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Travel Weekly
7 days ago
- Health
- Travel Weekly
Kimpton beach resort opens in southern Portugal
The Kimpton Atlantico Algarve, Kimpton's first resort in Portugal, has opened on São Rafael Beach. The luxury lifestyle resort features 149 rooms and suites "inspired by the Mediterranean landscape and the tranquil pace of coastal life," said Kimpton. The resort said Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva "set the mood with natural textures and warm, earthy tones, while smooth stone surfaces, airy linens, handcrafted ceramics and timber accents come together to create interiors that evoke grounded elegance." A suite at the Kimpton Atlantico Algarve. Photo Credit: Kimpton Terra is an all-day bar, café and market where guests can start their day with Portuguese pastries made with local ingredients like toasted almonds, oranges and Madeiran honey. Kimpton describes Sombra as a garden oasis featuring local seafood. Marés is a daytime beachfront restaurant serving items such as Mediterranean wood roasted beets and piri piri chicken. The Zénite rooftop bar offers ocean views. The resort's Wellness Hub has a heated indoor pool, a hydroactive spa circuit with a flotation tank, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish baths and gym. The facility offers a selection of massages and therapy sessions.
Hospitality Net
7 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Kimpton Brings Effortless Luxury to Portugal's Sun-Kissed South Coast with the Opening of Kimpton Atlântico Algarve
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, the brand's first resort in Portugal and a chic new gem in its ever-growing global collection. Perched on the golden sands of São Rafael Beach, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve blends the brand's bold, design-led identity with the relaxed spirit of southern Portugal. The resort delivers a refined take on local luxury through elevated dining, wellness and curated experiences. Just a stone's throw away, the vibrant town of Albufeira, known for its golden beaches, lively nightlife and charming Old Town, also awaits guests. The luxury lifestyle resort features 149 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, inspired by the Mediterranean landscape and the tranquil pace of coastal life. Renowned Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva brings her signature aesthetic to the resort. Natural textures and warm, earthy tones set the mood - while smooth stone surfaces, airy linens, handcrafted ceramics and timber accents come together to create interiors that evoke grounded elegance. Offering experiences that spark, surprise and uplift has always been at the heart of the Kimpton brand - especially when it comes to exceptional dining. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve turns gastronomy into a sophisticated art form with a selection of restaurants and bars onsite: Terra - Bar, Café, Market - This multifaceted dining venue celebrates locally sourced ingredients in a friendly atmosphere. Guests can start their day with pastries boasting native flavours such as toasted almonds, fragrant oranges and Madeiran honey. - This multifaceted dining venue celebrates locally sourced ingredients in a friendly atmosphere. Guests can start their day with pastries boasting native flavours such as toasted almonds, fragrant oranges and Madeiran honey. Sombra - In this garden oasis, guests will enjoy fresh local seafood from a renowned à la carte menu curated by talented chefs. - In this garden oasis, guests will enjoy fresh local seafood from a renowned à la carte menu curated by talented chefs. Marés -This relaxed daytime beachfront restaurant offers market-fresh produce such as Mediterranean wood roasted beets and delicious meats such as Piri Piri chicken. -This relaxed daytime beachfront restaurant offers market-fresh produce such as Mediterranean wood roasted beets and delicious meats such as Piri Piri chicken. Zénite -The resort's sun-drenched rooftop bar provides a soulful setting for classic cocktails and local wines - breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views included. Guests at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve can also enjoy treatments at its premier Wellness Hub. Extending over 1,800 sqm, the hub is a wellness sanctuary for rejuvenation with a heated indoor pool, a hydroactive spa circuit with a flotation tank, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish baths and a cutting-edge gym. The Wellness Hub also features a selection of personalised massages and therapy sessions to promote holistic wellness, helping visitors unwind and regain balance. Just like all Kimpton hotels, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve welcomes pets at no extra charge. Guests can also take full advantage of the hotel's "Forgot It? We've Got It!" programme, offering a curated selection of essential items - from humidifiers to curling irons - on a complimentary basis throughout their stay. In keeping with Kimpton's community-driven ethos, the hotel also hosts the brand's signature Kimpton evening Social Hour, where guests are invited to gather to enjoy complimentary drinks and connect with fellow travellers. Kimpton was founded in 1981 by entrepreneur and avid traveller Bill Kimpton, who set out to redefine traditional hospitality. Inspired by his journeys through Europe, he envisioned something different for the United States - not just a space to stay, but a place that invites, inspires and connects to a destination. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve joins a growing IHG portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels in Europe, including Kimpton Fitzroy London, Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella and Kimpton Main Frankfurt, with more exciting destinations in the pipeline. Hotel website
