Commerce
April 30, 2024
Affluent travelers will soon get to experience the luxury of the Maldives. Image credit: Kensington Tours
By Emily Iris Degn
French crystal maker Baccarat’s namesake hotel line, operated by SH Hotels and Resorts, is readying to open a luxury tropical oasis in a few years.
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