Lifestyle Hotels Are Booming: Top Stories in Hotels

If you listen to economists, you might expect the hotel development cycle to start slowing down in light of high interest rates making it unfeasible to build new projects.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made headlines even before it began — by overwhelming booking platform Ticketmaster and drawing attention even from the U.S. Senate. 

The annual list of the world’s ‘50 Best’ Bars, was announced today in Singapore, to celebrate the excellence of the international drinks sector and pay tribute to the visionary bartenders, enterprising bar owners and trailblazing brands that lead the charge in shaping cocktail culture around the world. The complete list is below.

The “Happiest Place On Earth” just got even more magical with the grand opening of its newest offering, The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. The Disney Vacation Club resort opened last week in Anaheim, California, and Travel + Leisure got a first look at the what’s in store for Disney Vacation Club members and guests checking into the latest Disney lodging.

Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, Anguilla, located on one of the greatest beaches in the Caribbean, will reopen for the 2023–2024 season on October 14 with a brand-new schedule of immersive culinary events, premium wellness experiences, and celebratory programming. This season will also witness the opening of an outstanding new spa created in partnership with Guerlain, which will feature rituals unique to the legendary resort and motivated by Anguilla's indigenous Arawak tribe. This will further establish Cap Juluca as an unrivalled wellness haven.

Measuring in at just under 6,500 square kilometers, Delaware is the second-smallest of the fifty states—but in spite of its pint-sized stature, this coastal region is home to a massive array of attractions for visitors to enjoy. Incredible seafood, top-tier craft beer, and dazzling wildlife can all be found in abundance across the state, with Sussex County offering all three in one fell swoop. Located roughly thirty minutes south of the capital city of Dover, this sprawling seaside region is a true gem of the Atlantic, serving as the perfect ticket for a truly memorable vacation along the scenic shores of the First State.

Guatemala is a dream destination for nature lovers and adventurers, and while the country has no shortage of outdoor adventures, it offers so much more than volcanoes and jungles.

Tel Aviv-headquartered Brown Hotels saw evacuees and stranded travelers pour into many of its rooms at its 24 hotels in Israel in the aftermath of brutal attacks on Saturday.

As the capital and gateway to the Great Wall, Beijing reigns as the cultural powerhouse of China. The city is awash with temples, monuments, and green spaces that’ll immerse you in the history of Imperial China. Considering that the Forbidden City alone can demand a full day out of your itinerary, choosing comfortable and convenient accommodation is paramount. Comprising international brands and boutique lodgings, Beijing hotels tread the line between ancient and modern philosophies through their decor, dining, and wellness amenities. These are the best hotels in Beijing close to the main sights and Wangfujing.

When it comes to luxury hotels, Tokyo has always been in a class by itself. So when Wayne Kask checked into the new Bellustar Tokyo, he expected a one-of-a-kind experience.

Anyone familiar with Beata Heuman’s work—either from following her Instagram feed populated with cheery, inviting interiors, reading her lauded design monograph Every Room Should Sing, or shopping from her collection of whimsical-but-grounded decor—can sense the designer’s personality in every room she touches. Her work is a unique balancing act between playful colors, toile patterns, and plush fabrics, and the characteristics that remind one of home: weathered woods, handwoven rugs, and checkerboard tile in the kitchen.

Want to get a jump on planning next year’s vacations? OvationNetwork, a luxury travel agency that’s part of the Virtuoso group of travel advisors, recently revealed its list of the 24 best places to travel in 2024. Among the destinations recommended are Sardinia, Italy; San Sebastián, Spain; Jeju, South Korea; and Ha Long, Vietnam (above), a UNESCO World Heritage site where a junk boat voyage is a must.