AccorHotels and SNCF Group signed a strategic partnership for the development of the Orient Express brand. 134 years to the day after the first Orient Express trip between Paris and Constantinople (October 4th, 1883), SNCF Group, owner of the iconic “Orient Express” brand, teams up with AccorHotels to continue the development of Orient Express within […]
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s European flagship Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London Hotel, has unveiled the first phase of its extensive restoration, designed to confirm this historic hotel’s position as one of the best in the world. The hotel remains open throughout the renovation which will be completed in the third quarter of 2018. Mandarin Oriental […]
Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai opened its doors on October 13, 2002 as the first Four Seasons hotel in China. Throughout its distinguished tenure in the heart of Shanghai, the award-winning Hotel has continued to evolve to provide the ultimate products and services, elevating the guest experience in all aspects. Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai will celebrate […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for the Párisi Udvar Hotel in Budapest – joining Hôtel du Louvre in Paris as the second hotel in Europe for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and third outside of the U.S. The Unbound Collection goes Budapest Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with Párizs Property Kft for the […]
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a property in the Middle East’s leading gateway for capital and investment, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre is expected to begin welcoming guests in Autumn 2017, […]
On September 30, 1957, the company Austrian Airlines Österreichische Luftverkehrs Aktiengesellschaft was founded in the large meeting room of Creditanstalt bank in Vienna’s Schottengasse. Austrian Airlines: The first flight An Austrian Airlines aircraft took off for London on March 31, 1958 marking the airline’s very first flight. Austrian Airlines arose in line with proportional political […]
Marriott International’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook Messenger and Slack, and Aloft’s ChatBotlr, simplify travel for guests throughout their journey. Marriott is expanding upon the heart of its hospitality, its hundreds of thousands of associates, by creating additional points of engagement for guests, powered by artificial intelligence. Marriott and Aloft chatbots Recently, Aloft Hotels launched the […]
Expedia has launched Expedia Collections, a new resource to help travelers find the best hotels for every experience. The new hub is made to find “top-rated hotels easier than ever”. Six Expedia Collecions Initially launching with six Expedia Collections – Beach, Relaxation, Family Fun, Culture & History, Shopping and Snow, each list has been curated […]
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced the debut of The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi, as the oceanfront resort just opened on the Malaysian island. Set in a tranquil private bay, the resort is surrounded by an ancient jungle, while its beachfront is shelter by trees and gently lapped by the Andaman Sea. Designed to reflect the beauty and […]
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Launches First-Ever Urban Glamping Experience in Los Angeles Glamping: Sleep under the stars in the City of Stars A landmark property since opening in 1928, Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel is bringing a touch of the “great outdoors” to its Veranda Suite terrace with the first urban glamping […]
The Mexico Tourism Board unveiled a new global campaign, “A World of Its Own” in New York City. The campaign represents the next chapter in Mexico’s global tourism positioning and promotion and focuses on the vibrant, multi-faceted experiences that keep visitors coming back to Mexico and its hundreds of destinations, time and again. The “A […]
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, Latvia’s first five-star luxury Kempinski Hotel, will open its doors to guests as of October. With the famous Latvian National Opera House by its side and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at its feet, the hotel presents a whole new level of comfort and elegance to both city […]
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of the highest hotel in Vietnam, InterContinental Hanoi Hotel Landmark72 in Hanoi. Perched atop the towering Keangnam Landmark72 from the 62nd to 71st floors, InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 is now welcoming guests to enjoy one of the 359 sophisticated and luxurious rooms. The capital’s newest stand-out luxury hotel […]
Airbnb just added the ability to book restaurant reservations directly through its app. A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why now you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through Airbnb, powered by the restaurant reservation platform Resy. The ability […]
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts today announced that Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is set to open on 16 November 2017. Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo will be the second property in Sri Lanka for the luxury Asian hospitality group – joining Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, which opened in June 2016 – and is anticipated to be one […]
Hilton opened doors to the new Hilton Busan, marking its debut in South Korea’s second largest city. With its prime location on a pristine coastline in the East Busan Tourism Complex, Hilton Busan is set to be a hub for business and leisure travel to this dynamic region. The hotel will offer two innovative dining […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Shanghai Hotel Global Harbor in Shanghai’s Putuo District. Hyatt Regency Shanghai Global Harbor marks the seventh Hyatt-branded hotel in Shanghai, joining Park Hyatt Shanghai; Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai; Grand Hyatt Shanghai; Hyatt on the Bund, Shanghai; Hyatt Regency Chongming and Hyatt Regency Shanghai, Wujiaochang. Hyatt Regency […]
