Hospitality group sbe has announced the launch of new luxury lifestyle brand House of Originals in partnership with Accor.

Pistonheads have long known that Germany is a desirable destination for road trips – with its beautifully maintained roads – and the Black Forest is ideal for supercars with its challenging terrain.

Turnberry’s five-star resort has just upped its accommodation game with the launch of a series of new Cottage Suites, which date back to 1902.

Set on the gorgeous Andalusian coast, near the hills of Casares and close to Sotogrande, Marbella and Málaga, lies the Finca Cortesin. Designed in the style of a ‘finca’, this is traditional Spanish accommodation at its very best – from the antique terracotta floors through to the wooden doors salvaged from castles and the pastel tones inside.

As if Paris didn’t have enough fine restaurants to choose from, one of the grandes dames of the culinary scene is back, gifting Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a new brasserie to visit.

10 hotel openings that luxury event planners are most excited by

Few places encapsulate the contrast between the classical elegance of the old world and the dynamic modernism of the new world like Russia’s twin metropolises of Moscow and St Petersburg. Bucket-loads of history and culture, ultra-chic venues, and the latest technology combine to offer up some truly unique experiences. With offices in both cities, Abercrombie & Kent Russia DMC, an inVOYAGE 2019 partner, reveals some of its top suggestions…

This striking Raffles property opened on 1 June last year in the heart of the Polish capital, taking over the site of the historic Hotel Europejski which dates back to 1857.

Luxury hotel brand Aman is moving into the high-end events and experiences market with the launch of Atma, which will offer a series of immersive encounters around the world.

As if London didn’t have enough classy restaurants already, this March sees the launch of a new high-end hotel eatery that is set to have discerning foodies clamouring for a table.

The luxury hotel brand is expanding its presence in the Russian luxury hotel market with plans for a new Moscow property, which will be its second hotel in Russia.

With a history dating back to 1864, the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo has been welcoming guests for over 150 years and this year reopens following a four-year renovation programme.

This gorgeous Alpine retreat is just the tonic for those looking to escape a city winter and venture out on to the French Alps for some ski and apres ski.

By Powwow Events founder & director Amanda Edgcumbe

I have just returned from the most wonderful familiarisation trip hosted by Lafayette Group DMC, Cliveden, Columbus Monte Carlo, Visit Monaco, and the Fairmont Monte Carlo.

Mondrian London has rebranded as Sea Containers London and will now be managed by Lore Group as part of its collection of independent hotels.

Luxury Marbella resort Puente Romano has launched collection of bespoke adventures, from behind-the-scenes sherry tastings to VIP ski trips.

Treat yourself to a luxurious break in the historic city of Edinburgh and book yourself a stay and the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, an opulent institution renowned for its idyllic setting and views on to Edinburgh Castle.

As the temperature drops in the capital, where better to treat yourself to a cosy lunch than London’s last remaining family-owned luxury hotel. The Goring is something of a grand English institution and service and home comforts are taken very seriously indeed, along with an undeniable sense of British wit.

Exciting developments are afoot in the heart of Monaco, host destination to inVOYAGE 2019, with news that Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) is to launch a new business tourism hub right on Casino Square.

We’re thrilled to reveal that inVOYAGE is heading to Monaco this year. We have partnered with the Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority and its local partners to bring inVOYAGE 2019 to the Principality on 6-9 October.