🌊 “The Ocean Is the Soul of Waikiki” – Luana Maitland on What Makes the Beach Special

🍽️ New Dining Experiences at Four Seasons St. Louis

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has launched two new culinary offerings. The first, Perfect Pairings, is a five-course tasting menu with drinks, changing with the seasons (USD 150 per guest). The second, The Sky Dinner, is a rooftop family-style dinner cooked live over Missouri oak, complete with three courses and optional wine pairing (USD 395). It offers intimate views of the Gateway Arch and access to a rooftop game deck. Reservations are limited and encouraged. Read more.

👻 Haunted Hotels in the U.S.: Spooky Stays on Your List

This article lists six U.S. hotels reputed to be haunted, from rooms where guests died to ghostly staff and strange elevator behaviour. One property in Colorado inspired Stephen King’s The Shining. Stories include phantom piano players, apparitions, and even a ghost that re-arranges guests’ belongings. Read more.

🚀 Park Hyatt Marks 45 Years, Eyes Global Growth

Hyatt is celebrating 45 years of its Park Hyatt brand with a new global campaign “Luxury is Personal.” It plans new properties across continents, including in London, Johannesburg, Tokyo, Cancún, and Vancouver. The brand aims to blend understated design, refined service, and individuality in every stay. Read more.

🌊 “The Ocean Is the Soul of Waikiki” – Luana Maitland on What Makes the Beach Special

Luana Maitland, cultural director at Outrigger resorts, says Waikiki’s biggest draw is its ocean, which brings a sense of calm and spiritual renewal. She also highlights the importance of living Hawaiian culture through daily traditions—lei-making, hula, and ukulele lessons—and through performances like Auana. Dining favourites include Monkeypod Kitchen, praised for its fresh island fish and ocean views. Read more.

🛡️ WestJet Confirms Breach; Passenger Data Exposed

Canadian airline WestJet disclosed that a cybersecurity breach in June 2025 exposed passenger data—names, travel history, contact info, and reservation documents—but no credit card or password data. The breach was traced to unauthorized access by a criminal third party. WestJet is cooperating with U.S. authorities and offering identity monitoring for affected customers. Read more.

💥 MarQueen Hotel Seattle Reimagined

The historic MarQueen Hotel, originally built in 1918 as the Seattle Engineering School for training blacksmiths at Ford’s Model-T plant, has completed a full renovation. After decades of serving as apartments and later converting into a hotel in 1998, the property has been reborn as a 59-room boutique hotel. The redesign includes eight suites and the onsite Tin Lizzie Lounge, blending its industrial past with modern hospitality. Read more.

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