Is there a ‘best hotel in the world’? It all depends on what a traveller wants at a particular time, coupled with circumstances that include weather, other people and untoward happenings. There are individuals and anonymous groups that announce best properties, all too often, one fears, with vested interest.

Six Senses has confirmed it will operate a new resort and residences in Grand Bahama, the northernmost of the islands of the Bahamas, and just over 100km for Palm Beach, Florida.

Oetker Collection is making a move on the US market, announcing plans to debut its 12th Masterpiece Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida in late 2023.

This week LATTE chats with Francois Gelly, Director of Sales at the historic Hôtel Belles Rives on the French Riviera. A partner property of global luxury travel networks, Virtuoso and Serandipians, and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the independent, waterfront hotel is represented in Australia by La Collection’s Co-Founders Lea Seguier and Craig Farrell.

The first-look images of Atlantis The Royal, Dubai’s much-anticipated ultra-luxury resort on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, were released this week.

Baglioni Hotels & Resorts has confirmed doors will open on the group’s new hotel in the heart of Milan, Casa Baglioni, on 16 January 2023.

Relais & Châteaux has welcomed four new members into the fold – two hotels, one restaurant and a new cruise partner in the Galapagos.

Since flights from Asia-Pacific tend to arrive in Los Angeles around breakfast time – at destination, that is – get in good shape as quickly as possible. Immerse in luxury and glamour, at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. But first, a post-flight hiccup. A rail link is being installed at Los Angeles International Airport. For the immediate future, Arrivals landside is a zoo. Stand in line for the occasional courtesy shuttle to the off-site stands for both taxi cabs and Uber. Then, at that time of day, allow at least 35 minutes to get to Beverly Hills.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World is taking advantage of the upswing in demand for greater privacy for guests, launching a brand new Private Collection of SLH villas and accommodations.

Six Senses has topped the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2022 report for the third successive year, by LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence.

French Polynesia is the world’s friendliest nation, says US publication Condé Nast Traveler, and it shows at every level – if you run into the islands’ President, Edouard Fritsch, which is possible as he’s an out-and-about person, he’ll treat you as a long-lost friend.

Outrigger Hospitality Group is touring Down Under, saying it has its sights set on a beach property in Australia, indicating it could happen in as little as six months.