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SLH Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is introducing the ‘Stay Small, Stay Safe’ initiative, which provides improved health and comprehensive safety recommendations for all 520 member hotels in 90 countries. SLH has long been an international champion of the independent hotels with the highest quality, and as nearly 230 member hotels have now reopened and more are planning to open in the coming months, the program provides guests with a peace of mind as they plan to explore the world once again. The campaign ‘Stay Small, Stay Safe’ acknowledges the need for exclusive and intimate hotel experiences and fewer crowds that travelers are searching for. With an average of just 50 rooms, SLH properties can offer discreet, secluded options with the highest safety standards. SLH has ente...

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. recently announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing, in Xinjiekou, the city's dynamic business and lifestyle hub. Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties has been a center of literature and book publishing, and for this, the city was listed as a UNESCO "City of Literature" in 2019. The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing towers 62 stories above the city's central business district, on the uppermost floors of the upscale Deji Plaza, giving guests stunning views of the famous Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain. The hotel features 295 tastefully appointed rooms, including 32 spacious suites with kitchen and dining areas. Guests staying in The Ritz-Carlton Club® rooms have 24-hour access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge on the 58th floor with its panor...

Melia Koh Samui, a 159-room and 41-suite resort with lagoon pool that flows through its grounds like a river and suites built from wooden teak vessels that is located on Thailand’s second largest island, Koh Samui, has opened. The first property opened under the Spanish hotel company Melia Hotels International in Thailand, the resort celebrated its grand opening on January 10th, with two restaurants, an executive lounge, a swim-up bar, pool, fitness centre, ballroom and a kid’s party, outdoor playground and mini water park. The nautical themed luxury beachfront resort is situated 15 minutes from Samui International Airpot, facing the sands of Choeng Mon Beach, on the north-eastern tip of Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand. Meliá Koh Samui has two-level infinity pool with sunken sea...

The Apurva Kempinski has just announced the completion of their long awaited private villa collection. Nestled in tropical gardens on the clifftops of Nusa Dua, the one-, two- and three-bedroom pool villas evoke the tropical characteristics of southern Bali, offering discerning visitors complete privacy indoor-outdoor living and delectable flavour of Balinese life. Hidden away and surrounded by tropical gardens, each of the two-storey villa delivers complete privacy while surrounded by lush foliage and picturesque architectural features created by architect Budiman Hendropurnomo. The villas provide private plunge pools and spacious outdoor terraces, while the larger options feature kitchens and rooftop dining areas. The villas are named after the kingdom that once ruled Indonesia...

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is delighted to welcome its very first member hotel in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Perched above the mystical Gangtey (Phobjikha) Valley with sweeping views of towering mountains above and the valley floor below dotted with traditional farmhouses and the occasional yak, multi-award-winning Gangtey Lodge delivers a genuine and authentic experience in one of the world’s most undiscovered destinations. Designed in harmony with the local village and its famous 17th-century monastery, the Gangtey Lodge resembles a traditional farmhouse with its Bhutanese-style pitched roofs and arched window frames. The main lodge captures the vibrancy of Bhutanese artwork and monastic design, accented by murals and carvings created by local artists and masons which reflect ...

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, in the capital city of Western Australia. Overlooking the beautiful Swan River, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s most iconic destinations, including Kings Park and The Bell Tower. The opening of the hotel also marks the 100th Ritz-Carlton property globally and heralds a much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brand to Australia. “We are very excited to bring the legendary service and exceptional luxury of The Ritz-Carlton brand back to Australia,” said Lisa Holladay, Global Brand Leader, The Ritz-Carlton. Perched on the edge of the Swan River and located in Perth’s finest lifestyle precinct, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth has captured the essence of both the city and Western Australia thro...