Waldorf Astoria to debut in Dana Point, California: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts has plans for the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, a 400-room property in Dana Point, California. Purchased by Ohana Real Estate Investors in November 2019, the resort has a private beach club, outdoor pool area, and two infinity-edge ocean view Jacuzzis, in addition to an oceanfront 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
Mandarin Oriental and Oberoi in alliance: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and The Oberoi Group have formed a long-term strategic alliance that will see the two groups jointly collaborating across a range of initiatives. Members of both Fans of M.O. and Oberoi One, the brands’ respective loyalty programs, will have access to over 50 luxury hotels where they will receive recognition and access to exclusive experiences and offers. The alliance will also offer culinary and wellness experiences in addition to colleague learning and development.