Nothing puts a damper on a perfect holiday or terrific business trip than coming home and feeling out of shape. Or gaining a few pounds at that week-long work conference with daily catered breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Or just feeling tired and under energized during a long week of adventuring. So, combat post-trip exhaustion by […]
A trio of hip hoteliers brings its brand of big-city cool to the Swiss Alps. By Erin Riley Gstaad may be ritzier, St. Moritz more cultured, but ask those who frequent Verbier, the town at the heart of Switzerland’s Quatre Vallées, and they will tell you it has everything its neighbors do, plus a cool cachet […]
FLASH: Get ready to part with $100,000 a night at this palatial Las Vegas hotel Las Vegas is not short on opulent and ultra-expensive hotel suites and mini fortunes are made and lost at the numerous casinos, and sometimes they are spent on living it up within this City of Lights. Case in point: This […]
The luxury tower, which rises 240 metres tall, will include a 289-room St. Regis hotel and 432 residences Work is progressing at the Dhs1.2bn Palm Tower, the 52-story tower that is set to open this year in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. The luxury tower, which rises 240 metres tall, will include a 289-room St. Regis hotel, […]
In that Winter dream, there you are huddled around an ice-sculpted table in an igloo-bar, seated comfortably on a fur-covered ice stool as you sip an hand-crafted icy drink from frosty glass carved from ice, all while you trade stories with your friends or fellow travelers about the day’s adventures in the SubZero outside. The […]
The Marina Bay Sands in Singapore Location: Google maps Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956 Hotel website: Marina Bay Sands The most expensive hotel ever built, Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel comprises three 55-story towers, 2560 luxury rooms and suites, and 18 different room types. Crowning the three hotel towers at 200 m (656 ft) in […]
Marriott Opens World’s Largest Four Points Hotel in Saudi’s Makkah $MAR The property features 1,136 rooms US hotel operator Marriott International has announced the opening of the largest property in the world under its Four Points by Sheraton brand in the Saudi holy city of Makkah. The property features 1,136 rooms, including 121 suites, and […]
Abu Dhabi Welcomed 2.4-M+ Visitors in 1-H of This Year Indian visitor numbers were up 19% Y-Y in 1-H of Y 2018 Abu Dhabi welcomed over 2.4-M visitors during the 1st 6 months of the year, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) revealed. The 2,413,230 hotel guests marked an […]
Banyan Tree Residences Coming to Dubai Asian HQ’d hotel and spa star, Banyan Tree, has begun construction of its brand of residences in Dubai Checking in to a %-star hotel is easy, checking out, not so much. The Big Q: What if you did not have to checkout permanently? Enter the realm of branded residences. […]
Mountain Lodge, ‘trailers’ Hotel, Among Projects to be Opened in Hatta Meraas will also open an adventure center and an interactive tourism information hub in the mountain town Dubai developer Meraas has announced plans to open several new projects in the mountain town of Hatta, including retail and hospitality offerings. The developer said the projects […]
Luxury eco-Hotel opens in Sharjah, 2 More to Open this Year Located in Kalba, Kingfisher Lodge offers a total of 25 Tents for guests A new luxury eco-hotel has opened in Sharjah’s Kalba, near the Omani border, as the emirate looks to expand its hospitality offering. The boutique hotel, Kingfisher Lodge, offers a total of […]
The Audemars Piguet Hotel in Switzerland Gets a Makeover Located in the Vallée de Joux, the project will be completed by Y 2020 The Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet is 1 of the finest mechanical watchmakers in the world. Its Gérald Genta-designed Royal Oak collection has become a horological icon with a shape so recognizable and […]
New York City’s Plaza Hotel Has Been Sold The iconic buyers of The Plaza are Shahal Khan, founder of Dubai-based family office White City Ventures, and Kamran Hakim, of New York landlord Hakim Organization. They agreed to pay $600-M for the hotel, at 1 Central Park South and 5th Avenue, in a deal that is […]
Parc Fermé, Dubai’s Supercar Storage Facility Parc Fermé is a 1-stop automotive hotel and spa for car lovers in the region Inside an industrial area in Dubai lies a nondescript warehouse. Actually, it’s a series of internally linked warehouses but the facade is as bland and grey as the multitude of identical bland and […]
Dubai Offers 1st Look Inside QE2 Hotel The world famous ocean liner is being converted into a luxury hotel and museum Social media users have been offered a 1st glimpse inside the world world famous Queen Elizabeth II (QE2) ocean liner as it undergoes a multi-million-dollar conversion into a hotel. The ship had been thought […]
World Famous Ocean Liner, QE2 Moved to Dubai’s Drydocks for Conversion The ship is set to reopen as a hotel more than a decade after being acquired by a Dubai investment firm. The world famous Queen Elizabeth II (aka QE2) liner has been moved to Dubai’s Drydocks World as it undergoes a conversion into a […]
