Rendering of Six Senses' proposed cottages

Wellness & Spa · Six Senses

Six Senses Faces Local Opposition in Hudson Valley

A proposed Six Senses luxury wellness retreat in New York's Hudson Valley has ignited a local firestorm. Residents are pushing back against the developer's classification of the sprawling project.

M. CHEVALIER · 2 min read

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An architectural rendering of the Rosewood Tokyo hotel within the Roppongi 5-Chome mixed-use development.

Destinations · Rosewood

Rosewood Plants Flag in Tokyo's Roppongi

Rosewood Hotel Group confirms its first urban Japanese property, anchoring a major mixed-use development in Tokyo's dynamic Roppongi district. The project promises to bring the brand's signature luxury to one of the city's most prestigious addresses.

H. TANABE·2 min read

Aug 12, 2026

Aerial view of Soneva Fushi's overwater villas amidst clear turquoise waters

Sustainability · Soneva

Soneva Refines Its Vision: Introducing Bare Luxury

After decades at the forefront of conscious hospitality, Soneva announces a refined brand philosophy. This evolution, dubbed Bare Luxury, distills its founding principles into a clearer, more intentional guest experience.

M. CHEVALIER·2 min read

Aug 12, 2026

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