Travel Daily News
28-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve opens to Portugal's South Coast
Kimpton opens its first Portuguese resort, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, blending bold design, local luxury, wellness, and vibrant dining on São Rafael Beach. ALGARVE, PORTUGAL – Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, the brand's first resort in Portugal and a chic new gem in its ever-growing global collection. Perched on the golden sands of São Rafael Beach, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve blends the brand's bold, design-led identity with the relaxed spirit of southern Portugal. The resort delivers a refined take on local luxury through elevated dining, wellness and curated experiences. Just a stone's throw away, the vibrant town of Albufeira, known for its golden beaches, lively nightlife and charming Old Town, also awaits guests. The luxury lifestyle resort features 149 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, inspired by the Mediterranean landscape and the tranquil pace of coastal life. Renowned Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva brings her signature aesthetic to the resort under the project management of LUCID Development Group. Natural textures and warm, earthy tones set the mood – while smooth stone surfaces, airy linens, handcrafted ceramics and timber accents come together to create interiors that evoke grounded elegance. Catarina Simões, General Manager, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve, commented: 'At Kimpton, we invite guests to enjoy something truly unexpected – a stay that invigorates the soul and leaves them feeling energised. From bold design, vibrant flavours and immersive moments, we offer a new kind of luxury that's both sophisticated and playful. Every detail at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve is thoughtfully curated to celebrate our guests, from locally inspired dining to warm, intuitive service and more. We are looking forward to bringing a fresh expression of luxury to Portugal's south coast – one that celebrates both place and people.' Offering experiences that spark, surprise and uplift has always been at the heart of the Kimpton brand – especially when it comes to exceptional dining. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve turns gastronomy into a sophisticated art form with a selection of restaurants and bars onsite: Terra – Bar, Café, Market– This multifaceted dining venue celebrates locally sourced ingredients in a friendly atmosphere. Guests can start their day with pastries boasting native flavours such as toasted almonds, fragrant oranges and Madeiran honey. Sombra – In this garden oasis, guests will enjoy fresh local seafood from a renowned à la carte menu curated by talented chefs. Marés– This relaxed daytime beachfront restaurant offers market-fresh produce such as Mediterranean wood roasted beets and delicious meats such as Piri Piri chicken. Zénite– The resort's sun-drenched rooftop bar provides a soulful setting for classic cocktails and local wines – breathtaking Atlantic Ocean views included. Guests at Kimpton Atlântico Algarve can also enjoy treatments at its premier Wellness Hub. Extending over 1,800 sqm, the hub is a wellness sanctuary for rejuvenation with a heated indoor pool, a hydroactive spa circuit with a flotation tank, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish baths and a cutting-edge gym. The Wellness Hub also features a selection of personalised massages and therapy sessions to promote holistic wellness, helping visitors unwind and regain balance. Just like all Kimpton hotels, Kimpton Atlântico Algarve welcomes pets at no extra charge. Guests can also take full advantage of the hotel's 'Forgot It? We've Got It!' programme, offering a curated selection of essential items – from humidifiers to curling irons – on a complimentary basis throughout their stay. In keeping with Kimpton's community-driven ethos, the hotel also hosts the brand's signature Kimpton evening Social Hour, where guests are invited to gather to enjoy complimentary drinks and connect with fellow travellers. Kimpton was founded in 1981 by entrepreneur and avid traveller Bill Kimpton, who set out to redefine traditional hospitality. Inspired by his journeys through Europe, he envisioned something different for the United States – not just a space to stay, but a place that invites, inspires and connects to a destination. Kimpton Atlântico Algarve joins a growing IHG portfolio of luxury lifestyle hotels in Europe, including Kimpton Fitzroy London, Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella and Kimpton Main Frankfurt, with more exciting destinations in the pipeline.
