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Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Island Resorts Near Singapore Under Threat From China Smelter
One of China's biggest aluminum companies is threatening to disrupt the serenity of a cluster of islands that are a top holiday destination for Singapore visitors, sparking protests. A battle is brewing over the future of the Indonesian islands, which includes Bintan, the most popular destination. Around two dozen parties, including luxury resort operators across Bintan and operators of five nearby private islands, are speaking out against plans by a local unit of Nanshan Group to establish an industrial park on one of the atolls.
Hospitality Net
22-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Allen Highfield has been appointed General Manager at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Telluride
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Highfield as General Manager of Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, the premier alpine resort in Telluride, Colorado. With a dynamic career spanning more than two decades in hospitality, Highfield brings a wealth of operational expertise, deep experience in mountain resorts, and a leadership style rooted in a commitment to enriching the guest experience. A hospitality industry veteran, Highfield draws on more than ten years of service excellence in mountain resort destinations including Aspen, Bachelor Gulch, Lake Tahoe, and Deer Valley. His proven operational acumen has earned him progressive leadership roles with esteemed brands such as The Ritz-Carlton and Montage International. Highfield is thrilled to return to the mountains to lead Madeline Hotel & Residences into its next chapter of success. In his new role, Highfield will oversee all operations at Madeline Hotel & Residences, ensuring the seamless execution of the property's already impeccable standards and furthering its legacy as the leading alpine resort in Telluride. Recognized for his approachable guidance strategy, Highfield's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Madeline. Outside of his professional pursuits, Highfield is an avid alpine enthusiast with a deep passion for the outdoors. An accomplished skier, fly fisherman, and mountain biker, he embraces mountain life year-round, and enjoys sharing these adventures with his wife, Samantha, their two children, Abigail and Grahame, and their beloved dog, Beau Alexander.
Hospitality Net
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
OUTRIGGER Resorts Earns Top Global Honors in Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards
HONOLULU - OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is pleased to report that three of its properties earned prestigious Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best accolades from Tripadvisor, a distinction reserved for fewer than 1% of their eight million listings around the world. Standing out as the only resort in Hawai'i to be named among the Top 25 Hotels in the United States, the newly reimagined OUTRIGGER Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort earned top honors for delivering an unmatched blend of barefoot luxury, local culture and heartfelt hospitality. This singular achievement reinforces the property's status as a cultural gem on Waikīkī Beach and a cornerstone of OUTRIGGER's global portfolio. Also recognized for achieving the highest level of excellence in travel was the OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort as a Best of the Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Maldives and OUTRIGGER Fiji Beach Resort as a Best of the Best Luxury Resort in the South Pacific – reaffirming OUTRIGGER's global reputation for elevated guest experiences. The awards are presented to properties that receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from travelers who visited the properties and left authentic, first-hand reviews on Tripadvisor from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, making them a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers' favorites. We are proud to be recognized by our guests from around the world. This recognition reflects the heartfelt hospitality and commitment of our hosts to providing unforgettable experiences to our visitors. Sean Dee, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group In addition to the elite honors, numerous OUTRIGGER properties also received Travelers' Choice Awards, placing them among the top 10% of listings worldwide. Recognized properties include: Castaway Island, Fiji (Fiji) OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa (Hawai'i) OUTRIGGER Kā'anapali Beach Resort (Hawai'i) OUTRIGGER Kaua'i Beach Resort & Spa (Hawai'i) OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort (Thailand) OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa (Hawai'i) OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort (Mauritius) OUTRIGGER Surin Beach Resort (Thailand) OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beach Resort (Hawai'i) OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel (Hawai'i) OUTRIGGER Waikīkī Paradise Hotel (Hawai'i) To further elevate the OUTRIGGER guest experience, the award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program provides members with exclusive perks – including preferred rates, complimentary room upgrades and DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) redeemable at OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels and across the GHA DISCOVERY global portfolio. From unwinding on Hawai'i's sun-kissed shores to exploring the turquoise waters of the Maldives or Fiji, members enjoy truly memorable stays at iconic OUTRIGGER destinations. By partnering with the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), OUTRIGGER has extended its worldwide reach while maintaining the distinctive character and hospitality its guests know and love. Congratulations to OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels on its recognition in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for 2025. Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond. Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor About Outrigger Hospitality Group For 75 years, Outrigger has charted a journey of discovery – expanding from Hawaii to premier resort destinations including Fiji, Mauritius, Thailand and the Maldives. The privately held hospitality company invites guests to "Come Be Here' with authentic Signature Experiences and the Outrigger DISCOVERY loyalty programme. Outrigger's multi-branded portfolio includes Outrigger® Resorts, OHANA Hotels by Outrigger®, Hawaii Vacation Condos by Outrigger®, Kapalua Villas Maui and Honua Kai Resort & Spa Maui while also managing select properties from top international hotel brands including Embassy Suites by Hilton®, Best Western® and Hilton Grand Vacations®. Find out more at or visit @OutriggerResorts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Forbes
18-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Luxury Resorts Are Launching Their Own Self-Sustaining Farms
On-site farms create a more immersive and natural environment. Luxury resorts are increasingly launching self-sustaining farms for a variety of reasons, including enhancing guest experiences, promoting sustainability and ensuring food supply. These resort farms often offer unique culinary offerings, showcase eco-conscious practices and create a stronger connection between the resort and its environment. Guests are treated to true farm-to-fork dining as resort farms allow for the cultivation of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, thereby enhancing the culinary experience. Also, guests can participate in farm tours, cooking classes and other activities that provide insights into sustainable farming practices. On-site farms create a more immersive and natural environment for guests, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature. Resorts are promoting sustainability and ensuring food supply. Moncayo is a transformative 1,100-acre resort and residential community in Puerto Rico designed by Hart Howerton. The resort — located on the relatively untraveled east coast of the island — is developing a 100-acre farm with educational, retail and experiential components that will become the heart and soul of the property. The farm will serve as a leading model for sustainable, regenerative agriculture for the whole island, using clever farming techniques such as agroforestry and syntropic agriculture to offset challenges with growing food in Puerto Rico's tropical climate. The aim is to ultimately help reduce the island's problematic 85% food import dependency. Guests and homeowners at Moncayo's Auberge hotel and residences, opening in 2027, will have a front-row seat inside this exciting mission, where they can join in on everyday operations and become a part of the journey to inspire a deeper connection between the local community and its agricultural roots. The experiences will include hands-on workshops and classes, tailored culinary programs, hyper-local farmers markets and an extensive network of trails that will connect the farm's many distinct facets. This ranges from a solar farm housing grazing sheep as a natural way to maintain the land, to a learning center, fruit orchard, tree nursery and vegetable patch dedicated to growing foods that are hard to get in Puerto Rico, like kale, lettuce and tomatoes. Farm animals like chickens, sheep and cows will also be kept on property, and there are also wild horses that explore at leisure. Carter Redd, President of Moncayo, says, 'Moncayo is a community built on shared experiences and meaningful connection to the land, local culture and a relaxed, healthy lifestyle, so it made sense to introduce a 100-acre organic farm and plant, tree nursery on property. As the first community in the area to offer such an amenity, the farm will be a model for sustainable, regenerative agriculture in Puerto Rico and will evolve with each growing season and harvest. While the farm will be available and benefit our surrounding neighbors, there will also be exclusive offerings for Moncayo residents and hotel guests including farm-to-table dining experiences, immersive encounters and a scenic trail network encouraging adventure and meaningful engagement with the natural biophilic landscape.' The property offers a variety of immersive outdoor experiences. Borgo dei Conti Resort is a 40-room and suite luxury resort set across 40 acres of Umbrian countryside. The property offers a variety of immersive outdoor and farming experiences for guests to steep themselves in the surrounding landscape including truffle hunting, beekeeping and picnicking in the property's olive grove. This year the property also launched the opulent Grand Colonica Suite, with sweeping panoramic landscape views and a soothing natural color scheme. Borgo dei Conti's General Manager, Antonello Buono, says, 'Our olive grove, vegetable garden and apiary offer guests the assurance of healthy, high-quality food sourced from a transparent and controlled supply chain. Knowing the exact origin of the ingredients they consume enhances their trust in our commitment to quality, authenticity and overarching sustainability. Our guests also value that by supporting our sustainable initiatives, they are lessening their own negative environmental impact. Beyond the culinary aspect, our olive grove, garden and apiary provide a rare opportunity for guests to directly reconnect with nature at a time when so many experiences are