Pioneer in addressing the distinct needs of the female traveler, MGallery announced the appointment of Ines de la Fressange as global ambassador for the brand. As a model, muse and modern active woman, she is renowned the world over as the epitome of natural elegance. Well-travelled and worldy-wise, Ines de la Fressange embodies the discerning […]
Emaar Hospitality Group, a subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC, has achieved a milestone of 10,000 hotel rooms across its 11 operational hotels and 30 upcoming projects. Of these, over 2,500 are operational at the Group’s 11 hotels in Dubai while over 7,500 rooms are under development in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey and […]
Hong Kong’s new futuristic new Kennedy Town Swimming Pool, designed by Farrells, has won a 2017 American Architecture Prize in the Recreational Architecture category. The Kennedy Town Swimming Pool Completed earlier this year, the Kennedy Town Swimming Pool complex includes a 50-metre outdoor pool, an outdoor leisure pool, indoor and outdoor massage baths, a 50-metre […]
MOIA, the mobility startup from the Volkswagen Group, introduced its comprehensive ride pooling concept just one year after its inception. The MOIA concept provides new mobility options that will significantly reduce traffic in major cities. The startup presented its ride pooling ecosystem with the mission “One Million Cars off the Road” at TechCrunch in Berlin, […]
Lässiger Chic und modernes Design mit frecher Berliner Note: Im Rahmen der Pullman ArtNight präsentierte sich das Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof am 5. Dezember 2017 nach einer mehrere Monate andauernden Renovierung offiziell im neuen Look. Das im eleganten Bauhausstil gestaltete Hotel vereint nun avantgardistisches Interieur mit schlichter Funktionalität und verfügt über 377 Zimmer und Suiten, 18 […]
Wie weit ist es vom noblen Wolfsburger 5-Sterne Hotel The Ritz Carlton zur Winterwelt in der Autostadt Wolfsburg? Garnicht weit, nur ein paar Schritte. Sehr praktisch! Die Winterwelt wird nämlich auf dem Gelände der Autostadt veranstaltet, also dort, wo sich auch das Nobelhotel befindet. Ex-Volkswagen-Boss Ferdinand Piech hatte die wunderbare Idee, hier am VW-Auslieferungszentrum eines […]
Three-Star Michelin chef Takashi Saito to open first Sushi Saito outside Japan at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. First Sushi Saito outside Japan at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong A legendary chef is poised to join the most celebrated destination for fine cuisine in Hong Kong. Coming in April 2018, three Michelin star Sushi Saito […]
M Social, the Singapore hotel brand that debuted just last year, has now successfully been transplanted abroad. A second M Social opened its doors in Auckland last month. It has received rave reviews on international travel portal TripAdvisor, with 78% of guests giving it a 5-star rating. M Social to open more hotels With the […]
Marriott Hotels converts a shower door into a shareable canvas: The hotel brand is coming clean about its latest innovation quest – helping guests capture their moments of inspiration, in the shower. Marriott Shower Door: Capture Your Moments of Inspiration Who hasn’t come up with a brilliant idea while shampooing, and then forgets it by […]
CHTC and Chris Bangle present REDS, the fully electric city car. REDS is a project developed by Chris Bangle and his team for CHTC (China Hi-Tech Group Corporation). It is not a concept car, a research program or a design exercise for an indefinite future: instead it is the first phase of a program with […]
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, MASSIVart Collection and Sid Lee Architecture unveiled the hotel’s new permanent art collection. Displayed on 21 floors, the collection combines 123 works by 37 renowned contemporary artists from Québec and Canada, including Michel de Broin, Patrick Coutu, Nicolas Grenier and Geneviève Cadieux. Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Art Collection In the wake […]
Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open and operate a new hotel in Washington D.C. Expected to open in fall 2019, the brand’s first Washington D.C. property will reside in the city’s emerging Union Market area. The hotel is the brand’s second property announced […]
Airbnb makes group travel easy with the global launch of split payments. Airbnb is becoming the first accommodation provider to build and implement a seamless, global split payments feature to travelers around the world. Highlights of the Split Payments Feature Over 80,000 groups have successfully used the feature from all over the world in nearly […]
Von einem kleinen Jungen in einer Limousine und einem großen Jungen in seiner Suite: Über das Pullman Hotel Munich Als ich noch klein war, und das ist ziemlich lange her, da bedeutete der Name Pullman für mich: Ein sehr großes, sehr luxuriöses Auto. Mein Großvater zeigte mir mal eine solche Mercedes Pullman Limousine, die vor […]
Und wenn ich groß bin, dann werde ich ein richtig schickes Hotel: Rundgang über die Baustelle des Steigenberger Hotel München. Am 22. November hatte ich die Gelegenheit, mir die Baustelle des neuen Steigenberger Hotel München anzuschauen. Es wird auf allen Etagen gehämmert, geklopft, gesägt, gebohrt, gemacht. Draußen an der Glasfassade hing an diesem Tag noch […]
A daring transformation is underway of the award-winning Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, elevating the tropical UNESCO beach haven to a new level of modern luxury and indulgence. The new look is the work of cutting-edge designer Bill Bensley and his Bangkok and Bali based teams. It sees the signature colour scheme changed from earthen tones […]
App for blind people: Students at Singularity University at NASA Research Park, CA, have created an app that allows blind people to identify the world directly in front of them using machine vision technology. The app for blind people, Aipoly, is an intelligent assistant for the visually impaired that empowers them to explore and understand […]
