Park Hotel Tokyo announced that its “Artist Floor” is now complete, having 31 Artist Rooms. The Artist Rooms are standard rooms decorated by selected Japanese artists who painted on walls and ceilings while staying at the hotel, based on the concept “Beauty of Japan.” In December 2012, the Park Hotel Tokyo started the “Artist in […]
Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company, announced the launch of Trips by Lonely Planet, a self-publishing content platform offering travelers an enjoyable, easy way to discover and share their experiences. Trips enables anyone to seamlessly upload photos and videos directly from their phone’s photo library and craft stories illustrating each trip. The platform’s […]
Hyperloop One Offers Europe’s Transport Grid an Option that is More Efficient, Greener, On-Demand and Faster Routes Include: Germany, Estonia-Finland, Spain-Morocco, Corsica-Sardinia, The Netherlands, Poland, UK Scotland-Wales, UK Northern Arc and UK North-South Connector Hyperloop One – Vision for Europe Executives from Hyperloop One joined European dignitaries and policymakers at its Vision for Europe summit […]
Zum Abschluss einer dreimonatigen Umbauphase wurde am 08. Juli das 7132 Hotel in Vals wiedereröffnet. Nachdem letztes Jahr der Eingangsbereich und 20 Zimmer im House of Architects vorgestellt wurden, stand dieses Jahr das Haupthaus auf dem Programm. Das 7132 Hotel in Vals – Wiedereröffnung nach drei Monaten Umbau Neben den bereits existierenden 3 Penthouse Suiten […]
Bebot acts as a hotel concierge to help personalize guest experiences. Need help with a restaurant reservation? Just message Bebot. AI-powered chatbot “Bebot” acts as a hotel concierge Holiday Inn is the first major hotel chain in Japan to adopt this artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot concierge. Now, hotel guests who check in to Holiday Inn […]
Wer den sommerlich-heissen Temperaturen in den Städten entfliehen will, dem empfehle ich einen Ausflug in die Bergwelt von Graubünden: Hier erwarten den Naturliebhaber nicht nur 10.000 Kilometer ausgeschilderte Pfade, sondern auch 615 erfrischende Seen! Abkühlung gefällig? Hier eine Auswahl der zehn schönsten Gewässer in Graubünden Die schönsten Seen in Graubünden: Der Crestasee, Flims In der […]
Mandarin Oriental, New York and Chicago-based co-owners Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas of The Alinea Group have joined forces with Adam D. Tihany of Tihany Design to bring The Aviary NYC to the hotel’s 35th floor in late summer 2017. Mandarin Oriental, New York and The Alinea Group will bring The Aviary NYC to […]
Marriott International announced the debut of the Fairfield by Marriott brand in Greater China with the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park, marking the first opening among more than 100 hotel signings slated for the next five years. The Fairfield by Marriott Brand Premiers with Fairfield by Marriott Nanning Nanhu Park Located at […]
W Hotels Flagship Hotel, W Shanghai – The Bund, Marks the Brand’s First in Shanghai and Third in Mainland China W Shanghai – The Bund, located in the heart of one of the world’s most energetic cities W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, unveiled W Shanghai – The Bund, located in the heart of […]
Hotel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel re-opened July 5, 2017 after undergoing an extensive four-year restoration. Dating back to the 18th century, this historic treasure is decidedly reborn as a luxury hotel for 21st century travellers. Hotel de Crillon: Karl Lagerfeld decorated two suites Karl Lagerfeld, renowned designer and a great 18th century admirer, has […]
Die Hotelgruppe 25hours Hotels nimmt mit einer Trump-Suite den G20 Gipfel in Hamburg mit Humor und versteigert ein „Hamburger Wochenende in Gold“. Make Hotelzimmer great again! Die Trump-Suite im 25hours Hotel Güldenes Mobiliar, der Atomkoffer auf dem Bett, viel Trump’scher Kitsch, ein nackter Frauenkörper auf allen vieren in eindeutiger Pose als “Beistelltisch” und Dollarscheine als […]
The Morgan EV3 looks at the world of zero emissions motoring from an entirely different perspective, what if an all-electric vehicle was bespoke, hand crafted and exhilarating to drive? The EV3 embraces new technology, delivers responsible driving excitement and continues to celebrate traditional British craftsmanship. What if an all-electric vehicle was bespoke, hand crafted and […]
