luxury hotels
Coverage of luxury hotels in the Nexus archive.
- By The Way: Headlines You May Have Missed the Week of 8/02
Younger Chinese professionals are shifting away from traditional baijiu drinking culture, premium bottled water is growing in popularity among wellness-focused consumers, and historic government buildings in Europe are being converted into luxury hotels.
- At high-end Hong Kong hotels, rates check in above pre-pandemic highs, outpace market
Hong Kong’s luxury hotels have outpaced the city’s broader hospitality market since last year, with room rates exceeding 2018 levels in 2025, according to a Jones Lang LaSalle report. Average daily rates reached HK$2,169, a 1 per cent increase from pre-2019 levels.
- At high-end Hong Kong hotels, rates check in above pre-pandemic highs, outpace market
Hong Kong’s luxury hotels have outpaced the broader hospitality market since last year, with room rates exceeding 2018 levels in 2025. A report by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) cited official tourism figures showing average daily rates reached HK$2,169, a 1% increase from pre-2019 levels.
- Luxury hotels in Washington roll out $250,000 Fourth of July packages.
Luxury hotels in Washington are offering Fourth of July packages priced at $250,000. These packages are part of special holiday promotions by high-end hospitality providers in the region.
- Operation Toofan: Law will apply equally to film personalities and VIPs in drug cases, says Ramesh Chennithala
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that Operation Toofan will ensure equal application of drug laws to film personalities and VIPs. The operation targets alleged drug use at DJ parties, luxury hotels, and film-related gatherings, with a promise of strong enforcement.
- The 'palace' paradox: Most of France's top luxury hotels are owned by foreigners
Most of France's top luxury hotels are owned by foreigners. The article mentions Cheval Blanc in Paris as an example, referencing its entrance on June 2, 2026.