The beautiful beach city of Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera thanks to its gorgeous shoreline, historic charm and laid-back culture. It's also home to some phenomenal hotels ranging from historic hideaways to residential-style resorts. Here are the nine best hotels in Santa Barbara.
Accor, a world leading hospitality Group, today announced that Orient Express, the legendary artisan of travel since 1883, will sponsor the French team competing in the 37th America’s Cup, to be held in Barcelona in 2024. The America’s Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy and one of the world’s most daring and prestigious sporting endeavors. With one of its flagship luxury brands– Orient Express - Accor’s sponsorship demonstrates the Group’s growing involvement in the high seas and follows the recent launch of the world s largest leisure sailing ships, Orient Express Silenseas, which will be built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a world-leading shipbuilding company based in Saint-Nazaire, France. The Orient Express-sponsored boat will be crewed by Quentin Delapierre.
140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world s largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas. This revolution in maritime history is an ambitious undertaking that pushes the limits of what is possible. The result of a unique French partnership between world leader in hospitality Accor and Chantiers de l Atlantique, a globally leading shipbuilding company, this extraordinary sailing yacht of the future with spectacular interiors will set sail in 2026.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s historic town Diriyah is set to host 16 new hotels as its master developer Diriyah Gate Development Authority has signed deals with additional global hospitality brands to bring its total of hotel management agreements to 32. These new hotels will be situated across two of DGDA’s masterplan areas – Diriyah and Wadi Safar. Amongst the luxury hotels to