Dutch company Lightyear launches four-wheel drive solar-powered car able to drive for months without charging. The startup from Eindhoven officially announced their plans to bring a commercial solar car to the market in 2019. The first vehicle, the Lightyear One, is an electric four-wheel drive car that can handle rough terrain and has a battery […]
Drive and discover the best of Switzerland in the new travel guide “Grand Tour of Switzerland” from Michelin, the ultimate road trip guide to one of the world’s most scenic and cultural destinations: Switzerland. “Grand Tour of Switzerland” – Drive and discover the best of Switzerland Known for crafting premium tires, Michelin also has a […]
Ab sofort ist die WLAN finden Funktion auf Facebook weltweit für iPhones und Android-Geräte verfügbar. “WLAN finden” wurde bereits im vergangenen Jahr in einigen Ländern getestet. Die Funktion ist nicht nur für Menschen hilfreich, die sich auf Reisen befinden, sondern auch überall dort, wo das Mobilfunknetz schlecht ausgebaut ist. So gehts: WLAN Hotspots in der […]
Free Wi-Fi at cafes, airports, restaurants and city streets is used by almost everyone who’s traveling — but how many people take an extra step to make sure their browsing is not only convenient, but also safe? UPDATE: The Best VPN Providers of 2018 (cloudwards.net list 2018) Last year, NordVPN (the world’s most advanced VPN […]
Facebook just rolled out Find Wi-Fi everywhere in the world on iPhone and Android. The service was launched in a handful of countries last year and found it’s not only helpful for people who are traveling or on-the-go, but especially useful in areas where cellular data is scarce. Find Wi-Fi helps you locate available Wi-Fi […]
On the 6th of December 2014 there was something even more to celebrate than usual. In the 5 star hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin at Potsdamer Platz it is usually the guests who toast with champagne at the exclusive parties, glamorous receptions or intimate get-togethers. But this time it was different. The hotel had something to […]
Ritz-Carlton sticht mit Yachten in See: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Teil von Marriott International, hat den Eintritt in die Yacht-Kreuzfahrten-Branche bekanntgegeben. Damit bringt The Ritz-Carlton als erste Luxushotelmarke den preisgekrönten Service und zeitlosen Stil der Hotels auch auf hohe See. Kreiert von Douglas Prothero und Lars Calsen, Experten für Seefahrt und The Ritz-Carlton, realisiert die […]
Vanda Electrics, a Singapore based electric mobility unit of family-run Wong Fong Industries, has been working with Williams Advanced Engineering to develop Singapore’s first ever 1,500-horsepower all-electric hypercar Dendrobium, which was launched at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (9th – 19th March 2017). The two-seater all-electric hypercar concept is the brainchild of Singapore electric mobility […]
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection takes to the sea: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International, announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the award-winning luxury hotel brand’s service and timeless style to sea. Created by The Ritz-Carlton and maritime experts Douglas Prothero and Lars Clasen, in collaboration with funds managed by […]
This is a compilation of time lapse videos shot over the last two years when Stan Chang from Taiwan travelled Europe (and Dubai) with his wife and son. Stan: “I think that everybody needs to take a trip and have their eyes opened to just how beautiful the world is.” He is glad to share […]
This is no travel-blogpost, but for topical reason I publish this video of Park Yeon-mi, a girl who escaped from North Korea to China in 2007 and settled in South Korea in 2009. The world talks about Kim Jong-un, the North Korean dictator, but there is still little known about the daily life of the […]
Die Schweizer sind immer wieder für eine Überraschung gut: Die geplante Bahn-Fahrt mit dem Gotthard Panorama Express von Luzern nach Lugano beginnt auf einem Schiff. Ahoi: Da freut sich der Besucher aus dem Norden! Gotthard Panorama Express: Wenn die Bahnfahrt auf dem Schiff beginnt Ach, wir stechen in See? Ja, wenn auch nicht in die […]
Mein aktueller Hoteltipp Davos: Wer den Abend bis tief in die Nacht in Davos’ coolster „In“-Location, der „Pulsa Bar & Lounge“ im Grischa Hotel verbringt, kann sich glücklich schätzen, in einem der schönen Zimmer des Hotels zu wohnen. Dann nämlich hat man es nicht weit ins himmelweich-gemütliche Bett und kann am nächsten Morgen unter der […]
