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By Nithyakala Neelakandan
Published on July 12, 2024
Hilton has announced a major expansion of its luxury portfolio by adding nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection. This partnership makes these unique hotels available through Hilton's direct booking channels, including Hilton.com and the Hilton Honors app.
This collaboration significantly broadens Hilton's reach in the luxury market. By integrating SLH properties, Hilton enhances its prestigious lineup, which includes Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR, and Signia by Hilton. These new additions offer travelers a variety of unique lodging experiences, from rustic retreats and rainforest lodges to coastal villas and city sanctuaries.
Hilton Honors members will particularly benefit from this partnership. They can earn and redeem points at participating SLH hotels, and enjoy exclusive perks such as free Wi-Fi, member discounts, room upgrades (subject to availability), and complimentary continental breakfast for Gold and Diamond members. The flexibility of the Hilton Honors program continues with options like Points & Money payments, no resort fees on point bookings, and a fifth night free on standard reward stays.
The SLH collection includes properties that offer personalized experiences reflecting local cultures and unique settings. Some notable examples are:
Hermitage Bay, Antigua and Barbuda: The property features elegantly designed suites that blend bright, beautiful interiors with natural wood accents and soft linens. Guests can unwind with Caribbean-inspired sundowners in the lounge or enjoy alfresco dining featuring organic produce sourced from local suppliers and the hotel's own kitchen garden.
Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong: This luxurious hotel has recently been reimagined to offer light-filled spaces, refined dining options, and intricate touches that showcase top craftsmanship. Guests can enjoy a serene retreat within the city, featuring grand yet intimate accommodations that blend Hong Kong’s warm hospitality with chic, French-inspired design elements.
Gangtey Lodge, Bhutan: The boutique hotel boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and forests, providing a serene and spiritual escape. The lodge's suites are designed to reflect Bhutanese farmhouse aesthetics, offering a rich cultural experience.
Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark: This intimate hotel offers just 38 sophisticated rooms and suites, each designed with elegance and luxury in mind. Guests can indulge in the hotel's state-of-the-art wellness center, choose from five diverse dining options—including a classic French Brasserie—and enjoy the rustic charm of a wine cellar.
Grove of Narberth, Wales, UK: This boutique escape is known for its cozy and welcoming atmosphere, featuring big, comfy sofas, roaring fires, and beautiful gardens. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the rolling hills and dine at one of the most celebrated restaurants in Wales.
Nobu Hotel Marbella, Spain: By day, the hotel exudes relaxed luxury with its pristine sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters, known as the Golden Mile. By night, it transforms into a high-end dining destination featuring the world-renowned Nobu restaurant. Guests can indulge in exceptional cuisine and enjoy the vibrant nightlife at the exclusive La Plaza, making it a prime destination for luxury travelers.
Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa, Wyoming, USA: This 40-room hotel is renowned for its excellent dining, relaxing spa, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests can explore the great outdoors with activities such as skiing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The lodge’s chic Western-style décor, complete with warming fires, offers a perfect blend of comfort and adventure for travelers seeking an authentic Jackson experience.
Since the announcement in February, 390 SLH properties have joined the partnership, with more expected as the relationship between SLH and Hilton develops. This strategic move aligns with Hilton's goal of creating distinct, localized travel experiences for its guests.
Chris Silcock, President of Global Brands and Commercial Services at Hilton, stated, “Integrating with Small Luxury Hotels of the World allows us to expand the Hilton stay experience and travel aspirations for all guests, with special opportunities for our loyal Hilton Honors members. The hundreds of independently minded properties are highly complementary to our renowned luxury portfolio and support Hilton’s ongoing efforts to expand and create distinct, localized travel experiences for our guests.”
Shaun Leleu, Chairman of SLH, added, “Through this collaboration, Hilton guests and Hilton Honors members will receive a warm welcome at SLH member hotels, allowing them to experience our distinctive approach to hospitality. This alliance expands the reach of our boutique hotels to Hilton's loyal and discerning clientele, transforming the global landscape for independently owned hotels in a remarkable way.”
For more information about booking these properties and joining Hilton Honors, visit Hilton.com.
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By Manu Vardhan Kannan
Published on May 12, 2026
The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa is emerging as a sought-after destination for luxury weddings in Rajasthan, bringing together scenic landscapes, elegant venues, curated experiences, and premium hospitality under one roof.
Located amidst the peaceful surroundings of Pushkar and close to the town’s spiritual landmarks, the resort offers panoramic 360-degree views of the Aravalli Hills along with stunning sunset backdrops, creating a memorable setting for wedding celebrations.
The property features four outdoor and two indoor venues designed to host multi-day wedding festivities with ease. One of the standout spaces at the resort is its dome-shaped venue inspired by the Shiv Ling, offering a unique setting for sacred pheras. The expansive lawns and smooth baraat processions within the property further add to the grand wedding experience while ensuring convenience for guests.
