Four Seasons Announces Plans for Luxury Hotel and Residences in Charleston’s Historic District
Four Seasons, in partnership with Strategic Property Partners, announce plans for a new luxury hotel and private residences in Charleston, South Carolina. Featuring 139 guest rooms and 36 branded residences, the upcoming Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Charleston will be located in the city’s historic district, within walking distance to top attractions and cultural sites including King Street, the Historical Charleston City Market and the Gibbes Museum of Art. The eight-storey new-build will seamlessly blend Charleston’s charm and heritage with modern luxury, offering guests and residents a sense of belonging, warmth and ease that is both quintessentially Charleston and elevated by the legendary service and care of Four Seasons. “Like Four Seasons, hospitality is instrumental to Charleston’s culture and we are…
The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam – Exclusive Wellness Retreat in the Riau Archipelago
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly announces the opening of The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Batam, an oasis of well-being nestled on the breathtaking Nirup Island. Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Singapore’s Harbourfront Terminal or 40-minute away from Harbour Bay Batam, this wellness-focused sanctuary spans the entire private island, offering an immersive escape where guests can recharge and reconnect through transformative experiences. From nature walks to snorkelling, wellness workshops and more, guests can rejuvenate themselves amidst lush tropical landscapes and pristine coastal beauty. Guests can enjoy a seamless arrival and exclusive access with on-site customs and immigration facilities, along with…
Where Romance Comes Naturally
Imagine a moonlit beach at the edge of a lagoon with the soft glow of the tiki torches coupled with French elegance, top-notch chef-driven cuisine, and a DJ playing everyone’s favourite tunes under the stars. The Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort on the island of Moorea can plan and execute weddings for two to 100 guests. Just a seven-and-a-half-hour, direct, non-stop flight from Los Angeles and in the same time zone as Hawaii, the Islands of Tahiti are not only a paradise of clear blue lagoons, dramatic, majestic green mountains, lush gardens, and incredible Tahitian culture, but also a perfect place for a “closer than you think” destination wedding. From a romantic candlelight dinner…
Marriott International Celebrates 50 Years as A Hospitality Leader in Europe, Middle East & Africa
Marriott International, Inc. today celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, the company’s first hotel in Europe and outside of North America. From a single Marriott Hotel in 1975, the company has grown tremendously in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region over the past 50 years. Today, Marriott has over 1,300 properties, 29 distinct brands, and a presence in 80 countries and territories across the region. Opened by J.W. Marriott, Jr., the company’s then Chief Executive Officer who now serves as Chairman Emeritus, the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel debuted in Europe, boasting an unparalleled city centre location. At the time of its construction, it was the city’s largest hotel with 396 rooms. Throughout its 50 years of…
Let There Be Light: Vivid Sydney 2025 Kicks Off
The Harbour City has awakened in colour and creativity tonight as Vivid Sydney 2025, Australia’s largest event, has officially begun for its 15th year. Under this year’s theme of Dream, a world class curation of Light, Ideas, Music and Food await festivalgoers over 23 nights, until Saturday, 14 June. This year, the festival comprises over 200 events across five unique zones around the city’s CBD, all designed to inspire wonder, expand thinking and give each visitor the opportunity to see Sydney in a new light. Making Vivid Sydney more accessible than ever, over 75 per cent of this year’s program is free to enjoy, including the entire Vivid Light Walk, Martin…