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SHEZAD DAWOOD NAMED PATINA RESIDENT ARTIST 2025 AT INAUGURAL UNVEILING EVENT IN LONDON
London-based artist Shezad Dawood has been revealed as the inaugural winner of the Patina Art Residency – a new annual art award from Patina Hotels & Resorts celebrating artists whose work reflects a commitment to impact and sustainability. The winner of the Residency is selected by an illustrious panel of judges including some of the world’s foremost art patrons and leaders, chaired by Maria Sukkar, Co-Chair of the TATE Middle East North Africa Acquisitions Committee.
Flora Gandolfo
Oct 144 min read


ANTONIOLI ELEVATES LUXURY RETAIL WITH EXCLUSIVE AVANT-GARDE POP-UP AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Globally renowned for leading the avant-garde fashion movement, Antonioli expands its footprint to one of the world’s most inspiring destinations with an exclusive retail experience at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, a resort where design, culture, and conscious living flow together in harmony. Running until 31st October 2025, this immersive activation will showcase a meticulously curated edit of the most progressive designers.
Nat Frogley
Sep 253 min read


CAPELLA TAIPEI UNVEILS THE GLASSHOUSE: A STANDALONE TRI-LEVEL BAR DESTINATION
Capella Taipei unveils The Glasshouse, a standalone tri-level bar destination where mixology meets culture with exceptional artistry. Three distinct yet harmoniously connected venues - Tilt, Cooper, and Playback - weave a tapestry of cultural discovery through the language of spirits and music. The Glasshouse represents an intentional departure from conventional hospitality design - a standalone concept positioned within 500 feet of the Capella Taipei hotel.
Flora Gandolfo
Sep 235 min read


CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP STRENGTHENS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ACROSS ASIAN DESTINATIONS
Capella Hotel Group has appointed four new General Managers to lead key properties across its Asian portfolio, bringing experienced hospitality professionals to Capella Singapore, Capella Ubud, Capella at Galaxy Macau, and Patina Tianjin.
Flora Gandolfo
Sep 55 min read


CAPELLA MAKES DEBUT IN MACAU'S UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SETTING THROUGH GALAXY PARTNERSHIP
Capella Hotels and Resorts - named the World's Best Hotel Brand by Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for three consecutive years - opens its doors in Macau for the first time, introducing its distinctive approach to bespoke luxury.
The soft opening of Capella at Galaxy Macau, currently offering stays and previews of its food and beverage concepts exclusively by invitation to select guests, represents a significant addition to the region's luxury hospitality landscape.
Nat Frogley
Aug 194 min read


CAPELLA UBUD WELCOMES CHRISTIAN JAQUIER AS GENERAL MANAGER
Capella Ubud is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Jaquier as its new General Manager. With over 20 years of diverse experience in luxury hospitality across Asia, Africa, and the United States, Christian brings a unique blend of expertise, warmth, and a deep passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 183 min read


PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS APPOINTS BEÑAT ALONSO AS DIRECTOR OF CULINARY
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Beñat Alonso as Director of Culinary. With over two decades of international culinary experience, including leadership roles at Michelin-starred restaurants and iconic hotels across the globe, Alonso will oversee the resort’s vibrant dining programme, comprising 13 distinct culinary concepts, as well as in-villa dining and the resort’s sustainable farming initiatives.
Nat Frogley
Aug 183 min read


PATINA OSAKA UNVEILS COLLABORATION WITH OSAKA-BORN GRAPHIC DESIGNER VERDY
Patina Osaka, the first hotel in Japan by Capella Hotel Group which opened on 1 May 2025, marks mindful creativity and local artistry with a special collection of exclusive merchandise designed with VERDY, a globally recognised cultural leader and creative force originally from Osaka.
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 223 min read


CAPELLA UBUD LAUNCHES BESPOKE FAMILY GETAWAY
Capella Ubud, Bali, launches bespoke family getaway and
invites discerning families to embark on an extraordinary journey where nature, heritage, and indulgence intertwine.
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 213 min read


CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP ENGAGES NEIL JACOBS AS SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Capella Hotel Group has engaged former Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs as Senior Strategic Advisor to provide counsel as the group continues its growth trajectory. Jacobs will bring his extensive hospitality experience to offer strategic insights for the brand's direction. He will focus on strengthening the brand's key differentiators, ensuring they remain authentic and relevant as the industry evolves, with guest experience as the core focus.
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 182 min read