Al Bawaba
28-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Intercontinental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Dubai Appoints Chef Henry Jordan to Lead Culinary Excellence
InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Dubai proudly announces the appointment of Chef Henry Jordan as Cluster Director of Culinary. With over 20 years of global expertise spanning Michelin-starred kitchens, luxury resorts and visionary hospitality projects, Chef Henry brings with him a rare combination of culinary mastery, creative leadership, and operational arrival marks a new chapter in the property's evolution, one defined by purpose-driven cuisine, personalised service and a strong commitment to wellness and sustainability. Drawing on a career that has taken him from the Maldives to Singapore, Indonesia to the United States, Chef Henry combines international insight with an instinctive understanding of guest expectations in modern luxury living. Henry will play a vital role in development and roll out of Kimpton Dubai's restaurant and bars for his leadership at iconic destinations including Aman Resorts, Six Senses, W Hotels and Lux Resorts, Chef Henry's background also includes Michelin-star restaurant experience, multi-property openings, concept creation and cross-cultural team development. His approach is rooted in thoughtful design, guest engagement and a belief that exceptional food and service should be both elevated and deeply his enthusiasm for the role, Chef Henry Jordan said: 'It's an honour to join InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Dubai cluster at such an exciting time. My focus is on creating thoughtful, elegant food and service experiences that reflect the global influences and cosmopolitan spirit of this city, while also prioritising wellbeing and sustainability.'Chef Henry's arrival further strengthens InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay and Kimpton Dubai's pursuit to deliver exceptional culinary and service standards. With his visionary approach, international expertise and deep passion for wellness-led cuisine, he is set to elevate the Dubai's dining scene, redefining what it means to live and dine in one of Dubai's most sought-after addresses. Mohamed Mahmoud, Cluster General Manager for InterContinental Residences and Kimpton Dubai Business Bay, expresses his excitement about Chef Henry's appointment, saying: 'We are absolutely delighted to welcome Chef Henry to the team. His international background and his passion for creating meaningful, guest-driven experiences will play a vital role in shaping the next phase of our journey. With Henry's leadership, we look forward to delivering truly elevated living for guests.'
Scoop
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Football Fever – Show Your Pride With Auckland's Ride
Auckland Transport is throwing its support behind Auckland FC as the Black Knights continue their charge to capture football's A League crown in their inaugural season. Having already claimed the Premiers' Plate by finishing top of the table, Auckland hosts Melbourne Victory at Go Media Mount Smart Stadium at 6pm this Saturday May 24 in the second match of a home and away semifinal, with the winner booking a place in the Grand Final. While Auckland won the first match 1-0 In Melbourne, the team will still need home fans to bring the noise this weekend and AT is coming to the party, offering free travel on buses and trains included in match tickets. Special Event buses will also be running from Albany, stopping at all Northern Busway stations before heading to the stadium. Match ticket holders can simply show their ticket to the bus driver or train staff member when boarding and remember to keep their tickets for the ride home. The Special Event bus drivers will be showing their support, being decked out in Auckland FC scarfs and there will be free face painting at Albany Bus Station and Waitematā (Britomart) and Newmarket train stations. There will be a Soccer Shootout event at Britomart's Te Komititanga Square to put your skills to the test and Pacific drummers playing outside Penrose Station to hype fans up on their way to the match. AT Chief Executive Dean Kimpton says with more than 28,000 fans expected at Go Media Stadium, AT is pleased to be able to support them to get to the game efficiently and safely. 'As a fan of the Black Knights' and their outstanding season, it's been fantastic to enjoy the real buzz around the city and beyond they have brought to us. It's going to be a big weekend for Auckland so we're asking people to plan their trips ahead of time so they can travel smoothly,' Mr Kimpton says. 'Just like after all big events in Auckland and around the world there may be a bit of a wait while our team works hard to help get you home onboard our buses and trains.' Fans of the oval ball will also be able to enjoy free travel on buses and trains included in match tickets and free face painting at Albany Bus Station for this weekend's Black Ferns clash with USA at North Harbour Stadium. Notes: Bus and train travel is included in Auckland FC match tickets from 2pm (kick off @ 6pm) and Black Ferns match tickets from 12.30pm (kick off @ 3.35pm). Road closures will be in place during the Auckland FC match for Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, O'Rourke Road, Station Road and Olive Road. There will be a bus stop closure and detours in streets surrounding Go Media Stadium for bus routes 66, 67A and 74. Standard fares apply for ferry travel.
