Kyukaruizawa Kikyo is the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in Japan and third in Asia Pacific. The hotel offers travelers ability to rejuvenate and recharge in an ideal location to experience the history-rich destination: Located in the scenic and historic destination of Karuizawa in Nagano prefecture, the mountain village hotel features 50 spacious guestrooms […]
Wer plant, mit dem Auto in die Alpen zu fahren, muß sich auf zusätzliche Maut Gebühren einstellen. Tunnel und Pässe kostet oft extra. Egal, ob eine streckenabhängige Maut oder eine Vignette bezahlt werden muss – oft kosten Pässe und Tunnel extra. Die Gebührenspanne reicht je nach Länge eines Tunnels beispielsweise von 5,50 Euro für den […]
Hyatt Hotels has just announced the opening of the Grand Hyatt Xi’an hotel in Northwest China. Strategically located within the Xi’an High-Tech Industries Development Zone, home to more than 200 Fortune 500 companies, Grand Hyatt Xi’an forms part of the landmark Maike Center, comprised of high-end retail and offices. Xi’an Greenland PICO International Convention & […]
Travel-tip: Put on a (rental) Kimono for a stroll in the traditional merchant town of Kawagoe , Japan and experience a traditional festival at “Little Edo”. It takes just 30 minutes by train from Ikebukuro, Tokyo to get to Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture. During the Samurai days of the Edo Era, Kawagoe […]
Booking.com has conducted travel research across 20,500 global travelers to uncover the barriers and anxieties which prevent people from making the most of every trip and reveal how they can move to a state of truly limitless travel. Technology has transformed travel, shrinking the world with thousands of destinations only a click away. Despite the […]
Scandic has plans for a new hotel in Helsingborg harbor, expected to open in 2021. It will encompass approximately 180 rooms with meeting facilities, fitness area, restaurant, bar and a sky bar. Helsingborg in the south of Sweden is the 8th largest city in Sweden with 108 334 inhabitants and 143 000 in the municipality. […]
Oracle announced the findings of a global study titled “The Loyalty Divide, Operator and Consumer Perspectives, Hotels 2018” auditing consumer perceptions and hospitality brand realities of loyalty programs and influences. “The Loyalty Divide” reveals that hotel operators believe they offer personalized and relevant rewards while consumers disagree and look to social influencers for aspirational recommendations […]
A new 234-Room destination is underway at 560 Seventh Avenue: Margaritaville Holdings announced it’s building a new Margaritaville Resort in New York City. Located in Times Square, blocks away from the bright lights of the entertainment district and New York’s most popular attractions, the 29-story property is expected to open in late 2020. Once complete, […]
AccorHotels ist weiterhin auf Shoppingtour. Heute gab das stark expandierende Unternehmen bekannt, nun auch Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts zu übernehmen. Die Mövenpick Holding und ihr Partner Kingdom Holding haben dem dem Verkauf von Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts an die AccorHotels Gruppe zugestimmt. Accor zahlt für Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts 560 Millionen Schweizer Franken. Mövenpick Hotels […]
Top monday morning news: AccorHotels announced that it has signed an agreement with Mövenpick Holding and Kingdom Holding to acquire Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, for a cash amount of CHF560 million (€482 million). Founded in 1973 in Switzerland, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts operates in 27 countries with 84 hotels (more than 20,000 rooms) and a […]
Can’t wait to spend your vacation in a stunning undersea residence? Don’t worry, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island announced the submersion of what is believed to be the world’s first undersea residence ever. The luxury dream, the result of a significant $15 million USD investment, will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. Envisioned by […]
Under the auspices of leading Australian design firm Bar Studio, all Grand Hyatt Seoul guestrooms and executive suites on floors 15-18 underwent a significant upgrade. Following ten weeks of refurbishments while embracing and maintaining the integrity of the original design by famed interior architect John Morford, the hotel just launched the ‘Premium’ guestrooms and executive […]
