Four Seasons unveils luxury resort and residence plans in UAE
UAE / Worldwide: Luxury hospitality and branded residential company, Four Seasons, and Ras Al Khaimah-based real estate developer, RAK Properties, have unveiled plans for a new beach resort and private residences as part of a new flagship 400 hectare master-planned waterfront destination – Mina.
StayVista targets 2028 IPO and fundraise
India: Luxury villa rental company StayVista has revealed that it is planning to go public via an initial public offering [IPO] by 2028 and raise Rs 600 crore [approximately $72 million] in the process.
Simpson Travel announces new senior appointments
UK: Independent villa and boutique hotel operator, Simpson Travel, has announced two senior appointments – Dan Butler as chief financial officer and Mark Speight as operations director.
Private equity firm buys stake in Simpson Travel
UK: Villa and boutique hotel specialist, Simpson Travel, has received private equity backing as Risk Capital Partners announced that it had bought an undisclosed stake in the company.
Ultima Collection names Krstic as CEO
Europe: Luxury chalet / villa operator Ultima Collection has announced the appointment of Petar Krstic as its new CEO.
Emma Villas plots €10m IPO in August
Italy: Villa rental and tour operator, Emma Villas, is planning to go public via an initial public offering [IPO] in early August.
Vista Rooms rebrands as StayVista
India: Delhi-based villa rental platform Vista Rooms has rebranded itself as StayVista.
Rental Escapes adds 750 properties to luxury portfolio
Canada: Full-service luxury villa rental company Rental Escapes has added 750 properties from around the world to its portfolio.
Russia – Ukraine crisis: Aftershocks in travel and hospitality
Russia / Ukraine: Eloise Hanson and Paul Stevens analyse the aftershocks of the war in Ukraine and what it means for the travel and hospitality industries.
Onefinestay launches luxury villa collection in Greece
Greece: Luxury hospitality brand onefinestay has launched a new collection of villas in Greece, marking the first phase of the company’s expansion into 14 new destinations globally, including Europe and US ski regions. With Greece borders due to reopen to American travellers, onefinestay’s new selection of villas will provide a refuge for a summer getaway, offering “ultimate seclusion and […]