Miscellaneous

💰 AHLA, March 2026, announced 11 new companies joining its Premier Partner program. Silver Partners include Deloitte, PwC, and Quore. Associate Partners are Amazon Web Services, ConnexPay, EDS Service Solutions, Enseo, Hapi, MindClick, PepsiCo, Purchasing Management International, and Signal Restoration. These partners provide strategic insights and trends to AHLA members, enhancing guest experiences and operational efficiency. Rosanna Maietta, AHLA CEO, emphasized the importance of these partnerships in meeting evolving hotel guest expectations.

🍷 Lewis Cellars, a Napa Valley winery with over 30 years of acclaim for its bold wines, unveils a new tasting room. Designed by Lynda Resnick and Bernard Jazzar, the space features 19th-century European-inspired decor, custom floors, and views of the Mayacamas Mountains. With 15 artworks by Zachary Scott, the experience blurs reality and fantasy. The Salon Privé offers a private lounge for two, complete with personalized service and access to the estate’s private cellar.

🏌️ Hand Picked Hotels partners with Basingstoke Golf Club to offer a 'Golf and Stay' package, including golf, overnight stay, dinner, and breakfast. Basingstoke Golf Club members receive discounts at Audleys Wood Hotel, with 25% off afternoon tea and 15% off select food and drinks for up to 12 guests. The hotel, a Grade-II listed 1880s Victorian building, and the golf club, transformed in 2021 with a £20m investment, aim to enhance leisure experiences in Hampshire.

🍴 March 19, 2026, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong celebrates its continued recognition in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau. Caprice holds three Michelin stars, and Lung King Heen retains two. Floriane Hureau, Senior Sommelier at Caprice, wins the 2026 Michelin Sommelier Award. Caprice's beverage program features over 1,200 wine labels. Charles Fisher, General Manager, praises their team’s dedication in maintaining the hotel's seven Michelin stars.

👟 French footwear brand VEJA opened its first West Coast store on Los Angeles’ Abbot Kinney Boulevard, marking its third North American location. The historic building, dating back to 1923, was redesigned by local studio OWIU. The design incorporates organic shapes and sculptural concrete pieces, echoing Los Angeles’ landscape. A unique feature, the cobbler station, supports VEJA's Clean, Repair, Collect program. The store combines original industrial elements with modern design aesthetics.

🎥 A few months ago, a dream to tell stories on film was rekindled when the narrator, living on a farm, picked up a new camera and started filming daily life. Despite the footage sitting idle for a while, it was edited into a memento for the future. The completed film, over 30 minutes long, captures life, work, and family. It provides an intimate glimpse into their lifestyle, created for reflection and sharing.

🎨 Chinese artist Chen Zuo's works are set to be featured at The St. Regis in Hong Kong and Art Basel in Switzerland. Following these exhibitions, the pieces will tour various regional luxury hotels, offering art aficionados a chance to experience his acclaimed creations in diverse settings.