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Aman sister brand Janu debuts in Tokyo with four-floor urban wellness retreat
by Megan Whitby | 14 Mar 2024
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking the first in its pipeline of 13 properties across city, country and coastal destinations. Meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, Janu was first announced in 2020 and is a hotel, residence and lifestyle brand based on social connection, equilibrium and human interaction. With 122 rooms and suites, Janu Tokyo and has opened among a landmark building designed
Aman sister brand Janu launching in Tokyo in 2024 with design by Denniston's Jean-Michel Gathy
by Megan Whitby | 12 Dec 2023
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, representing the first in a 12-strong global pipeline of projects across city, country and coastal destinations. Meaning ‘soul’ in Sanskrit, Janu is a hotel, residence and lifestyle brand based on social connection, equilibrium and human interaction. With reservations now open for bookings in March, the first Janu will feature 122 rooms and suites, eight dining venues,
Starwood launches Field & Lodge hospitality brand targeting outdoor enthusiasts
by Megan Whitby | 28 Feb 2023
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital), have unveiled a new outdoor-focused hotel group called Field & Stream Lodge Company. Field & Stream is an existing American brand established in 1871. Starwood and AJ Capital want to initially create approximately 20 to 25 hotels, first targeting US markets in close proximity to authentic natural experiences, including national parks, beaches,
Ennismore takes its lifestyle hotel brand Tribe to South East Asia
by Tom Walker | 11 Nov 2021
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced plans to roll out its Tribe lifestyle hotel brand across Southeast Asia, targeting countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. Launched in 2019, Tribe is marketed as an "alternative lifestyle brand" and features properties which have been designed to focus on common areas to create multifunctional spaces that encourage connection between guests.
Kerzner unveils new fitness-focused hospitality brand dedicated to health and wellbeing
by Megan Whitby | 11 Mar 2021
Kerzner International, the owner of One&Only Resorts and Atlantis Resort & Residences, has developed a new immersive lifestyle hospitality concept inspired by fitness and wellbeing. SIRO (pronounced Sigh-Row) represents the pillars of Strength, Inclusive, Reflection and Original and invites guests to aspire to live at their fullest potential through a specialised blend of hospitality, fitness and wellness. A place of connection, the immersive lifestyle destinations will create a welcoming social
Weiss/Manfredi and Reed Hilderbrand reveal US$250m redevelopment for Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia
by Tom Walker | 28 Feb 2021
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m redevelopment project. The historic site – one of the largest horticultural gardens in the US – will transform its visitor experience through the revitalisation of 17 acres of its core conservatory area. The 'Longwood Reimagined' project – set to be completed by late 2024 – will expand the public spaces of the central grounds and
Anantara to debut in Seychelles following rebrand of luxury Bill Bensley-designed resort
by Megan Whitby | 03 Nov 2020
Anantara will expand into the Seychelles in Q4 2020, following a rebrand of the iconic Maia Luxury Resort & Spa by architects Bill Bensley and Lek Bunnag. Located on Mahé, the largest of the Seychelles islands, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas will consist of a 30-villa resort complemented with a luxury spa, set amongst 30 acres of forest garden. Located in the resort’s fragranced gardens, the Anantara Spa will be home
BRC Imagination Arts completes new Glenkinchie Distillery brand home for Diageo as part of cycle of Scottish whisky attractions
by Liz Terry | 29 Oct 2020
LA-based experience design studio, BRC Imagination Arts, is the creative force behind the new Glenkinchie Distillery attraction, which has opened today (29 October 2020) near Edinburgh, Scotland. The single malt distillery is located in East Lothian, a region known for its produce and has undergone a major transformation of its visitor attraction as part of a wider £185m investment by owner, Diageo. Glenkinchie will be known as the ‘Lowland Home
Carden Park welcomes brand new £10m spa with Bollinger garden bar
by Megan Whitby | 17 Jan 2020
Nicki Kurran, working alongside Barr + Wray, Pave Always and HB Architects, has created a new £10m ($13m, €12m) spa at Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire, UK. Kurran told CLAD sister title Spa Business : "It’s been an absolute pleasure working with the spa team at Carden Park over the past two years, we’ve created a truly exclusive experience for our guests with some magnificent show-stopping touchpoints." Covering 4,500sq m
Chedi Club Ubud rebrands to celebrate acclaimed Indonesian architect, Hendra Hadiprana
by Megan Whitby | 29 Nov 2019
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud resort, Bali, is undergoing a change of management and a rebrand, with the handover scheduled for 1 January 2020. Owned by Singapore-based General Hotel Management (GHM), the 20-villa-property will be taken over by hotel management group, Hadiprana, and rebranded as Tanah Gajah, a resort by Hadiprana. The group is named after the late Hendra Hadiprana, the acclaimed Indonesian architect, art-collector and designer, who designed
