The rich ditch hotels, Santa Claus’ North Pole home, and rare whisky struggles: Lifestyle news roundup
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The rich ditch hotels, Santa Claus’ North Pole home, and rare whisky struggles: Lifestyle news roundup

Lifestyle Photo: Highstay, Rachel Murray/Getty Images for goop (Getty Images), Zillow, Rowland Scherman/National Archive/Newsmakers (Getty Images), SimpleImages (iStock by Getty Images), Grace Cary (iStock by Getty Images), Bob Thomas (iStock by Getty Images), Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management (Getty Images) Photo: Highstay In 2024, the luxuries industry has seen a noticeable decline from the post-pandemic boom: inflation, political instability, and economic disruption mean that consumers are tightening their metaphorical belts and not spending nearly as much on real life designer belts. Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for goop (Getty Images) If you’re looking for Christmas or Hanukkah presents for your loved one – especially if you’re a fan of extremely expensive items promoting dubious health claims – look no further than this year’s Goop Holiday Gift Guide. Photo: Zillow It’s Santa Claus’ busiest time of year. He’s running drills with the...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Vignette Collection in Spain
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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs first Vignette Collection in Spain

Lifestyle Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols joins a pipeline of six Spanish Luxury & Lifestyle properties.IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, will introduce its Vignette Collection brand to Spain following an agreement with Prevario Banyols and Hotel Collection International - HCI .Vignette Collection Mallorca - Finca Banyols illustrates IHG's growth in Spain, adding to our presence with nine Luxury and Lifestyle hotels in the country. The hotel joins a growing portfolio of Vignette Collection properties around the world, which is set to reach 100 hotels in 10 years, bolstering IHG's luxury and lifestyle portfolio, one of the world's largest.Poised to open in the first half of 2025, the 45-guestrooms property will be located in the historical destination of Alaró, Mallorca - the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Vignette Collection to the Maldives
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Vignette Collection to the Maldives

Lifestyle MALDIVESIHG Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with Roxy-Pacific Holdings Pte Ltd to introduce its Vignette Collection brand to the Maldives. The conversion deal will see Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection, a 50-key villa resort on the island of Kudafunafaru, join IHGs Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in December 2024 after refurbishment under the Vignette Collection brand.Chris Anklin, senior director, development, South East Asia and Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, Were proud that our first collaboration with Roxy-Pacific brings the Vignette Collection brand to the Maldives in beautiful Noonu Atolla destination renowned for its abundant sea life and more than 30 outstanding dive spots. It will be a fantastic boutique resort, delivering unforgettable stays and offering the brands promise of weaving responsibility, community, and locality together to make a positive impact on its surroundings.This adds...
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