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2018 The preparations for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este are well advanced, and the motto for this year’s event on the shores of Lake Como is “Hollywood on the Lake”. Let’s have a fascinating look at the past. Many winning automobiles from years gone by were eminently equipped for film stardom. […]
World’s New Tallest Hotel to Open in Dubai The Emirate already holds the record for the world’s tallest hotel with the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai will become the home of the world’s new tallest hotel in the coming weeks as the Gevora prepares to opens its doors. The emirate already held the record for the […]
Dubai’s Bulgari Resort Hotel Opens in December $MAR The Bulgari Resort is located on an exclusive Seahorse-shaped island off of Jumeirah Road Dubai’s new Bulgari Resort, claimed to be the emirate’s most expensive hotel, will officially open to the public on 7 December, as part of a wider project under development by holding company Meraas. […]
On Hospitality: Rotana CEO Omer Kaddouri As Abu Dhabi hotel group Rotana celebrates its 25th Anniversary, Omer Kaddouri explains why the last have been the toughest yet When UAE hotel group Rotana opened its 1st property in Y 1993, a year after its founding, the Gulf hotel market was unrecognizable from the glittering towers and […]
Sanctum Inle Resort Lauded As One Of The World’s Most Outstanding Hotel Debuts Sanctum Inle Resort, a new 94-room resort situated on the banks of storied Inle Lake, has won a coveted spot in Condé Nast Traveller India’s Hot List 2017. The Indian version of the prestigious magazine brand has announced its annual compendium […]
Fire Breaks Out in Dubai’s Movenpick JBR Hotel This is the 3rd fire to break out in the Dubai Marina area within a week. A minor fire occurred at the Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach Dubai last Monday, the 3rd within a week to break out in the Dubai Marina area. Follow Tinia Nassif @webteee Fire at […]
Thailand Hotel Real Estate News: Park Hyatt Park Hyatt Bangkok opened its doors today, 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 features contemporary architecture matched by luxurious residential interiors, expertly curated art, world-class food and wine, […]
Hotel News: Six Senses Coming to USA Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas creates places in which to reconnect, in settings of incredible natural beauty together with exceptional guest experiences. whilst being part of the local fabric and culture, Six Senses is very much in tune with the wider world. It offers crafted guest experiences to stimulate, […]
Hotel News: Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) in Oahu Offering mid-century modern design with island influences, this stylish hotel is a 6-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and 3 miles from Diamond Head hiking area. Airy, colorful rooms have balconies and tropical accents, and feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as sitting areas and minifridges. […]
Travel News: The Best High Tea in Asia All the tea in China isn’t necessarily drunk in China. Nor is all the high tea consumed in England. This spring, hotels from Bangkok to Tokyo are reaching for new heights with new high tea specials that drink in great views, exalt chocolate, invoke gay Paree and […]
Travel Review: Venice, Italy, Old World Charm With its untouched beauty and never-ending stream of tourists, Venice still manages to enchant and beguile The magical city of Venice in Italy effortlessly hangs on to its charm like trinkets on a bracelet. Not much has changed here over the centuries, but that’s part of its appeal, […]
Dubai’s W Hotel Launches $9,500 a Night Suite The launch comes as hotels in the market continue to face price pressure due to new supply and mid market entrants The W Dubai Hotel in Al Habtoor City has launched 72 suites with prices for the largest starting from Dhs35,000 ($9,529) per night. The Extreme WOW […]
MGM to Operate Dubai Hotel Resort $MGM The project will include regional debuts of MGM’s brands with a Dubai version of the famous Bellagio hotel Dubai government-owned real estate management firm Wasl Asset Management has selected US hotel and entertainment company MGM Hospitality to develop, advise and operate a 26-acre branded beachfront development. The Dubai […]
Abu Dhabi Approves Shams Marina, 5-Star Hotel Projects In total the authority approved 24 development projects for Q-4 Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council (UPC) has approved a number of project including the Shams Marina on Al Reem Island and a new 5-Star hotel on Saadiyat Island. In total the authority approved 24 development projects for […]
A New World of Travel Luxury: The Anam Vietnam Set to celebrate its grand opening in April, The Anam overlooks 300 metres of absolute beachfront on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula, basking in sunshine at least 300 days of the year. The luxurious five-star resort, which will celebrate its grand opening in April this year, […]
Dubai Opens New St. Regis Polo Resort The Andalusian-style resort is the 1st St Regis-branded Polo Resort globally The St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club had its soft opening Monday. Mohammed Al Habtoor, Vice Chairman and CEO, Al Habtoor Group, said: “We’ve opened 50 rooms today and by the end of March, […]