Hesselbrand's Acquarossa Spa & Hotel is carbon-conscious and community-focused
by Stu Robarts | 28 Oct 2019
Architects Hesselbrand have designed the 120-room Acquarossa Spa & Hotel in the Swiss Alps with elements for sustainability and fostering a sense of community among both guests and residents of the local area. The Acquarossa is aimed at bringing people together in a social and relaxed atmosphere based on their mutual interest in wellbeing and experience-based tourism. Located in the village of Acquarossa in Ticino, Switzerland, it provides views of
Oktra designs 'best gym in Europe' for retail brand Gymshark
by Tom Walker | 30 Aug 2019
Fitness wear and apparel supplier Gymshark has opened its first Gymshark Lifting Club (GSLC), combining a studio and fitness centre with an innovation hub, focusing on employee wellbeing and brand innovation. Working in partnership with design and build company Oktra, the company has transformed a 55,000sq ft former warehouse facility into a complex featuring a large, 20,000sq ft health club and studio space – designed to be "the best in
JRA create branded experience centre for Toyota in Texas
by Andy Knaggs | 14 Aug 2019
Car manufacturer Toyota has opened its first visitor attraction in North America – the 44,000sq ft (13,400sq m) Toyota Experience Center (TEC) at its headquarters in Plano, Texas. The company says the centre, which was planned, designed and project managed by experience designers JRA, is intended to educate visitors about Toyota's past, present and future as a mobility company. The centre features a variety of interactive exhibits and displays, all
Architects AW2 are working on the first Alila-branded resort in Europe, in Gruyère, Switzerland
by Jane Kitchen | 27 Jun 2019
Hyatt Hotels will bring the Alila brand to Europe for the first time by putting its name to the Golf Resort La Gruyère to create the Alila La Gruyère resort, which is set to open in Switzerland in 2023. Overlooking a picturesque lake, Alila La Gruyère will offer an 85-bed hotel and wellness retreat as well as a golf course by Robert Trent Jones Jr and a range of residences.
Marriott goes large in Asia with 13 properties set to open in 2019 across the JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, and Luxury Collection brands
by Jane Kitchen | 07 Jun 2019
Marriott International’s current portfolio of 130 luxury hotels across ten countries and territories in Asia Pacific is poised to grow in 2019 with 13 new openings from JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and The Luxury Collection. "Asia Pacific's luxury travel industry is one of the fastest-growing in the world, driven by markets like China and India," said Marriott International's Peggy Fang Roe. "Global luxury travellers today are seeking more
Connecting guests to locals: Lux to open first hotel under new Salt brand
by Jane Kitchen | 10 Oct 2018
Lux Resorts is launching a new brand, Salt, and the first property is set to open in November on the east coast of Mauritius. The 59-bedroom Salt of Palmar is designed to add a humanistic approach to hospitality for the “culturally curious traveller”, and to connect guests to locals and their way of life. Salt guests will be immersed into Mauritian life, with the opportunity to connect directly with locals
IHG moves in on UK luxury market with 13 hotels and new upscale brand
by Tom Walker | 09 May 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to expand its luxury estate in the UK after securing a deal to rebrand and operate 13 upscale hotels. IHG will operate the properties on behalf of French real estate group Foncière des Régions (FdR), which acquired the hotels from an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group for a reported US$1.1bn (£830m) earlier this month. The deal will see IHG introducing its boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels
Revealed: Brand new renderings of Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart Lane home
by Kim Megson | 12 Mar 2018
English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has revealed new images of its forthcoming home at White Hart Lane, which it has billed as “the most unique sports and entertainment destination in Europe”. In a move to promote its launch of season ticket sales, of which 42,000 are available, the club has today (12 March) released visualisations of the stadium’s seating bowl, walkways and hospitality facilities. The renderings give a glimpse
Avani launches design-led hospitality brand with Luang Prabang hotel
by Kim Megson | 01 Mar 2018
Asian hospitality operator Avani has today (1 March) expanded its new brand, Avani+, by launching its first hotel in Luang Prabang – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Laos. Founded in 2011, the company is one of the fastest-growing brands to come out of Asia, having launched 23 properties in 15 countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Mozambique, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal. In a statement, the firm
Welcome to the Gucci Garden: Alessandro Michele celebrates luxury brand with restaurant and museum in Florentine palace
by Kim Megson | 15 Jan 2018
The creative director of Gucci has opened a restaurant, museum and gift shop dedicated to the luxury fashion house – in a 14th-century Florentine palace. Alessandro Michele decided to open the attraction, called Gucci Garden, as a fun and accessible introduction to the brand and “a hypnotic territory that alters the state of consciousness and perception". The attraction spans three floors within the Palazzo della Mercanzia, which previously housed a