Located at the rooftop of Ocean Terminal new extension building of Hong Kong’s largest shopping centre, Harbour City, the Observatory Deck named “Ocean Terminal Deck” is now open to the public for free. It is a five-storey complex situated at the end of Ocean Terminal and surrounded by the sea with its prime location extending […]
Hyatt Hotels announced the opening of Andaz Singapore, the first Andaz hotel to open in Southeast Asia. Located at the heart of cultural crossroads, where Kampong Glam, Little India and the Bras Basah Bugis arts and entertainment hub meet, the locally inspired boutique hotel draws inspiration from its lively surroundings – intimate alleyways filled with […]
Anbang Insurance Group New York Office (“Anbang”) and AECOM Tishman, the premier global construction firm, announced that the first phase of construction work to renovate and restore the historic Waldorf Astoria New York will begin in December. Waldorf Astoria New York Major Construction Since the Waldorf Astoria New York achieved the designation as New York […]
With the Opening of New Innovation Gallery, Hilton Officially Joins “I-270” Tech Corridor Hilton announced the opening of its Innovation Gallery, a first-of-its-kind incubator and experiential showcase for cutting-edge product developments that will shape the future of Hilton hospitality. Hilton Innovation Gallery open to invited guests Open to invited guests including Hilton Team Members, hotel […]
Lamborghini presents the new design concept Lamborghini of the Terzo Millennio. The collaboration with two laboratories of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT and Automobili Lamborghini marks the first steps of a possible future Lamborghini electric super sports car. The concept physically imagines design and technology theories of tomorrow, while sustaining the visual intrigue, breath-taking […]
Airbus and Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft will be allocated among the ultra low-cost airlines Frontier Airlines (United States), JetSMART (Chile), Volaris (Mexico) and Wizz Air (Hungary) upon the completion of final purchase agreements […]
Hong Kong ‘s buzzing metropolis keeps it well-documented as one of the most exciting destinations in the world for city life, but many are surprised to discover Hong Kong’s greatest secret: its stunning natural beauty. This is where lush rural land reveals spectacular cityscapes, remote beaches, rustic villages, serene islands and stunning hiking and cycling […]
Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites. Emirates: Fully enclosed First Class Private Suites With floor to ceiling sliding doors and sleek design features inspired by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Emirates’ new suites takes luxury and privacy to the next level. Offering up […]
Die neue Marke ARBOREA Hotels und Resorts eröffnet im Frühjahr 2018 das ARBOREA Marina Resort Neustadt in der Lübecker Bucht. Arborea Resort Neustadt: Top Lage Lübecker Bucht Top Lage: Als einziges Hotel in der ancora Marina liegt es eingebettet zwischen Yachthafen, Salzwiesen und Ostsee. Unter dem Credo Experience.Together. erfahren Gäste ein legeres, unkompliziertes und vernetztes […]
Marriott International teams with Samsung and Legrand to unveil hospitality industry’s IoT Hotel Room of the future, enabling the company to deepen personalized guest experience As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly active role in our daily lives, Marriott International has teamed with two leading companies – Samsung and Legrand – to launch […]
The much-anticipated Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has opened its doors, making it the first new-build, international luxury hotel to open in Sydney’s CBD this millennium. Centrally located opposite the International Convention Centre, the $500M Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour will play a major role in the ongoing revitalisation of the vibrant Darling Harbour precinct. It also […]
Don’t worry about emailscam anymore: Netsafe, New Zealand’s independent online safety organisation, just announced an innovative approach to fighting back against scammers; Re:scam. The new artificially intelligent (AI) email assistant comes at a critical time with cybercrime having cost New Zealand almost $257m in the past year, according to industry body APWG. Given that 70 […]
In diesem Winter öffnet das neue Steigenberger Hotel München. Stylisches Design und bayerischer Charme: Mit „Hospitality made in Germany – auf höchstem Niveau” will Steigenberger Gäste aus aller Welt und trendbewußte Münchener gleichermaßen überzeugen. In Schwabing sollen moderner “Bavarian Lifestyle” und der Chic eines Weltklassehotels zusammengebracht werden. Spätestens Anfang März 2018 werden sich die Gäste […]
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort, marking its debut in the country and further growing the brand’s portfolio of world class resorts. Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort is set against the backdrop of Sal‘s famous Santa Maria beach. With a striking oceanfront location near the charming fishing village of Santa Maria, […]
Novotel und ZÜRICHescape lancierten mit Room67 den ersten Hotel Escape Room der Schweiz. Jetzt wurde der PR-Gag bei den Worldwide Hospitality Awards in Paris mit dem Award «Best Innovation in Hotel Concept» ausgezeichnet! Jeder hat das schon einmal erlebt. Wochenlang freut man sich auf den geplanten Städtetrip oder die erfolgversprechende Geschäftsreise. Doch kaum im Hotel, […]
NOON VR headset and Remote feature was selected as CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree in Virtual and Augmented Reality product category. FXGear, a developer and supplier of AR and VR technologies in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment markets, announced that the company has received the Honoree award at the CES 2018 Innovation Awards in the […]