Following a Multi-Million Dollar Renovation, the 152-year-old Hotel de la Paix Relaunches as The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva The Ritz-Carlton announced the completion of the renovation of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, the legendary luxury hotel brand’s debut in Switzerland. Formerly known as Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, the 152-year-old hotel […]
Finchatton, the preeminent international design and development firm, has partnered with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to offer the first standalone Four Seasons Private Residences, located at Twenty Grosvenor Square in London. Opening in 2018, the residences will be the first Four Seasons Private Residences to be operated independently of a Four Seasons hotel or […]
With its grand opening just months away, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning March 1, 2018. With the personalised service for which Four Seasons is known combined with the friendly warmth of an island paradise, travellers can look forward to holidays that will be customised uniquely for […]
easyJet‘s European routes to connect with Norwegian‘s long-haul Network as airlines partner. Passengers will be able to book an easyJet short-haul flight and self-connect to a Norwegian long-haul flight in one simple transaction. Norwegian, the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline for the third consecutive year and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the fifth consecutive year, […]
Conceived by Gensler architects and designed by Yabu Pushelberg, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait easily stands among the most striking hotels in the world, and yet it is distinctly Kuwaiti in style and ambiance. Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait just opened A palette of warm colours and refined textures comes together in sophisticated spaces dressed with bespoke […]
Wharf Hotels announced the opening of Niccolo Chongqing in China. Chongqing’s new “sky hotel” is located in the heart of Jiangbeizui, Chongqing’s dynamic new Central Business District at the most fashionable address. A highly anticipated property since its award-winning sister hotel opened in Chengdu in 2015, Niccolo Chongqing, ideally placed on levels 54 through 62, […]
Bangkok is to get its first city observation. A 459-metre-high tower will rank 6th among the world’s tallest towers as well as be the tallest observation tower in Southeast Asia. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Bangkok Observation Tower is set on a 6,400 square metre land plot owned by Thailand’s […]
Car company Borgward to enter German market this year The Stuttgart-based automaker Borgward plans to enter the German market by the end of the year. “We are delighted that, following our successful start in China and other countries, we can now enter the German market,” said Ulrich Walker, CEO of Borgward Group AG, at the […]
The new Hyatt Regency Lucknow just opened in the capital of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Hyatt Regency Lucknow is the 27th Hyatt-branded hotel in India and further expands the company’s brand presence in South Asia. Conveniently located in the corporate hub of Vibhuti Khand, Hyatt Regency Lucknow is designed to connect […]
Launch of “The Floating Venice”, the world’s first underwater luxury vessel resort at “Cityscape Global” in Dubai. Developed by Kleindienst Group and valued at 2.5Bn AED (680m USD), The Floating Venice will be located in “The World” islands, 4km offshore from Dubai. Floating Venice has a capacity of up to 3,000 guests daily This unique […]
Sofitel Singapore City Centre Hotel will open its doors in October and will be the 800th hotel of the AccorHotels group in Asia Pacific. Nestled amidst historic shop houses and towering skyscrapers, the 223-room luxury hotel is elegantly designed, reflecting Singapore’s rich cultural heritage with undeniable French flair. Sofitel Singapore: An oasis at the heart […]
The Hyatt Centric brand announced the expansion of its collaboration with Grubhub, one of the nation’s leading online and mobile food ordering companies, from three hotels to nine in the United States. Hyatt Centric widens reach of its Restaurant To Go Program Hyatt Centric widens reach of its Restaurant To Go Program by offering more […]
The Jaguar FUTURE-TYPE is a premium compact on-demand vehicle concept: The fully autonomous concept imagines mobility in a world where Jaguar customers can summon a fully-charged FUTURE-TYPE on-demand. Offering a glimpse into the future, it is a car for a world of autonomous, connected, electric and shared mobility (ACES). At the heart of the concept […]
Es hätte schlimmer kommen können: Der Bentley Flying Spur, mit dem mich das Hotel Park Hyatt Zürich vom Züricher Flughafen abholen lässt, ist 625 PS stark und verwöhnt mich mit ungewöhnlich viel Kopf- und Beinfreiheit. Purer Luxus: Die vier einzeln verstellbaren Ledersitze bieten unter anderem eine Massagefunktion. Recht angenehm während der Fahrt. Mein Rücken entspannt […]
The legendary Jaguar E-Type is coming back! Jaguar Land Rover Classic presented an electric-powered Jaguar E-type at the Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest, which opened to the public on 8 September in London. The car, known as E-type Zero, has been restored and converted at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Coventry, not far from […]
Hilton announced the opening of Hilton Yantai, its second Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in the northern coastal city. Hilton Yantai occupies levels one to six and levels 26 to 41 Occupying levels one to six and levels 26 to 41 of the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-meter tall building in the heart of the city, […]