Die “Rhätische Bahn” schraubt sich auf einer imposanten Fahrt von Landquart über Klosters durch die Graubündner Bergwelt bis nach Davos hinauf. Höhenmeter für Höhenmeter wird die Landschaft bei unserer Anreise weißer und winterlicher, bis der Zug schließlich am verschneiten Bahnhof Davos Dorf in 1560 Metern Höhe Halt macht. Von hier aus sind es fünf Minuten […]
The Rhaetian Railway train twists and turns along an impressive route from Landquart to Klosters and through the Graubündner Mountains up to Davos. Minute by minute the landscape comes whiter and more wintry during our journey, until the train finally reaches its destination at an altitude of 1560 m; the snow-covered train station at Davos. […]
Don’t be surprised when you visit a Japanese Airport: Panasonic currently tests its HOSPI(R) Autonomous Delivery Robot by giving it temporary jobs at the Narita International Airport and the ANA Crowne Plaza Narita. Panasonic’s demonstration experiments will begin from mid-January 2017. HOSPI(R) is a robot that can deliver goods autonomously on behalf of humans. Based […]
I love that view! Here I am, standing on the balcony infront of my Suite, 7th floor of the newly opened Ameron Hotel Speicherstadt in Hamburg, not far away from Elbphilharmonie, overlooking the grand scene of countless rooftops of this historic landmark called „Speicherstadt“ (warehouse district), that gave its name to the hotel. Here the […]
Dass die Atmosphäre in einem 3-Sterne-Restaurant nicht immer steif sein muß, stellt das The Table in Hamburg eindrucksvoll unter Beweis. The Table gilt unter Gourmets als das Beste vom Besten im Norden der Republik – und hat bundesweit nicht viele ernstzunehmende Konkurrenten. Kein Silberbesteck, keine gestärkten Tischdecken: The Table in Hamburg 3-Sterne-Restaurants haben noch immer […]
Volkswagen will probably launch the I.D. production with joint venture partner Jianghuai Automobile JAC in China. I.D. is a highly automated electric car that will be able to cover a distance of 249 to 373 miles on a single battery charge. The production version of the I.D. is due to be launched in 2020 at […]
64 restaurants in Norway are featured in the 2017 edition of the White Guide, one of the most important culinary guides for the Nordics. A sushi restaurant in Stavanger is the big surprise of the year. Although The Michelin Guide may be reckoned as the world’s most venerable restaurant guide, there are alternatives for foodies […]
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 the German premium car maker BMW presented the BMW i Inside Future sculpture – a vision of an interior whose architecture and user interface are extensively adapted for fully automated driving on board a vehicle that is seamlessly integrated into the driver’s digital life. BMW i Inside Future: […]
Honda showcased the NeuV EV concept at 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Honda NeuV – updated post Designed to create new possibilities for customers, the NeuV (pronounced ‘“new-v’”), which stands for New Electric Urban Vehicle, is a concept vehicle whose genesis is based on the fact that privately-owned vehicles sit idle 96 […]
Toyota concept-i is a groundbreaking concept vehicle that comes with advanced artificial intelligence: Imagine if the vehicles of the future were friendly, and focused on you. That’s the vision behind Toyota’s Concept-i. Announced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the concept-i demonstrates Toyota’s view that vehicles of the future should start […]
To know how to promote your blog is important for all bloggers. As a blogger, you usually spend a lot of time for researching, writing and editing your articels. If you also take and edit images or design your own graphics, you‘ll spend a lot more time working on your blog. After pushing the „publish“ […]
Faraday Future (FF) has revealed FF 91 (“nine one”), its first production vehicle, at an exclusive event prior to the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Built upon the company’s Variable Platform Architecture (VPA), FF 91 represents a bold new breed of electric mobility that combines supercar performance, precise handling, the comfort of an ultra-luxury passenger […]
