This Week’s Luxury Travel News: July 6, 2012

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, Botswana

As compiled from Andrew Harper’s twitter feed, @HarperTravel. Please note that news about upcoming properties does not constitute endorsement from Andrew Harper.

MBE awarded to Sanctuary Retreats resident botanists: http://goo.gl/fHla3

Amanresorts owner reportedly close to sale: http://goo.gl/WuqdQ

Four Seasons George V introduces new penthouse apartment: http://ow.ly/c451L

Blackberry Farm’s new residential project is a hit – 17 of 18 units already sold: http://ow.ly/c44RG

Silversea announces 2014 cruises: http://goo.gl/WwrgF

U.S. Women’s Open continues at The American Club: http://goo.gl/fBTTR

Last month before Ritz Paris’ 2-year refurbishment: http://goo.gl/xiEHe

Singita teams up with Jamie Oliver’s “Fifteen”: http://ow.ly/c2sAk

Qatar plans Harrods hotels in Malaysia, Paris: http://goo.gl/oMuVU

5,000 new guest rooms will be completed in Dubai in 2012 — 54% more than Manhattan in the same period: http://goo.gl/SVGj9

Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Santa Fe (nee Auberge) opens its doors: http://goo.gl/kWN2E

A Celebration of American Wine: Top 10 Wine Regions: http://goo.gl/xSihm

July Hideaway Report: Northwest Ireland & Napa Valley: http://goo.gl/Wa5UQ

Dubai scales back QE2 luxury hotel plans: http://goo.gl/FF4Fs

New extended-stay hotel in Beverly Hills will have a $12,000 minimum: http://goo.gl/zVmnt

Who is helping Brunei’s Dorchester Collection Hotels? Affluent Russians & Brazilians: http://goo.gl/nuz8b