Palace Resorts celebrated the grand opening of Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos. Le Blanc Spa Resort is conveniently located 35 minutes from Los Cabos International Airport, nestled between San Lucas and San Jose. Mexico’s top rated, adults only, luxury all-inclusive resort celebrated its newest offerings. Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos Rooms & Suites […]
Caesars Entertainment Corporation has announced plans to manage two luxury hotels and a beach club at Meraas’ Dubai-based Bluewaters Island development. The hotels will represent Caesars Entertainment’s first non-gaming resorts: Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai and Caesars Bluewaters Dubai. Situated along the beachfront on a man-made island, these two resort hotels will include 479 5-star rooms. […]
The inaugural Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) will take place May 31 – June 3, 2018 at Harbourfront Centre, presenting the most distinct and progressive Indigenous artists working in fashion, textiles and craft. IFWTO launches with runway showcases, a curated exhibition, panels and lectures, hands-on workshops, and a market place, including works by 75% Indigenous […]
Es ist die erste indigene Fashion Week in Toronto: Ausschließlich indigene Designerinnen und Designer aus Kanada, Grönland und den USA werden vom 31. Mai bis zum 03. Juni 2018 in Kanada ihre neuesten Mode-Kreationen präsentieren. Leder, Federn. Perlen: Unter der künstlerischen Leitung von Sage Paul wollen sie die indigene Mode neu definieren und der indigenen […]
Auch in Hannover soll es bald ein NH Hotel geben: Das NH Hannover wird im ersten Quartal 2020 in der der niedersächsischen Landeshauptstadt entstehen. Es wird das 63. Haus der NH Hotel Group sein. Das künftige Vier-Sterne-Garni-Hotel mit 89 Zimmern sowie 48 Parkplätzen ist das erste Hotel der Gruppe in Hannover. Bisher ist die Immobilie […]
Touchdown at Hamburg Airport: Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of Nordport Plaza Hotel. Located just minutes from the city’s international airport, the property marks the arrival the Tribute Portfolio brand in Germany. It’s yet another milestone for the indie brand as it continues to open up more choice for travelers in […]
Airbus wants you to sleep while you fly – in new sleeping facility modules in the lower-deck section of A330 aircrafts. Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace have partnered to develop and market the facilities with passenger sleeping berths. The modules, which would fit inside the aircraft’s cargo compartments, offer new opportunities for additional services to passengers, […]
Mariah Carey – bekannte US-Diva mit Hang zur Extravaganz – muß bei ihrem Werbedreh für die Buchungsplattform Hostelworld in Barcelona auf ihre übliche Fünf-Sterne-Unterkunft verzichten und mit einem Zimmer in einem Hostel vorlieb nehmen. Ein wirklich cooles Video, in dem nicht nur Mariah Carey eine gute Figur macht, sondern auch der Drehort, das Casa Gracia […]
AccorHotels hat bekannt gegeben, im Rahmen einer strategischen Partnerschaft 50 Prozent der Anteile der Mantis Group erwerben zu wollen. Zum südafrikanischen Hotel- und Reisekonzerns Mantis zählen eine Reihe preisgekrönter 5-Sterne-Hotels und -Lodges, die in privater Hand sind, unter dem Label oder von Mantis selbst geführt werden. Die Objekte befinden sich auf allen sieben Kontinenten. Das […]
Imagine a stay in space: The first-ever luxury Space Hotel, Aurora Station, offers authentic astronaut experiences and will host immersive 12-day trips beginning in 2022. Aurora Station Space Hotel: $9.5M per person Named after the magical light phenomenon that illuminates the Earth’s polar skies, Aurora Station will operate as the first luxury hotel in space. […]
Many tourists come to Nikko, roughly two hours from Tokyo, to see the World Cultural Heritage Site – the shrines, temples and other buildings with historical significance. Hot springs can be enjoyed year-round. Nikko is a booming tourist destination, popular among travelers in Japan. But beyond the World Cultural Heritage Site, a vast natural expanse […]
Electric vehicle company SF Motors aims to accelerate the growth of the EV industry at large through a premium consumer vehicle brand and by supporting other players in core EV technologies and manufacturing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with facilities across the world, SF Motors is the only pure EV provider to wholly control and operate […]
The new 1,399-room Ocean Resort Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., will be the eighth hotel in North America to open as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio. It will be operated by AC Ocean Walk. Hyatt Hotels Corporation and AC Ocean Walk announced that it is expected to open in summer 2018. Atlantic City […]