filtered through a digital screen. Being able to engage physically and emotionally with the surrounding landscape fulfills a growing need for authenticity, presence and improving personal well-being.' The farm utilizes organic and regenerative agricultural practices. The Farm at Hōkūala, a stunning transformation from an overgrown golf course, is a 16.5-acre bountiful fruit orchard and organic vegetable garden filled with everything from greens, fruits and vegetables to edible flowers, pineapples and traditional Hawaiian canoe plants like kalo, noni and breadfruit. Owners and guests at Timbers Kaua'i can make arrangements to choose their own produce to enjoy at home, help harvest ingredients for Hualani's, the on-site restaurant, or learn more about organic and regenerative agricultural practices. Beyond supporting Hualani's restaurant with fresh ingredients and providing fresh Farm Baskets to guests during their stay, The Farm at Hōkūala also aims to promote conservation and agri-education in the local community by practicing regenerative agriculture with zero input of non-reusable plastics and no reliance on fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides—serving as the cornerstone of the village. Activities include:
Telegraph
09-05-2025
- Telegraph
Palladium Hotel Group offer the exceptional, every day
Whether you need a host of family-friendly amenities or a wellness escape just for adults, a stay at a Palladium Hotel Group resort will fit the bill. Known for its range of luxury all-inclusive resorts around the world, its memory-making locations include the beautiful beachside resorts of Costa Mujeres in Mexico and Punta Cana in Dominican Republic. You'll discover a tropical idyll on the northern tip of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula when you stay at Family Selection at Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres. Just north of Cancun, in an area known for its pristine white beaches and warm turquoise waters, Family Selection is a novel 'hotel within a hotel' VIP concept that's been designed for adults and children alike. The thoughtfulness starts with the 180 spacious suites that accommodate up to four people, and extends to the Family Boss service, which translates to special services, facilities and amenities: think mini bathrobes, slippers and towels. There's an exclusive beach area, kids lounge, Mini Club and Junior Club and dedicated family pool. Here you'll find Es Niu pool bar, with premium drinks and a food corner serving lunch. Or head to The Nest, another exclusive space for families offering a range of global cuisine, as well as a games room and an Xbox Corner. Over at neighbouring TRS Coral Hotel, you'll find an adult-only environment. There are 473 indulgent suites, each with a balcony or terrace, hydromassage bath and butler service for pure indulgence. It appeals to foodies too, with 15 à la carte restaurants catering to many tastes. This global dining journey starts at Tentazione, where Italian delicacies are made with the highest-quality ingredients, La Bohème offers up French cuisine in a romantic atmosphere, El Gaucho is for those who enjoy a great steak, while beachfront Helios channels Ibiza vibes, serving fresh fish and rice dishes. Or try Capricho, a busy spot where you can enjoy international dishes served at themed areas and show cooking stations. Whether you're staying at Family Selection or TRS Coral Hotel, guests are welcome to visit Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres, where there are a further seven restaurants, 18 bars and the huge Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness (spa services at an additional cost). Anyone looking for a more active way to spend their time will be in their element at Grand Palladium's Rafa Nadal Tennis Center – here you'll find classes, eight illuminated clay tennis courts, a football field, padel court, the Sport Cafe, the Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience and a Rafa Nadal shop. In the Dominican Republic, you'll find TRS Turquesa Hotel – a luxurious, adults-only retreat tucked away on the northern shores of popular Punta Cana. Relaxation and sophistication reign supreme, with a spectacular location on Bávaro Beach, loved for its pristine white sand and vibrant coral reefs. Even better, the hotel is just 12 miles from Punta Cana International Airport, so your toes will be in that silky sand in no time. Each of the 372 suites has magnetic views, personalised mini-bars, butler service and 24-hour room service. But why stay in the room to eat, when you can make the most of Dine Around, an exclusive programme that allows you to sample the 14 restaurants and 21 bars available at any of the nearby Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts. If you'd prefer to make the most of the resort you'll find everything you need at TRS Turquesa Hotel. There are six restaurants that cater for all tastes, two exclusive pools and a private section on beautiful Bávaro Beach, as well as a range of sports and water activities. For a special night out, sign up to the Chic Cabaret & Restaurant gastro-show (for an extra charge), when you can enjoy performances from more than 20 artists. Holiday bliss in its purest form can be achieved at the Zentropia Palladium Spa & Wellness, one of the biggest spas in the Dominican Republic (spa services come at an additional cost), but if you want to venture out, tick off some of the area's 11 Blue Flag-certified beaches or play one of Punta Cana's 10 superb golf courses. British Airways Holidays packages include a generous checked baggage allowance for each customer and come with full Atol protection for complete peace of mind. Secure your all-inclusive holiday to Palladium Resorts with a low deposit and enjoy flexible payments until you fly*.
