NEWS, DEALS AND REWARDS Japan’s Hottest Hotels in 2022
California Welcomes New Experiences, Attractions
Several hotels and resorts as well as countless attractions are coming to California throughout 2022. After more than 30 hotels and resorts opened in the state in 2021, California’s newest hotel openings slated for 2022 include 1 Hotel San Francisco; Conrad Los Angeles; The LINE SF; and Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection in Napa Valley. Sensei Porcupine Creek, a wellness retreat, is also expected to open in 2022. In addition to these highly anticipated hotel openings, California will soon be home to more attractions than ever. Presidio Tunnel Tops, set to open in May, will provide visitors with more than 14 acres of new national park land including scenic overlooks and views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Scheduled to open this spring, The Monterey Bay Aquarium will boast its newest display, called Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean. Cultural additions and renovations are also underway. Upon undergoing a complete infrastructure project, Crenshaw Boulevard, one of the foundational locations of the Los Angeles Black community, will feature more than a mile of the neighborhood, highlighting Black art and culture while also boosting the local community through environmental healing, job creation and economic development. In downtown Palm Springs, the new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza will feature Agua Caliente Cultural Museum to honor the culture and celebrate the history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. _______ visitcalifornia.com
From Hokkaido to Kagawa, Japan’s three newest hotels are set to make waves. Opened Jan. 14, Hoshino Resorts KAI Poroto in Hokkaido is the latest installment of Hoshino’s KAI line. Situated near the Hokkaido forests and coast of Lake Poroto, the hotel features 42 rooms inspired by the architecture and art of the native Ainu people. With an onsen on the property, guests can experience the plantbased, mineral-rich hot spring and reconnect with nature. The Nordisk Hygge Circles UGAKEI is slated to open this spring in Mie Prefecture. Surrounded by trees and waterfalls, the luxury campground will feature three main areas: a “learning field” for excursions and workshops centered around nature and the environment, a rest area with reservable circular cabins and glamping tents, and a section for guests to put up their own tents. Designed by the Danish architecture team Third Nature in a partnership with Japanese engineers, the luxury campground focuses on regenerative tourism. Opening April in Kagawa Prefecture is Roka, a full-scale ryokan with private open-air baths in each of its 11 suites. With contemporary art pieces adorning the property, Roka will feature a Japanesestyle lounge and restaurant for guests to enjoy. From fresh seafood from the Setouchi region to fresh produce, the restaurant will enhance the guest experience. _______ www.japan.travel
Soulful Traveling Unveils Unique Adventures Travel company Soulful Traveling recently launched four new destinations as part of its program to welcome travelers back to international destinations. The four new itineraries include Brazil: Off the Beaten Path; Ghana: Exploring the Gold Coast; Cuba: Then and Now; and Mexico: Mysteries of the Jungle. Each tour will be guided and customizable. The guided trips range from four to 14 days and can focus on a variety of topics to cater to each traveler’s interests. Current and past adventures carried out by Soulful Traveling include women’s farming cooperatives, local art and cultural immersion as well as wildlife conservation. _______ soulfultraveling.com
Dorchester Collection will open The Lana in Dubai in the last quarter of 2022 with general manager Caroline-Jane Houston at the helm. Located in the Burj Khalifa District, The Lana will mark the Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East. With 225 guestrooms designed by Paris-based Gilles & Bossier, The Lana will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, dark marble, rounded furniture and deep soaking tubs. Calming colors of gold, olive and beige will be integrated into every detail, using inspiration from Dubai’s vibrant city life. The Lana will include 21 signature suites for guests, ranging from the Presidential Suite to the Royal Suite. The Lana’s 30 floors, designed by acclaimed architects Foster + Partners, ensure guests always get a full view of the city and nearby amenities from above. At a location next to Dubai Creek and Marasi Marina, guests can enjoy all the features of the city and the elegant amenities of the new hotel. The Lana will include a fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant on its fourth floor for diners to fully enjoy the welcoming hospitality of the new hotel. _______ dorchestercollection.com
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Dorchester Collection’s Newest Hotel Coming Late 2022