Rosewood CEO reveals vision as new business hotel brand launches
by Jane Kitchen | 13 Dec 2017
Rosewood Hotel Group has launched a new hotel brand, Khos, with a focus on the modern business traveller and inspired by “the energy, art, innovation, creativity, style and dynamism of modern-day Asia”. Derived from the Mongolian word meaning 'pair', Khos will be a global brand, with locations in capital cities, urban portals, business centres and resort destinations. The first Khos hotels will be announced in 2018 and opened later in
Langham reveals plans to open hotel with Chuan-branded spa in Bangkok in 2021
by Tom Walker | 04 Dec 2017
Hong Kong-based luxury operator Langham Hospitality Group will operate a hotel and spa in Bangkok from 2021 – its first site in the Thai capital city. The company has signed a management deal to operate the 250-key property with Canapaya Development Co, which is building the hotel on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Facilities at the hotel will include a Chuan Spa, featuring extensive indoor and outdoor wet
Abandoned Sheffield ski village to undergo £22.5m redevelopment under Extreme brand
by Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2017
A former ski village in Sheffield, UK, will be reinvented as a sports attraction after a £22.5m (US$30.2m, €25.5m) plan was announced to breathe new life into the site. Working in partnership with Continuum Attractions, Sheffield City Council will resurrect the 48-acre (194,000sq m) site as a sports, leisure and entertainment venue under the Extreme brand. The first phase of the plan will see the restoration of the disused ski
Ian Schrager’s Edition brand set for ‘pivotal year’ in 2018
by Tom Walker | 10 Nov 2017
Edition, the boutique hotel brand created by entrepreneur Ian Schrager in partnership with hospitality giant Marriott International, has revealed plans to open seven new hotels during 2018. Describing the next 12 months as a “pivotal” year in the development of the brand, Marriott said the number of properties in the Edition portfolio will increase from four to 11 by the end of 2018. The first new launches of 2018 will
Bill Bensley's creative spirit let loose with launch of own hotel brand
by Kim Megson | 26 Sep 2017
Hospitality designer Bill Bensley has teamed up with Cambodian luxury boutique hotel group Shinta Mani to launch his own brand of hotels in the country, with two projects already in the pipeline. ‘The Bensley Collection’ is billed as a portfolio of “super luxe hotels and resorts showcasing visionary concepts, extraordinary design and bespoke service”, with Bensley granted “complete freedom to let his famed creative spirit run free.” The debut property,
Nobu Hotel and Restaurant to open in Barcelona as luxury brand eyes European expansion
by Kim Megson | 13 Sep 2017
Celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his business partners Robert De Niro and Meir Teper are continuing to expand their Nobu Hospitality lifestyle brand in Europe, with plans to open a new hotel and restaurant in Barcelona, Spain. The trio have partnered with Selenta Group, a Spanish real estate and hotel company, to transform and co-manage the city’s Gran Hotel Torre Catalunya into the Nobu Hotel Barcelona – “a powerful stage
Philippe Starck and AccorHotels bring Mama Shelter brand to Dubai
by Kim Megson | 18 May 2017
Hospitality group AccorHotels has announced Dubai as the first Middle East location for its Mama Shelter hotel brand. French designer Philippe Starck will craft the interiors of the hotel, following the brand’s “trendy, boutique” image. It is set to open before 2020. AccorHotels announced Mama Shelter’s regional arrival during a panel at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference at the Madinat Jumeirah centre last month. “The idea is to create something
Aman founder Adrian Zecha launches new hotel brand in Laos
by Jane Kitchen | 10 May 2017
Hotelier Adrian Zecha, who founded luxury hotel brand Aman, has opened a new hotel in Luang Prabang, Laos, described as “the first chapter of a new story and brand of hotels.” Azerai Luang Prabang takes its name from a combination of Zecha’s initials, AZ, and the Persian word ‘caravanserai,’ which means a resting place with a central courtyard for travellers. The two-storey, 53-bedroom hotel building is the result of architect
One&Only Resorts expands with launch of three new brands
by Tom Walker | 26 Apr 2017
Luxury resort operator One&Only is looking to evolve its business with the launch of three new divisions. Famed for its ultra-luxury beach and spa resorts, the South Africa-based group is entering a trio of new markets with One&Only Nature Resorts, One&Only Urban Resorts and One&Only Private Homes. “The new experiences will complement the existing award-winning resort collection,” said Philippe Zuber, president and chief operating officer, One&Only Resorts. “Building on the
Ballet-dancing robots and kinetic sculpture bring Hyundai story to life in South Korea
by Alice Davis | 12 Apr 2017
South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai has opened “car culture experience park” in Goyang in the north of the country. The company brandland is spread out over three floors, accessed through a large lobby with a large-scale digital display projecting images of Hyundai’s latest road and rally cars. The building, called Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang, was designed by Viennese architects Delugan Meissl, while Stuttgart’s Atelier Brückner were behind the exhibition. It is
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