Luxury Travel News: Ritz-Carlton Aruba, Waldorf-Astoria Berlin

Aman Canal Grande Venice  

• Now Open: Waldorf-Astoria Berlin

• Ritz-Carlton Aruba to open in November.

• A&K announces private jet African Safari with Geoffrey Kent.

• Paul Gaugin Cruises announces 2014 voyages.

• Sixth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival begins next week.

• Chef Eric Frechon of Le Bristol to open new restaurant in Gare Saint Lazare.

• New Ama Waterways river cruise ship AmaVida christened in Portugal.

• New restaurant for Peninsula Tokyo.

• South Africa's Le Quartier Francais to make upgrades.

• Sotheby's to auction elBulli wine cellar.

• Aman Canal Grande Venice now online.

• Small Luxury Hotels sees boom in emerging markets.

• Firmdale Hotels: Ham Yard Project

• Four Seasons to launch loyalty program in Q3.

• In-room shopping the latest in luxury hotel trends.

• Hotel living is the norm at wealthy New York City apartments.

• Western Australia heats up as luxury travel destination.

• The significance of mobile for the luxury hotel industry.

• Starwood Hotels eyes addition of luxury brand.

• Notable April Events: Venice International Boat Show, Le Voiles de St-Barth