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Latin America Hotels: Why Mexico & DR Are Red Hot
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Monarch Casino Resort Spa earns AAA Four Diamond rating
Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Colorado has received its first AAA Four Diamond designation. The rating places the property among a small group of hotels that meet high standards for style, amenities, cleanliness, and attentive service. The award builds on Monarch’s recent national recognition, including Spa Monarch’s #2 ranking in USA Today’s 10Best Hotel Spas, a top-five finish in Newsweek’s list of leading casinos outside Las Vegas, and a nomination for the 2025 Best Players Club. Read more
Latin America Hotels: Why Mexico & DR Are Red Hot
Latin America’s hotel market is growing strongly, driven especially by Mexico and the Dominican Republic. According to development data, Mexico is leading with a record-high number of new hotel projects. Major hotel chains like Hyatt and Hilton are doubling down in the region, particularly on all-inclusive and lifestyle brands. Branded residences are also gaining traction, especially in resort markets. For investors, this points to a maturing and highly investable hospitality pipeline in LATAM. Read more.
How Luxurious is Luxury? Paris, Miami & More
A recent study ranked Paris as the world’s most luxurious city based on millionaires/billionaires, high-end hotels, fine dining, luxury retail, and casinos. Three U.S. cities — Miami, New York, and Los Angeles — also made the top-10, underlining strong luxury infrastructure in the U.S. Currently, Miami stood out for having a high density of billionaires per capita, fine dining, and casino presence. New York was noted for its exceptionally high number of millionaires and billionaires. Read more.
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Reinventing Procurement: From Cost Center to Innovation Driver
Procurement is shifting from a cost center to an innovation driver via digital transformation. AI, machine learning, and blockchain enhance efficiency, support ESG goals, and boost supply chain resilience, empowering employees with self-service tools. Discover how leaders can use emerging tech and skilled talent to transform their organizations. Read more.
Waldorf Astoria’s Ultra-Lux Penthouse
The landmark Waldorf Astoria, New York has reopened after an eight-year, multibillion-dollar renovation. It features a stunning penthouse wing (rooms 1218, 1219, 1220) that can be booked together or separately. Suite 1219 spans 418 sq m and is styled as a Parisian pied-à-terre, with Louis XVI moldings, Versailles parquet, and chinoiserie. The penthouse commands a rate of US$ 50,000/night. The renovation blends historic charm with modern luxury, restoring the hotel’s legendary status. Read more.
Tokenizing a Trump Hotel
Saudi developer Dar Global plans to fund up to 70% of a new Trump International Hotel in the Maldives by selling blockchain-based crypto tokens to U.S. retail investors. The company is in talks with the U.S. SEC to structure the offering. This would mark a shift from traditional institutional capital to a more democratized investment model. Dar Global is a long-time partner of the Trump Organization, with several international developments under way. If successful, this could open a new funding channel for large-scale hotel projects. Read more.
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