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Hotels & Hospitality → hotel openings, developments, brand launches
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Club Med Opens Summer 2027 Reservations with New Resorts and Family Experiences
Club Med, the pioneer of all-inclusive holidays and the world’s largest sports club, will open reservations for its Summer 2027 season on 13 October 2026. From the pristine coastlines of Asia-Pacific to the majestic alpine landscapes of Europe, the brand’s portfolio combines sports, family experiences and opportunities to relax and recharge. Families can also look…
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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Shanghai to Debut in North Bund in 2030
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Shanghai SIIC North Bund New Landmark Construction and Development Co., Ltd. to bring the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai. Scheduled to open in 2030, the property will also mark the debut of the brand’s new urban Reserve concept, created specifically for a select group of the world’s leading…
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Marriott Bonvoy Makes Pet-Friendly Travel in Thailand Easier
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands and award-winning travel program, is making it easier for pet parents to explore Thailand with their four-legged companions. Across the kingdom, pet-friendly stays await, with participating hotels offering dedicated packages, thoughtful amenities and exclusive experiences designed to make dogs and cats feel like VIP guests.…
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武汉洲际酒店与武汉国际博览中心假日酒店及套房:长江边的地标下榻之选
武汉洲际酒店 规模宏大。然而,在入住豪华江景套房并走遍整个酒店与会展综合体之后,让我印象最深的并非仅仅是它惊人的体量,而是这家酒店作为下榻之所的舒适感。 我住的套房带有两个阳台,正对长江,我发现自己每天都会花些时间待在阳台上,单纯地欣赏江景。到了夜晚,被点亮的杨泗港长江大桥则呈现出完全不同的背景画面。尽管楼下会展活动繁忙,房间内却异常安静,整段住宿期间睡眠质量极佳,客房服务也十分细致周到。 我还参观了武汉国际博览中心假日酒店及套房,以及与之相连的武汉国际会议中心,包括其面积高达六千平方米的无柱式大宴会厅。这两家酒店与会展设施共同构成了武汉规模最大的综合性酒店与活动场馆集群之一。 但这篇测评并不仅仅是关于这个综合体有多大,而是想告诉大家住在这里的真实感受——以及为什么除了对会展商旅客群的明显吸引力之外,武汉洲际酒店自身也拥有相当可观的魅力。 READ IN ENGLISH 概览 武汉洲际酒店 武汉国际博览中心假日酒店及套房 两家酒店的共有优势 这两家酒店都和武汉国际博览中心、武汉国际会议中心连在一起,合起来算是武汉数一数二的酒店加会展综合体。会议中心里面有一个六千平方米的无柱大宴会厅,另外还有65间大小不一的多功能厅。 抵达:气势恢宏的第一印象 我的抵达从汉口高铁站开始,酒店提前安排了专车来接我。 这一下就让整个行程轻松了不少。 更重要的是,在我还没到酒店之前,视觉上的冲击就已经开始了。车子靠近的时候,武汉洲际酒店的规模和建筑气势就已经一览无余。 这家酒店位于汉阳的武汉国际博览新城,属于武汉国际博览中心综合体的一部分。 大堂延续了那种宏大的气场。 真的超级气派——完全符合你对一家专门承接大型会议、展览和团队活动的酒店抵达空间的预期。 虽然空间很大,但办理入住效率很高,也很专业。我拿到了一张欢迎饮料券,工作人员还给我介绍了酒店的餐饮设施。 礼宾部也帮我处理了行李。 随后,一位名叫Winnie的宾客关系专员亲自送我去了房间。 整个抵达体验非常周到,但我最欣赏的是,服务并不会让人觉得过于刻意或表演化。在整个入住期间,酒店员工的服务普遍都很自然、专业。 豪华江景套房:真正打动我的地方 最让我意外的是,尽管整个综合体规模庞大、人来人往,套房里却出奇地安静。 豪华江景套房超级大,而最先吸引我目光的,就是窗外的长江景色。 武汉洲际酒店的客房面积从55平方米的标准房到110平方米的套房不等,酒店主打的卖点就是江景和私人阳台。 而我住的这套房,把这一点发挥到了极致。 它有两个阳台——一个连着客厅,一个连着卧室。 我都想不起来上一次住到这么宽敞、还带两个独立阳台的酒店房间是什么时候了。 客厅尤其宽敞,而且家具摆放得很舒服,并不是那种为了填满空间而塞一堆家具的感觉。 整体设计偏现代舒适,而不是那种用力过猛的奢华风。 这个区别还挺重要的。 让我印象最深的其实不是装修,而是那种实实在在的空间感。我每天都会跑到阳台上待一会儿,什么都不干,就是看看长江。 除了我住的套房,还有哪些房型? 在长江边醒来 长江是整个住宿体验中最大的亮点。 从套房里能看到至少三座桥(武汉一共有十二座桥),其中杨泗港长江大桥到了晚上尤其漂亮。 灯光亮起来之后,从房间里看出去特别有氛围。 