Hilton caters to increased demand for next-generation airport hotel locations with the debut of new hotels in Boston, Los Angeles, Nashville and Toronto Hilton – five new airport hotel locations Just in time for the holidays, the Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton hotel portfolios, three of Hilton’s 14 […]
Matterport, an immersive media technology company, today reflected on the momentum around its 3D reality capture and application platform, sharing that immersive technology is quickly being adopted and becoming the preferred medium to experience and collaborate around real-world spaces. Matterport has made 3D reality capture the new standard for sharing real-world spaces The growing adoption […]
NH Hotel Group and Philips Lighting have launched new Mood Rooms at the NH Collection Eurobuilding hotel in Madrid. For the first time, a hotel room can create settings that adapt to the specific needs and emotions of guests. Equipped with the latest in technology, lighting and sound, these rooms create different settings that can […]
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas announced the appointment of Pepper, the humanoid robot, as hotel Technical Ambassador. The newest team member will primarily be based in the Sky Lobby located on the 23rd floor, greeting guests, and complementing hotel services through engaging and playful entertainment. Humanoid Robot “Pepper” is a team member More than a lobby […]
Erstmals können Gäste der NH Hotel Group in den neuen Mood Rooms ihr Hotelzimmer individuell gestalten und per iPad Licht, Musik, Vorhänge oder Klimaanlage an ihren Bedürfnissen anpassen. Gemeinsam mit Philips Lighting hat die NH Hotel Group in Madrid Ihre Idee vom „Hotel der Zukunft” vorgestellt. „Hallo, ich bin ihr Zimmer!”, heißt es ab sofort […]
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island won 22 awards at the annual World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards 2017. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island was the shining star at the annual World Luxury Restaurant Awards, held in Hanoi, Vietnam this year. The resort swept the evening with an astounding 22 awards, the most awards won by a single […]
The Nissan IMx, an all-electric crossover concept vehicle offering fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometers, was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The innovative concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan’s approach to changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated with […]
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Astana, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Kazakhstan. The 253-room hotel offers a wide range of amenities including unrivaled event space and a state-of-the-art spa, ideal for local and international travelers to Kazakhstan’s capital city. Hilton Astana next to Silk Way shopping mall Hilton Astana occupies a […]
Melia Hotels International announced the imminent opening of the Melia Iguazu, the only hotel located in the heart of Iguazu National Park in Argentina, considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and World Heritage site by UNESCO. The hotel is the only hotel with panoramic views of the famous “Devil’s Throat”, and […]
Hyatt announced the opening of the first Park Hyatt hotel in the Caribbean, Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour. Set within Christophe Harbour, the 126-room luxury resort spans the secluded beach of Banana Bay at the foot of St. Kitts’ lush rolling hills and offers unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring Nevis. Offering […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced it has entered into a franchise agreement with Spirit Ridge Owners Association, and in December 2017, Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, a global collection of unique and story-worthy stay experiences. Situated 250 miles east of Vancouver in Osoyoos, British Columbia, the luxury Spirit […]
Qatar Airways has announced today that it has acquired approximately 9.61 per cent stake in Cathay Pacific Airways. Both Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways collaborate together as members of the oneworld alliance. Qatar Airways has entered into an agreement to purchase an amount of 378,188,000 shares of Cathay Pacific Airways being approximately 9.61 per cent […]
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) 年香港上海大酒店有限公司 celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for The Peninsula London in Belgravia, London. The Duke of Westminster attended as Guest of Honour at the ceremony which was hosted by HSH Chairman, The Honourable Sir Michael Kadoorie. Speaking at the event, Sir Michael said: “This is an important day for our […]
Marking its first presence on the Eastern coast of Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui. Located on the tropical island paradise of Koh Samui on the Gulf of Thailand, The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui seamlessly combines the brand’s legendary service with the traditional spirit of Thai hospitality and colorful […]
Excellence Punta Cana, the all-inclusive resort from luxury hospitality leaders, Excellence Group, has reopened its doors following a four-month, $45 million dollar renovation. Maintaining the resort’s original romantic island charm and elegance that earned it a spot on Trip Advisor’s ‘Top 25-All Inclusive Caribbean Resorts, the property now also features completely renovated and new onsite […]
LEGO bricks have captivated kids and kids-at-heart for generations. Now, Airbnb and LEGO House invite you to an experience of a lifetime. Spend a night at the LEGO house For one night, the newly built LEGO House in Billund, Denmark – a 12,000-square meter house filled with 25 million bricks – will be one lucky […]
Google just opened its Poly by Google platform where you can find, share and use virtual and augmented reality objects. And what’s best: It’s free! If you’re building for virtual and augmented reality, you need 3D objects for your apps. With Tilt Brush and Blocks, Google makes 3D creation easier. “Now, we want to enable […]
