Jumeirah Group is expanding its global presence in Europe through the addition of Capri Palace in Italy. Located on the island of Capri in the idyllic city of Anacapri, Capri Palace, Jumeirah will open to guests on 23 April 2020 and is flagged for exciting upgrades and refurbishments. Founded by Tonino Cacace, the hotel stands high above the Gulf of Naples and fully embodies the Italian Dolce Vita; with an authentic Capri style and sea views.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will make its debut in the upcoming months in Ireland with the rebranding of The Marker Hotel in Dublin, one of the Irish capital’s most modern and luxurious buildings. The addition of the property in Dublin will represent the expansion of the luxury brand’s footprint into northwest Europe for the first time and also the first urban Anantara hotel in Europe.

The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has named stand-in CEO Shannon Knapp as the group’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

The Leading Hotels of the World continued its Leading Famils program with an eight-night itinerary to China and Japan which included the cities of Shanghai and Tokyo.

Six months after opening in the heart of this city’s historic district, the Al Bait Sharjah is emerging as one of the region’s most ambitious new properties, renowned for the five historic homes at its foundation.

It was a joy to return to the sensual beauty of Marrakech after what seemed like far too long. I arrived by Porsche to La Mamounia: the luxury hotel only rivalled by Dubai’s Burj Al Arab in the number of tourists it receives every day.

A FJ$5 million interior makeover of the exclusive Laucala Island in the Fijian archipelago has been unveiled this week. The new look, led by Lynne Hunt London who was behind Laucala’s original design a decade ago, aims to match the flora and fauna of the resort’s “idyllic Fijian environment”.

Villa La Massa, built in the 16th century for a member of the Medici family and overlooking the Arno River and Chianti Valley, has completed a full-scale restoration of a 19th-century farmhouse located on the grounds of the hotel. Rich in Tuscan history, the Villa’s owners worked under the guidance of local architects and artisans to continue to infuse authentic Florentine elegance while integrating modern technology. The addition of Casa Colonica brings the hotel’s total room count to 41.