The resort houses more than 98 rooms and private villas, including pool villas and plunge pool villas, making it ideal for exclusive wedding buyouts. The spacious accommodation setup allows families and guests to celebrate together in privacy and comfort throughout the festivities.
Adding to the experience are the resort’s wellness and leisure offerings, including its premium spa, multiple swimming pools, and the Westin WORKOUT Fitness Studio. Guests can also enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities designed for all age groups.
On the culinary front, the resort offers diverse dining experiences ranging from global cuisine at Seasonal Tastes to rooftop dining with panoramic views at Panorama. The hotel also provides customised wedding menus curated to match the style and preferences of each celebration.
Speaking about the wedding experience at the resort, Vijay Chandran, General Manager, said, “Weddings today are about creating immersive, meaningful experiences, and at The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa, we bring together nature, luxury, and thoughtful service to make every celebration truly personal and memorable. Our aim is to offer couples and their families a seamless, all-in-one destination where every detail is taken care of.”
Combining luxury accommodation, elegant venues, wellness experiences, and personalised hospitality, The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa continues to position itself as a refined destination for unforgettable weddings in Rajasthan.
By Hariharan U
Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park has unveiled a specially curated summer series designed for young diners, bringing an immersive and interactive dining concept to the city through the globally acclaimed experience Le Petit Chef.
Timed with the school summer break, the initiative is aimed at families looking for engaging and memorable dining experiences that go beyond traditional restaurant formats. The highlight of the series is Le Petit Chef, a storytelling-driven culinary presentation where animated chefs appear directly on dining tables, guiding guests through a playful, multi-course gastronomic journey.
The experience blends projection mapping technology, narrative storytelling, and curated cuisine to transform dining into a theatrical event. Each course is presented as part of a visual story, where the animated chef “prepares” dishes in real time, offering children a highly interactive and imaginative way to engage with food.
At Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, the summer programming is scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, with additional weekday sessions available on special request. The initiative is designed to cater specifically to young diners, encouraging curiosity, engagement, and family interaction through a shared dining experience.
The hotel has positioned this offering as part of its broader focus on experiential hospitality, where dining is not limited to consumption but extended into storytelling and memory-making. The concept is also intended to offer returning guests a refreshed experience, while introducing first-time visitors to a globally recognised format of immersive dining.
For families, the experience provides a unique alternative to conventional summer outings, combining entertainment with cuisine in a controlled, indoor environment suited for children.
With this initiative, Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park continues to expand its experiential programming, reinforcing its positioning as a destination for innovative family-friendly hospitality experiences in Bengaluru
Opulent Oasis Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. has officially entered the hospitality sector with the launch of its debut experiential retreat, Wild Calm, marking a strategic foray into nature-led and experience-driven travel formats in India.
Founded by hospitality professional Bhavik Sheth, the venture positions itself in the growing experiential tourism segment, aiming to bridge the gap between high-end luxury stays and standardised commercial hospitality offerings. The company’s vision is centred on creating destination-led experiences that prioritise emotional connection, local context, and immersive design over scale-driven expansion.
Located in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, one of India’s most significant wildlife regions, Wild Calm will feature 53 keys, including private pool villas and immersive accommodation formats. The retreat is designed with a strong emphasis on nature integration and experiential living, offering a combination of leisure, wellness, and curated cultural engagement.
The property will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, multi-cuisine restaurant, kitchen garden, and an activity arena for curated programming. Outdoor amenities such as pickleball courts, box cricket facilities, and landscaped green zones including a Miyawaki forest further reinforce the retreat’s nature-first design philosophy.
Guest experiences at Wild Calm are structured around flexible, narrative-driven journeys. These include botanical walks, storytelling sessions, pottery workshops, curated high tea experiences, and slow evening rituals designed to encourage mindfulness and connection with the surrounding ecosystem.
Speaking on the launch, founder Bhavik Sheth said hospitality today has become highly standardised, often losing emotional depth despite operational efficiency. He emphasised that the goal of Opulent Oasis Hospitality is to design spaces that feel intuitive, rooted, and memorable, where experience is embedded into every layer of the stay rather than added as an activity.
Sheth previously worked with Evoke Experiences, where he contributed to the development of large-scale experiential properties such as Rann Utsav, further strengthening his background in destination-led hospitality design.
With Wild Calm as its inaugural project, the company plans a selective expansion strategy across wildlife destinations, eco-tourism circuits, desert landscapes, and culturally rich regions, while also exploring opportunities in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets as well as emerging spiritual tourism segments.
Rather than pursuing rapid portfolio scale, Opulent Oasis Hospitality has indicated a focus on carefully curated destinations with strong ecological and cultural narratives, aligning with the broader shift in India’s travel industry toward experiential and purpose-driven hospitality
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