If 2019 was an exciting year for new luxury openings, 2020 is shaping up to be even better. For the second consecutive year, we asked luxury event planners which new hotel openings they were most excited about for the year ahead, to create our annual inVOYAGE Luxury Hotel Hotlist.

The Masai Mara is a magical destination that deserves to be experienced by every intrepid traveller and lover of wildlife.

The Windy City is set to welcome a new sleek property in to the fold this spring with the launch of the Nobu Hotel Chicago in the trendy West Loop neighbourhood.

We’re delighted to unveil our second inVOYAGE Annual Report, featuring more than 50 pages of global trends and inspiration for the luxury events and incentives market.

Basia Dudziak, former key account manager at cievents and 2018 inVOYAGER, is currently taking time out to travel the world and tick off her bucket list. And she’s sharing her amazing journey with us through her travel blog – Miss B Around The World. In her third instalment, she explores the islands of Indonesia…

Located in the very heart of Palma’s old town in the cobble-stoned quarter of La Calatrava, the neighbourhood that is home to the royal palace of La Almudaina, lies El Llorenç de la Mer, a new boutique property with 33 luxurious rooms.

That the Taj Mahal is one of the most romantic monuments in the world is a claim that is rarely up for dispute. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in honour of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, this striking white marble mausoleum is visited by close to seven million tourists each year, eager to take a moment – and of course a selfie – at the monument many consider to be a tribute to eternal love.

Hard Rock Hotel Dublin has opened its doors, bringing 120 rooms and the brand’s signature music-infused vibes to the heart of the city.

A perennial favourite with luxury event planners, Dubai will be firmly in the spotlight later this year when the much-anticipated World Expo opens its doors.

Pull up to the elegant neoclassical-style façade of this stylish Pullman property, and you would expect to enter in to find a sleek classic retreat. Yet beyond the lush surrounds, this property is achingly modern, combining lifestyle and design creds to welcome business and leisure travellers.

The super stylish Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, set between the Opera Garnier and the Place Vendome has occupied a majestic place in Parisian life for more than 150 years.

Small Luxury Hotels member The Celino is set to open its doors in the very heart of the city’s Ocean Drive. This luxury boutique retreat will be housed across three art deco buildings, including the prestigious former Park Central Hotel.

COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced a collection of unique ‘Culinary Journeys’, designed to blend cooking classes and gastronomic experiences with stays at the brand’s luxury portfolio of properties.

Ireland offers a wealth of experiences, just waiting to be discovered by incentive groups. This sample incentive itinerary by Meet In Ireland, an inVOYAGE 2020 partner, explores the delights of Dublin and nearby County Wicklow, combining easily accessible locations with high-quality team-building activities. The 48-hour trip focuses on luxury, iconic Irish brands, and unique experiences.

Firmly back on the pitch list for 2020, Marrakech allows for a truly unique incentive experience where you can squeeze an abundance into a short space of time according to regular inVOYAGER SevenEvents. Here the agency shares a recent incentive itinerary organised for a financial client in the magical destination…

Following the recent news that 2020 inVOYAGE partner Kempinski Hotels has teamed up with 12.18 Group to create new luxury lifestyle concept, 7Pines Kempinski, we caught up with the group’s CEO Martin Smura on the partnership and Kempinski’s plans to expand to more than 100 luxury properties by 2021…

This striking Luxury Collection Hotel, facing the serene Lake Geneva, and just minutes away from the Rue du Rhône with its Mont Blanc backdrop is one of the most desirable properties in this chic location.

The mountains have always provided an incredible ambience to clear one’s head, so it’s fitting that Sir Richard Branson’s retreat, The Lodge, is now welcoming groups for wellness breaks high in the Swiss Alps.