior project. The house's codes are woven through every corridor and chamber, creating an environment where the boundaries between fashion, art, and architecture dissolve.

Aman has announced Amanvari, set to open in spring 2026 on Baja California's East Cape. The property joins the brand's Americas and Caribbean portfolio-alongside Aman Miami Beach, Aman Beverly Hills, and Amancaya in the Bahamas - marking the sixth property in the region and, notably, the first in Mexico. Mexico feels like a natural next step for Aman, and Amanvari will test how the brand's signature wellness-led approach and minimalist design translate to a new geography.

1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, has unveiled its first continental European property with the official opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen. The debut marks a milestone not only for the brand but also for Denmark's hospitality landscape, as it reimagines the historic Skt. Petri into a destination defined by biophilic design, Danish craftsmanship, and eco-conscious living.

With the unveiling of the enchanting Casina Cinquepozzi, a lovingly restored estate in Puglia, multi-hyphenate Thelma West added the role of hotelier to her activities as a jewelry designer and gemologist. Known for bold diamond creations worn by the likes of Rihanna, West has extended her vision into luxury hospitality. On Instagram, her world comes alive, blending jewelry design, gem-sourcing trips, and travel into one coherent narrative.

1 Hotels is a decade-old luxury hotel brand centered on sustainability. This isn't just another hotel - it's a place for travelers who care about where they stay, how they stay, and the impact they leave behind.