On the shores of Montenegro’s UNESCO-protected Kotor Bay—where mountains meet Adriatic waters in cinematic fashion—Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort has swiftly become one of Europe’s most captivating luxury destinations.
From academia to artisan-led architecture, the journey of Pham Van Hien, Founder and Chairman of The Anam Group, is as distinctive as the hotel brand he has created.
In the heart of Vietnam’s luxury hospitality scene, The Anam Group is crafting a new standard—rooted in heritage, innovation, and a sense of place. At the forefront is Laurent Myter, a Swiss-educated hotelier with decades of international experience, whose career has taken him from Europe’s grand hotels to some of Southeast Asia’s most iconic resorts.
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Set high in the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka’s central highlands, Uga Halloowella is a boutique sanctuary of just six luxury suites—combining intimate seclusion with the signature warmth of the Uga brand. At the helm is Seshaya Gabriel Ranasinghe, a rising star in Sri Lanka’s hospitality scene and a trailblazer for the next generation of hotel leaders.
On the island of Lošinj, where pine forests meet turquoise seas and wellness meets refinement, Hotel Bellevue is redefining the art of quiet luxury. At its helm is Gianluca Cugnetto, a seasoned hospitality professional whose journey began not in a boardroom but in the family kitchen of a hotel and restaurant in southern Italy.
Whitbread, the owner of budget hotel chain Premier Inn, has reported steady sales in the UK alongside a surge in its German operations during the latest trading period.
Jet2.com has been honoured with Feefo’s 2025 Exceptional Service Award—one of only 33 global winners and the only airline recognised—for consistent customer service excellence.
Sun-dappled coastlines, low-tax living, and a deeply storied past — the Channel Island of Jersey is stepping confidently back into the spotlight. And with the return of Bergerac to TV screens, this quietly charismatic island is once again ready for its close-up.
From camel polo to AI-powered cities, Michelin-starred dinners to secret supper clubs, few places combine ambition and allure quite like Dubai.
Marriott International, the hotel giant behind brands such as Ritz-Carlton and Sheraton, has struck a $355 million deal to acquire Citizen M, marking a major move into the fast-growing “affordable luxury” sector.

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