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) introduced its new ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ broadcast and digital spot, “Dream Vacation.” The brand’s innovative spot reinforces the destination’s identity as the paramount purveyor of adult freedom. Las Vegas New ‘What Happens Here, Stays Here’ Spot A casual meal takes an unexpected turn when a […]
Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors to the public on 11 November 2017. It is the first museum of its kind in the Arab world: a universal museum that focuses on shared human stories across civilisations and cultures. Located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pritzker Prize winning French […]
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has just achieved the coveted AAA Five Diamond rating, less than a year after opening in September 2016. Now part of an elite group of only eleven hotels in New York City, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is the latest addition to receive the prestigious AAA Five Diamond […]
Mandarin Oriental Taipei has received two awards from prestigious Taiwan financial newspaper, Commercial Times, at the 2017 Taiwan Service Awards. The hotel won “Best Service: Gold Award” in the hotel category and “Best of the Best Award” at Taiwan’s “Oscars” for the service industry. The hotel’s Duty Manager, Tien Lee, was recognised as “Service Elite” […]
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, adding a much-anticipated, soon-to-be-iconic hotel to the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards – the gateway to Beverly Hills. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills: Personal Concierge assigned to every guest As part of the Waldorf Astoria’s dedication to the ultimate in luxury […]
Melia Hotels International recently opened the Melia Shanghai Hongqiao. Located just a short distance from the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in the west of Shanghai and 10 minutes from Hongqiao Airport, the five-star hotel has a prime location for business travellers combined with exceptional dining and wellness facilities. Melia Shanghai Hongqiao: 187 rooms and […]
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts announced the ultra-luxury brand’s first mainland Chinese resort, Rosewood Sanya, on the paradise island of Sanya, on August 21, 2017. All 246 guestrooms at Rosewood Sanya are ocean facing The resort offers 246 panoramic ocean view rooms and five restaurants and lounges. 45 guestrooms include balcony plunge pools. Guestrooms measure from […]
Lilium Jet, the first zero-emission electric plane capable of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL), has completed a series of rigorous flight tests in the skies above Germany. The two-seater electric plane prototype executed a range of complex maneuvers, including its signature mid-air transition from hover mode to wing-borne forward flight. Lilium is now developing a […]
NH Hotel Group is expecting to open a new nhow hotel in Frankfurt’s flourishing Europaviertel (European Quarter) in the exhibition centre. At the beginning of 2021, the Company will open the new nhow Frankfurt, located in one of the skyscrapers planned by CA Immo. In 2021, the nhow lifestyle hotel will open in the ONE […]
The Opening of Waldorf Astoria Chengdu Underscores Hilton’s Strong Growth in Asia Pacific and Brings True Waldorf Service to the Capital of Sichuan Province Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, the company’s 200th hotel in Asia Pacific. Waldorf Astoria Chengdu: Located in a 52-storey, art deco inspired […]
Curio Collection by Hilton launches in the UK with the first hotel in central London. Overlooking the world-famous Trafalgar Square, The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hilton, has officially joined the exclusive collection of more than 35 hotels and resorts. As the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in the UK, the hotel was […]
Park Hyatt Bangkok opened its doors in May 2017, marking the first Park Hyatt hotel in Thailand. The hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Thai capital’s central business district. Park Hyatt Bangkok: Contemporary architecture matched by luxurious interiors Park Hyatt Bangkok features contemporary architecture matched by luxurious residential interiors, expertly curated art, […]
Hilton announced that ONE UN New York will join the Hilton network as Millennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza on August 30 as Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ seventh local property. The landmark hotel, situated alongside the United Nations headquarters, has long welcomed both leisure and business travelers, and the world’s most esteemed leaders, diplomats […]
Grand Hyatt Changsha, the first Grand Hyatt hotel in China’s Hunan Province, celebrated its grand opening August 21, 2017. The 354-room hotel crowns a 61-story tower on prestigious Xiangjiang Road, offering breathtaking views of Xiang River and the city skyline. A riverfront landmark just steps from Changsha’s historic sites, Grand Hyatt Changsha is expected to […]
Kempinski Cuba in Havana: Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana, Cuba’s first five-star luxury hotel, officially opened its doors to guests in June 2017. Centrally located in the heart of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the hotel brings a new level of guest experience to a city that has become a leading urban […]
The Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand celebrates further expansion in Japan with the opening of Conrad Osaka. Situated on the 33rd to 40th floors of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, and located on the prime stretch between the Umeda and Namba districts, Conrad Osaka welcomes guests to “Your Address in the Sky.” The hotel, which is […]
The Hyatt Regency brand teams up with spoken word artist Tarriona “Tank” Ball to debut a film inspired by the brand’s rich history of fostering connections #WorldOfUnderstanding 50 years ago, Hyatt Regency Atlanta opened its doors to civil rights leaders when others turned them away. That moment still inspires us today. See what happens in […]
