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Four Seasons Sets Sail With Its First Luxury Yacht

The 679-foot Four Seasons I translates the brand’s hospitality ethos into a seafaring experience

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Junghyun Shin’s Cove lounge chair has been named the winner of the eighth annual contest
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The Next Chapter of Boutique Hospitality Is Deeply Personal

Hear from seven hoteliers building community-driven brands rooted in place

2026 Development Update: London

Heritage and high design remain the ultimate pairing in London

The Wolseley Hotels To Debut US Flagship in New York

Set in a historic landmark, the brand’s first property draws on Art Deco traditions and local culture
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Dahla Takes a Romantic Approach to Thai Fine Dining

The new West Village restaurant blends Old World European details with botanical references

Sofitel To Open First Brazilian Flagship in Ipanema

Local architect Patricia Anastassiadis reinvents the 172-room beachfront hotel
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Giulietta Brings Mediterranean Magic to Midtown Manhattan

At the base of the MetLife Building, a new restaurant immerses diners in the flavors and ambiance of coastal Italy

Las Vegas Leans Into Immersive, High-Design Venues

Despite challenges, Sin City’s seductive, high-energy landscape proves resilient

Trailborn Hotels & Resorts Heads to the West Coast

The historic Hill House Inn will reemerge this summer as a 44-room retreat

Five on Friday: April 3rd, 2026

Our weekly roundup of headlines from around the world that are affecting the hospitality industry

TOOR Hotel Brings a Bold Vision to Toronto’s East End

The new tower combines a hotel and residences in one of the city’s fastest-evolving neighborhoods
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March 6, 2026 Episode 57

Beyond the Buzzwords: Reimagining Luxury, Wellness, and Immersion

Explore the broader shifts shaping the future of hospitality, including how evolving guest expectations are redefining luxury through wellbeing, sustainability, sense of place, and experiential design. The panel will focus on how these trends translate into real-world projects, sharing practical strategies, examples, and insights on budget, brand alignment, guest engagement, and ROI.

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Rebecca McBride, IHG Hotels & Resorts
James Cull, Rottet Studio
Christy Coleman, Leo A. Daly
Ethan Gabany, Weller Development
Pej Endersen Tadic, Thibaut Design

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