Ideally located on Passeig de Gracia, at the very center of the city's commercial and entertainment district, Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona opened its doors on November 26, 2009.
The opening of Viceroy Anguilla takes the Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences brand offshore for the first time and follows closely on the heels of Viceroy Miami, which opened in February this year. Viceroy Snowmass will debut in the Colorado Rockies in December 2009.
Stars like Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Orlando Bloom and Salma Hayek were among the celebrities at the re-opening of legendary Moroccan luxury hotel, La Mamounia, on Thanksgiving weekend.
Introducing Beijing's new landmark – the iconic Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing. The Hotel is set to become Beijing's most luxurious hotel and a remarkable new icon for the Chinese capital.
The new Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will open on Dec. 18, 2009, debuting amid the scenic, high desert landscape northwest of Tucson, Arizona. The property features three swimming pools, a 235-foot waterslide and four dining venues.
His Highness Sheikh Bin Saeed Al Makthoum and Sol Kerzner, CEO and Chairman of Kerzner International, announced the opening of their new project, One&Only The Palm, for 10/10/10.
Opening on November 26, 2009 Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona will be an elegant, contemporary new luxury hotel in the heart of the city's most exclusive address.
Early next year, Amanresorts will launch its 24th property, Amanfayun. Named for a Tang Dynasty village which once inhabited the site, Amanfayun will offer guests a unique rural retreat on the outskirts of the historic Chinese city of Hangzhou, just a 20-minute drive from the city centre.
Five Star Country House Hotel in Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, has been awarded the highest possible accolade of five Red Stars in the essential 2010 AA Hotel Guide, making it one of the very best in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
A winter playground of the rich and famous, St. Barth's has long been known for hosting social luminaries and dignitaries with glamour and style. In the grand tradition of taking a luxury villa in St. Barth's for the social season, Le Sereno introduces the most stylish villas on the island opening just in time on November 1st of 2009.
Taj Cape Town, the "oldest new hotel" in the city with luxury interiors in striking architecture from 1896 and 2010, is celebrating its opening.
The world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay opening December 22, 2009, will embody the attributes, philosophy and unique style and design of the Reserve brand extension. Appealing to affluent and discerning travellers seeking more from their leisure time, Ritz-Carlton Reserve will offer exquisite resorts in secluded and naturally beautiful locations around the world.
Kurotel - Medical Longevity Center and Spa has been honored with a 2009 Spa Finder Readers' Choice "Crystal" Award for being named spa-goers' favorite spa in South America.
The InterContinental Mendoza, Argentina will be IHG's third InterContinental in Argentina, along with the venerable InterContinental Buenos Aires, and the under-construction InterContinental Nordelta Buenos Aires, Residence & Spa, in the Nordelta area of Buenos Aires.
Escape to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara and let the stresses of everyday life melt away. Uncover a heritage of rich local culture, and reminisce over ancient splendour. Take in towering red sand dunes that glimmer in the desert sun for as far as the eye can see. Glimpse free roaming sand gazelles and captivating Oryx, and explore a landscape of breathtaking natural beauty.
