Hidden away within a collection of islands known as the Noonu Atoll at the most Northern point of the Maldives, you will find Velaa Private Island – possibly the most private island in the world. The only resort in the Maldives that has a strict no drone rule, in-room dining direct to the ocean, a ratio of 1:8 guests to staff and dedicated butlers; it is privacy … [Read more...]
Dutch Hotel labyrinth of 25 Golden Age canal houses opens today
The final touches of Pulitzer Amsterdam’s extensive restoration have been put into place, and the iconic 45-year old hotel celebrates its Grand Opening today with the completion of a quintessentially Dutch redesign across its labyrinth of 25 Golden Age canal houses. Pulitzer Amsterdam is set within 25 interlinked 17th and 18th century canal houses, in one of Amsterdam’s chicest … [Read more...]
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa attracts top chef for Squires Restaurant
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has appointed Sean Melville as the new Executive Head Chef responsible for its award winning 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant. Sean joins the Hotel after a long and esteemed career in Central London where he worked for some of the most famous and prestigious hotels in the world, including The Ritz and The Dorchester. Commenting on the move … [Read more...]
Printing Press, making full use of Scotland’s finest ingredients
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen on George Street has today announced its new seasonal menu, building on its continued success in Edinburgh burgeoning dining scene. Making full use of Scotland’s finest ingredients, the menu features a range of favourites – freshly caught North Sea cod with seaweed potatoes, crisp pork belly and tender truffled-honey chicken – alongside … [Read more...]
Europe hotel pipeline for July 2016
STR’s July 2016 Pipeline Report shows 148,483 rooms in 966 projects Under Contract in Europe. The total represents a 13.0% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with July 2015. Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not include projects in the unconfirmed stage. Europe reported 63,353 rooms in 424 … [Read more...]