Laut neuestem Hotel Price Index (HPI) von Hotels.com sind zum ersten Mal seit drei Jahren die Preise für Übernachtungen von Reisenden weltweit wieder gestiegen: in 2017 um rund zwei Prozent. Jedoch: Trotz des globalen Anstiegs bezahlten deutsche Reisende in etwa einem Drittel (37 %) ihrer 100 bevorzugten Reiseziele weniger pro Nacht. Dazu gehörten Destinationen wie […]
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., announced the opening of westdrift Manhattan Beach. Set upon 26 acres in the South Bay – just four miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – westdrift features 393 coastal-infused luxury guest rooms and suites, all with stunning views and 112 of which feature private balconies. westdrift: […]
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 28, 2018 – Genesis unveiled its groundbreaking all-electric Genesis Essentia Concept at the New York International Auto Show. Essentia is the brand’s first battery electric vehicle and the brand’s initial concept for a true GT car. Featuring a lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque, a robust, multi-motor electric powertrain, and a custom-tailored interior, the […]
Crowning Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou on the 100th floor, Catch is a spectacular seafood restaurant with a demonstration kitchen at the heart of the action. The new concept presents top seafood ingredients in authentic as well as fusion Asian flavours, offering customers an ultimate dining experience in the panoramic night views of Canton Tower and […]
AVANI Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of AVANI Hotel Suites & Branded Residences currently being developed in Dubai by ALFAHIM, one of the UAE’s largest conglomerates. Scheduled to open in 2020, the 48-storyy new-build property will be the third AVANI in Dubai and will represent the launch of AVANI residences in the region. AVANI […]
Lynk & Co confirmed that cars destined for Europe will be manufactured at the Volvo-facility in Gent, Belgium. Starting from 2019 with the Lynk & Co O1 model, production for Europe will commence in Gent on the same production line as the new Volvo XC40. First Lynk & Co store will open in Amsterdam In […]
Der Guide Michelin hat das Fine-Dining-Restaurant DAS LOFT in der 18. Etrage des Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom mit einem Michelin-Stern ausgezeichnet. Eine besondere Ehre auch für Chefkoch Anton Gschwendtner, der in seinem ersten Jahr bereits erfolgreich die zwei bestehenden Gault-Millau-Hauben verteidigen und in seinem zweiten Jahr in Wien nun den Michelin-Stern erkochen konnte. „Mein Anspruch für […]
AVANI Hotels & Resorts announced the next #AVANIme YouTube series featuring Cuca Roseta, Portugal’s renowned fado singer, sharing her favourite spots in her hometown of Lisbon. AVANI launched #AVANIme last year. Through short videos and appealing images, local celebrities and influencers share their personal experiences and insights to inspire viewers planning their travels. In the […]
Throughout 2018 Sangue na Guelra – Blood ‘n Guts will create a limited series of immersive experiences in the most legendary room at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon with some of the biggest names in world gastronomy. On the tenth floor, the door of the Presidential Suite opens only for those who hold the key. […]
Was lange währt, wird endlich gut…: Seit dem 19. März 2018 heißt das Hamburger Luxushotel The Fontenay seine Gäste nun offiziell willkommen – nach langwierigen Verzögerungen. Mit seiner außergewöhnlichen Architektur, einem klassisch-modernen Interieur, 130 Zimmern und Suiten, Restaurants und Bars mit besonderen Ausblicken sowie einem 1.000m² großen Spa inklusive Panorama-Pool setzt es neue Maßstäbe für […]
Amsterdam – On Wednesday 21 February 2018 the winners of the Frame Awards 2018 were announced. Following a live judging earlier that day which allowed the final nominees for each award to present their work through a video and additional commentary, the international jury selected the best interiors of 2016/2017. Ramdane Touhami, Cheungvogl Architects, KAAN […]
Feel like a rock star? Stay like a rock star! Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando’s newly-redesigned Future Rock Star Suites let guests perform under the lights on their very own stage. Designed to capture the excitement of being on tour, these two-room suites feature applause-worthy floor to ceiling details, including a stage with liquid […]
