The 14 Best Private Island Resorts by Condé Nast

Find total isolation at these resorts around the world.

The world’s best private island resorts have always been the height of luxurious travel. But with new normals like social distancing and capacity limitations in place, they’re more desirable and relevant than ever. At these exclusive private islands, from the Seychelles to the Florida Keys, there’s nothing but endless privacy and personal space. Without a soul in sight, all that’s left to do is take in the natural beauty and look forward to […]

WTTC calls on world leaders to save tourism sector

WTTC has made an urgent call to the heads of state of the G7 countries, plus Australia, South Korea and Spain, for strong leadership and international collaboration to save the travel and tourism sector.

In an unprecedented move, 120 of the world’s major travel and global business leaders have signed a letter backing the call by WTTC.

More than 100 CEOs in the travel and tourism industry has signed a letter addressed to the G7 and three other countries calling for strong […]

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants set for major expansion with 50 UK openings and 200 sites in Asia

Gordon Ramsay’s ambition to ‘create a billion-dollar dining proposition’ is reportedly undented by the Covid-19 pandemic, with the chef laying out plans to open 50 new sites across the UK.

It comes after his restaurant group made a profit of more than £15m last year.

Despite the detrimental impact of the Coronavirus crisis, Ramsay says his group intends to open a further 50 restaurants across the UK in the foreseeable future.

He’s also planning a major expansion into Asia, with 200 sites planned in […]

Oakwood to launch 100 properties across China’s top cities by 2030 under the new brand Oakwood Beluxs

Oakwood has entered into a strategic alliance with China’s Country Garden Commercial and Culture Tourism Group to launch 100 properties across China’s top cities by 2030 under the new brand Oakwood Beluxs.

According to the partners, Oakwood Beluxs is conceived to appeal to a new generational of savvy travellers with “a global perspective of life, culture and identity”. These properties, located in upscale precincts, will “speak to their sense of style, penchant for aesthetics and environmental consciousness”.

“Since our debut in China […]

Hyatt’s first UrCove hotel slated for October opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s first UrCove property in Shanghai is now accepting reservations, ahead of its October opening.

The new hotel brand was created under a joint venture of Hyatt and BTG Homeinns Hotels Group, one of China’s largest hospitality groups.

UrCove is slated to open on October 1, 2020

The UrCove (pronounced as “your cove”) brand, which will be largely based in China, has been specifically designed to meet Chinese business travellers’ preferences and growing expectations for a seamless travel experience in the upper-midscale market.

The […]