The Chrysler Portal concept is an autonomous, electric minivan with 250 miles of range, designed to keep the driver and passengers connected – to each other, to the vehicle and to the surrounding world. Starting with today’s widespread use of the Internet and social media for communication and information, the FCA User Experience (UX) team, […]
Southern California auto company Karma Automotive revealed first videos and images of the Karma Revero, a luxury automobile delivering a combination of advanced technology and timeless design. Karma Revero Video: Each Revero is truly unique, with individually crafted details like hand-painted badges on the front and rear of every vehicle. The Revero also offers a […]
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin: Ein besonderes Hotel an einem besonderen Ort Click to read the english version Am vergangenen 6. Dezember müssen im Berliner Nobel-Hotel Ritz-Carlton die Korken besonders laut geknallt haben. Im Fünf-Sterne-Superior-Haus am Potsdamer Platz sind es in der Regel die Gäste, die auf exklusiven Parties, bei üppigen Empfängen oder in intimer Runde mit […]
Do you know Waymo? If not, you’ll probably know Google’s funny egg-style looking self-driving cars. Formerly known as the „Google self-driving car project“, Waymo, a subsidary of Alphabet Inc. (the parent company of Google), got fully self-driving cars ready for the road and now needs more types of vehicles to refine and test their advanced […]
These two teddy bears at London Heathrow airport are pretty cool! For the first time, Heathrow is launching a video campaign at Christmas celebrating ‘the best gift of all’. And the teddy bears are the stars! [bctt tweet=”Coming home for Christmas is better than any other gift you can give at this special time ” […]
The Hyatt Regency Düsseldorf: My stay at the 5star luxury design hotel I first noticed the Hyatt Regency building emerging majestically from the opposite side of the dock embankment as I was visiting the famous Gehry buildings at Düsseldorf ’s Media Harbour (Medienhafen) three years ago. On a peninsula extending from the Speditionsstraße and jutting […]
Upgrade: Das Hotel Seehof Davos feiert seinen 5. Stern Es gibt Orte, an denen fühlt man sich auf Anhieb wohl. Davos in Graubünden ist so ein Ort. Und es gibt Hotels, die das Gefühl vermitteln, man käme nach Hause, wenn man sie nach längerer Abwesenheit wieder besucht. Das Seehof Davos ist so ein Hotel. Arvenholz-Turmzimmer […]
Der Eistraum Davos steht! Mit “Kids Corner”, “Ice Circle”, “Pond Hockey und Eisstockschiessen”, “Eis-Disco” und einer 120 Meter langen “Ice Cross Downhill-Strecke”: Ein Traum aus Eis! Eistraum Davos: Die grösste mobile Kunsteisbahn der Schweiz Eines kann man den Davoser Destinations-Organisatoren wirklich nicht nachsagen: Ideenlosigkeit. Verhagelt das Wetter den dauerhaften Spaß an der Open Air Natureis-Schlittschuhbahn, […]
President-elect Donald Trump lashed out at Vanity Fair magazine on Twitter (whereelse?) after a harsh review of the “Trump Grill” restaurant, located at the basement of the Trump Tower in Manhattan. The magazine featured a story online asking if Trump Grill was the “worst restaurant in America.” President-elect took a swing at the magazine and […]
The Rolls-Royce VISION NEXT 100 presents an intriguing and aesthetically dynamic vision of the future of luxury mobility – a completely personal, effortless and autonomous Rolls-Royce experience, wrapped in a design that ensures a ‘Grand Sanctuary’ for its occupants, and a ‘Grand Arrival’. Rolls-Royce VISION NEXT 100 – a vision of the future of luxury […]
Launching Mizukaze and Shiki-Shima luxury cruise trains by JR East and JR West, rail travel in Japan will reach new heights of luxury in 2017. Demand for tickets is expected to exceed demand. TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE – LAUNCHING 16TH JUNE 2017 Twilight Express Mizukaze, operated by JR West, will journey through the traditional and unspoiled […]
Lucid Motors, a California based company formerly known as Atieva, just unveilled an autonomous-ready luxury 400-mile range EV that could become the next Tesla-killer. The $100,000 plus sedan will come with up to 1,000 horsepower and a 100 kWh battery – the same as what Tesla currently uses in the Model S. Lucid Air Could […]
The interactive Radio Garden website gives you the possibility to hop around the globe on your mobile device or desktop, click on a place somewhere on the globe and listen to radio stations all over the world, whether in Saudi Arabia, Switzterland, Hong Kong, Brazil or USA: wherever you like! Open the website and you’ll […]