A NEW MALDIVIAN FESTIVAL, EXPERT-LED WELLNESS RESIDENCIES, AND A BAYERN MUNICH FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE: PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS UNVEILS LATEST SIGNATURE PROGRAMMING FOR Q3 2025
Transformative luxury retreat, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, introduces the latest chapter of its ongoing signature lifestyle programming, The Perpetual Journey, taking place from July to September 2025. The third quarter’s curated programme weaves together elevated wellness residencies with renowned practitioners, immersive cultural celebrations including the inaugural Fari Islands Festival, and elite football camps with newly crowned Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich.
Nat Frogley
Jul 184 min read


CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS NAMED WORLD'S BEST HOTEL BRAND FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Capella Hotels and Resorts has been named “Best Hotel Brand” in Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Awards for the third consecutive year. Singapore-based luxury hospitality brand celebrates a proud milestone, honoured once again in Travel + Leisure's prestigious World's Best Awards.
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 83 min read


FARI ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO EXPANDS SOLAR POWER DEVELOPMENTS INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRIBUTION TO 50 PERCENT OF ISLANDS’ TOTAL ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN 2025
Fari Islands, the four-island archipelago and unique ecosystem of world-class hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and the innovative Fari Campus, is working collaboratively towards its net zero vision.
Nat Frogley
Jul 38 min read


ESTEEMED ART PATRONS AND COLLECTORS GATHER IN LONDON TO INAUGURATE THE PATINA ART RESIDENCY
Esteemed art patrons and collectors gathered in London to inaugurate the Patina Art Residency. This new annual art award from Patina Hotels & Resorts celebrates emerging artists whose work reflects a commitment to impact and sustainability. Each year, one artist will be selected to create at one Patina destination, where art and hospitality come together in a meaningful way.
Nat Frogley
Jun 173 min read


CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS TO MAKE EUROPEAN DEBUT IN HEART OF FLORENCE
Capella Hotels and Resorts will make its much-anticipated first foray into Europe with the opening of Capella Florence in 2027. Occupying a privileged position in the historic and cultural heart of Florence, moments from the Piazza della Libertà and the Duomo, this respectful reinvention of a venerable complex of former convents continues to build on the bespoke luxury brand’s thoughtful expansion into global destinations.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 123 min read


FROM JUNGLE TO SEA: CAPELLA UBUD AND KUDANIL EXPLORER ANNOUNCE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME INDONESIA ODYSSEY
Capella Ubud, Bali, an elegant tented retreat, and Kudanil Explorer, a private steep-hulled adventure yacht, have come together to curate a “Jungle to Sea” expedition. Led by renowned explorer, filmmaker and author, Dr. Lawrence Blair, this eight-night adventure from 13 – 21 September 2025 blends culture, nature and discovery in two of Indonesia’s most breathtaking regions.
Nat Frogley
Jun 93 min read


PATINA MALDIVES AND THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL FARI ISLANDS FESTIVAL
Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands have joined forces to launch the Fari Islands Festival - a celebration of culture, creativity, and conscious living – taking place from 19 -22 September 2025. This inaugural edition will bring together world-leading contemporary creatives and thought leaders including Canadian poet and illustrator Rupi Kaur, British DJ Kim Turnbull, and Tokyo-born fine food movement Wagyumafia.
Nat Frogley
Jun 66 min read


PATINA OSAKA INTRODUCES A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON TRANSFORMATIVE LUXURY IN JAPAN
Opened on 1 May 2025, Patina Osaka sets a new benchmark for hospitality in Japan, combining transformative luxury with comprehensive wellness and health technology offerings – marking a first in the country's hospitality scene. Rising 20 storeys with unobstructed views of the majestic Osaka Castle, this 221-room urban sanctuary houses five distinctive dining venues including signature restaurant P72, as well as The Listening Room by OJAS.
Nat Frogley
May 94 min read


CAPELLA TAIPEI ELEVATES TAIPEI’S LUXURY LANDSCAPE
Capella Hotel Group will unveil Capella Taipei, the award-winning group's first property in Taiwan, on 1 April 2025.
Flora Gandolfo
Mar 275 min read


PATINA JOURNEY UNFOLDS IN OSAKA
Patina Osaka, the first Japanese property from Patina Hotels & Resorts, will debut on 1 May 2025, ushering in a new era of luxury.
Nat Frogley
Mar 74 min read