Following the formal partnership agreement with AccorHotels in July 2017, Al Ghurair Properties announced the inauguration of Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living, the first Swissotel in the United Arab Emirates, embedded within Al Ghurair Centre, Deira. Consisting of 428 rooms and 192 apartments, the luxury property is located within the Al Ghurair Centre Complex, […]
Nissan and DeNA will begin a field test of Easy Ride, the robo-vehicle mobility service being developed by both companies, on March 5. Easy Ride Robo-Vehicle Easy Ride is envisioned as a mobility service for anyone who wants to travel freely to their destination of choice in a robo-vehicle. During the field test, in the […]
Do you know VERO? Some people say, this new social media app is a great alternative to Instagram. What could make VERO even better than Insta is, that it comes with a chat function and you can share links and music, too – what makes it interested for me as a blogger (link share, wow!!). […]
AVANI Hotels & Resorts announced a new brand extension, AVANI+, with the launch of its first hotel in Luang Prabang on March 1, 2018. Launched in 2011, AVANI is one of the fastest-growing brands to come out of Asia, currently operating over 3,800 keys in 15 countries across multiple regions and with a further 3,000 […]
In Berlin gibt es ein Hotel, das Musiker und Design-Fans gleichermaßen glücklich macht: Das nhow Berlin ist Deutschlands bekanntestes Musikhotel. Es ist bunt und stylisch, verfügt über ein eigenes Tonstudio, bietet seinen Gästen einen “Gitarren-Room-Service” und liegt direkt an der Spree – an einem geschichtsträchtigen Ort, der für ein Hotel früher undenkbar gewesen wäre. nhow […]
Zabeel House by Jumeirah is coming to Al Seef this Spring, creating a new hotel experience on the banks of Dubai Creek. Zabeel House: Jumeirah’s new ‘Upscale-Casual’ collection Zabeel House by Jumeirah Al Seef is the first hotel in Jumeirah’s new ‘Upscale-Casual’ collection. Think design-led spaces, moderately-priced comfy rooms with just enough added extras, and […]
Hamburg – Die Eröffnung der Elbphilharmonie hat in Hamburg zu einer enormen Wahrnehmungssteigerung geführt. 6,8 Mio. Gäste sorgten 2017 für 13,8 Mio. Übernachtungen, was einem relativen Zuwachs von 3,7 Prozent entspricht (Quelle: Statistikamt Nord). Die moderate Übernachtungssteigerung bedeutet täglich 584 Gäste mehr in der Stadt. Die meisten Übernachtungen aus dem Ausland konnte Hamburg aus Dänemark, […]
Omniyat has announced that Dorchester Collection will manage its most luxury One Palm project based on the left trunk of The Palm Jumeirah. The partnership will bring Dorchester Collection to the region for the first time with a stunning new development on the banks of Dubai Canal, featuring an ultra-luxury hotel as well as serviced […]
You are a foodie and planning a trip to Hong Kong or Macau? Watch out: The MICHELIN guide Hong Kong Macau Dining Series has embarked 2018 with a new format of its annual International Chef Showcase (ICS). The line up of unique four-hands culinary collaborations will be in store for gourmet and fine wine aficionados, […]
AccorHotels wants you to fall asleep faster, get deeper sleep and wake up refreshed: At the cutting edge of wellness, Pullman (a luxury brand of AccorHotels) pilots Dreem, an innovative, award winning technology, scientifically proven to promote a superior, deeper sleep, in two key properties. AccorHotels announced its partnership with Rythm, the award-winning neurotechnology company, […]
Wird der Elbtower Hamburgs nächstes Mega-Bauprojekt? Nur ein Jahr nach der Einweihung der spektakulären Elbphilharmonie stellte (Noch-)Bürgermeister Olaf Scholz Anfang Februar ein weiteres “Jahrhundert-Projekt” in der Hansestadt Hamburg vor: Den “Elbtower” in der Hafencity – das mit 233,30 Metern höchste Gebäude der Stadt. Ein Mega-Büroturm, der auch ein Hotel beherbergen soll. Gemeinsam mit Christoph Felger, […]
Marriott International announced a multi-year partnership with leading European football club FC Bayern, with Courtyard by Marriott becoming the official hotel partner for Germany’s most popular and successful football club. The partnership will also give the 100M+ members of Marriott’s loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) […]
Are you ready to buy your own flying car? On the 6th & 7th of March (press only) and between the 8th and 18th of March (public days) at the Geneva Motor Show in booth 1210, PAL-V will unveil the world’s first flying car production model – the PAL-V Liberty. Not only a decisive milestone […]