白天的时候,我经常会到阳台上待着,就是单纯看看江景。 这成了我整段住宿里最喜欢的环节之一。 酒店宣传里说江景客房视野开阔、带私人阳台,而这一次,宣传文案和实际体验确实对得上。 房间外面有一条大江,那种感觉真的不一样。 早上你可以坐在阳台上,看着城市在江边慢慢醒来,晚上回来再看桥上的灯光亮起。 对我来说,这让这家酒店不再只是一个开会的场地,而是变成了一次真正的武汉体验。 卧室设计:只为让你睡个好觉 卧室同样很宽敞。 床很大,舒服得不得了,睡眠质量特别好。 听起来这好像是豪华酒店应该做到的基本要求,但恰恰是这种基础项,有的酒店做得到,有的就是做不到。 至少在我入住期间,武汉洲际酒店在这些方面都做到了位。 楼上却出奇安静 楼下可能会忙得不可开交。我住的时候,大堂里进进出出的全是要去开会和参展的客人。但这些热闹劲儿,一到楼上就完全感觉不到了。 房间真的非常安静。基本听不到马路上的噪音,走廊里也很清静。每天傍晚,客房服务人员都会来问需不需要开夜床,但又不会打扰到那种安静的氛围。 对于这个体量的酒店来说,公共区域的喧嚣和客房区的宁静之间能分得这么清楚,确实做得非常到位。…
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St. Regis Shanghai Jingan vs St. Regis on the Bund: Which Hotel Is Best?
Two St. Regis hotels, two very different Shanghai experiences. From the convenience of Jing’an to the atmosphere of the Huangpu River, here is how The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan and The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai compare. Shanghai is home to two St. Regis hotels, yet choosing between them is not simply a matter…
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easyJet Reveals Best-Value Bank Holiday Escapes from UK Regional Airports
Ahead of the August Bank Holiday, easyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed a selection of best-value Bank Holiday escapes from more UK regional airports than any other package holiday provider. The offers give spontaneous travellers the chance to enjoy a high-value European city break without using any annual leave. This year, easyJet is operating more…
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The Langham Launches “Luminaries in Residence” with Ayanga Photography Exhibition
The Langham Hotels and Resorts (The Langham) has launched “Luminaries in Residence”, a new global event series that expands its “Your Story. Our Legacy.” brand campaign through exhibitions, performances and other immersive experiences. The series brings guests closer to the brand’s cultural ambassadors, known as Langham Luminaries, by offering opportunities to engage with their creative…
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Raffles Udaipur Appoints Henna Punjabi as Director of Marketing and Communications
Henna Punjabi Takes on New Leadership Role Raffles Udaipur has announced the appointment of Henna Punjabi as Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Henna will oversee the hotel’s marketing strategy, brand positioning, communications, digital initiatives, and strategic partnerships. She will also play a key role in elevating Raffles Udaipur’s profile within India’s…
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Stelliers Greater China 2026 Announces Finalists
The wait is over. Meet the finalists of Stelliers Greater China 2026. A rigorous review of this year’s nominations identified these outstanding hotel professionals, who have distinguished themselves through the impact they make, the guest experiences they shape, the teams they champion, and the standards they set across the region. Celebrating Hospitality Excellence Across Greater…
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