sbe to Open Mondrian Doha sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates award-winning hospitality venues globally, will open its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of Mondrian Doha, Qatar in spring (quarter two), 2017. This soft opening will set the stage for Mondrian Doha’s grand opening celebration, which […]
Bulgari Resort & Residences to Feature Dubai’s most Expensive Hotel Bulgari’s executive vice president Silvio Ursini said the room rates will be “by far the highest in the market” he upcoming Bulgari Resort and Residences on Dubai’s Jumeira Bay Island will take the crown of the Emirate’s most expensive hotel when it opens later this […]
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, “The Best of The Best” Thursday, US President Elect Donald Trump opened his Inauguration celebrations praising his Cabinet picks and supportive lawmakers, and the “total genius” who built the hotel where the event took place. Donald Trump turned what is normally a “staid lunch” at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, […]
The Sanchaya Valentines Romance Packages The Sanchaya doesn’t necessarily expect to be the same setting for any couple’s proposal, wedding, honeymoon and renewal of vows, but a host of new packages coming out this year invites just such a possibility. The new packages leverage a storybook setting on Lagoi Bay, replete with powder white sands, […]
Palm Beach News: Palm House to Set a New Standard of Luxury The Bob Matthews designed Palm House at 160 Royal Palm Way Palm Beach is set to become an Icon of luxury and sophistication in Palm Beach, Florida. Palm House is a boutique luxury hotel and residence collection consisting of 70 suites and penthouses […]
Happy Christmas, Ferrari 488 GTB at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel $RACE Beverly Wilshire Luxury Hotel in Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire Hotel Address: 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 USA Beverly Wilshire Hotel is a landmark since opening in Y 1928, Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) combines history and glamor […]
The Sanchaya a Luxury Christmas Destination The Sanchaya is pulling out all the stops to mark Christmas and New Year’s Eve with merry good cheer and a collection of events that include a four-course champagne dinner hosted by the world’s oldest champagne house. With December temperatures set to average a balmy 27 degrees Celsius at […]
Wine News: Interview with The Sanchaya’s Sommelier Stanley Chang In life, we are all collectors, whether it be memories of our pasts, keepsakes from our journeys or goals for our futures. We constantly create, compose and gather our ideas, symbols, stories and travel experiences, storing them in the recesses of our minds and in our […]
Olovson Takes Charge Of Luxurious Getaway Destination Near Singapore The Sanchaya welcomes seasoned professional with diverse background A man with over two decades of luxury hospitality experience and an enthusiasm for employee development and relations has been appointed to the helm of the award-winning Sanchaya. Magnus Olovson comes to the 9.6-hectare beachfront property on Bintan […]
The Sanchaya Bintan Promotes Alternative To Plastic Surgery An approach to health and well-being that smooths facial wrinkles endorsed by some of the world’s biggest names including Madonna and Kim Kardashian has come to The Sanchaya Bintan. Developed by renowned healer and skincare expert Kazumasa Kawasaki, who has an estimated 100,000 followers predominantly in his […]
While the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will not officially open for a few more months, the hotel is already taking reservations. Once opened, the hotel will feature both hotel rooms and private residences, however, the establishment promises all guests will have an unobstructed view of the city, regardless of the floor they are on. The […]
Aman Canal Grande, Venice, Italy The Aman group’s 7-Star hotel on Venice’s Grand Canal comes with all the trappings of a historic palazzo San Polo is one of the oldest parts of Venice and the smallest of the 6 sestieri, and is known for its beautiful palaces. Since Y 1097, San Polo has been the […]
Zika Virus Scare Slows Travel To Miami $AAL, $JBLU The latest data reveals that travelers have booked fewer hotel rooms in downtown Miami, and leisure airfares to the greater Miami area have have fallen in the weeks since the Zika virus was detected there. Hotels sold 2.9% fewer rooms in Miami’s central business district and […]
Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay, Morocco The opening of the Banyan Tree Tamouda Bay boasts at least a couple of 1sts: the 1st all-pool villa resort in Morocco, and the 1st outpost of the Singaporean brand in Africa and along the Mediterranean. Set along Morroco’s north-eastern coastline within sightline of the Rif Mountains and the Martil […]
Hotel News: Nobu Hotel Riyadh Nobu Hotel Riyadh and General Manager Mark Carnazzola are pleased to announce key management appointments in preparation for its much anticipated opening. The hotel, one of a handful scheduled to open around the world, will follow Nobu Hospitality’s first Las Vegas project, a boutique hotel within Caesars Palace Las Vegas. […]
Testing Being Done to Check Safety of Emaar’s New ‘Tallest’ Dubai Tower When ready, The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour will be 100 metres taller than the Burj Khalifa Dubai developer Emaar Properties has completed advanced wind tunnel tests to check the structural strength and durability of its new upcoming super-tall tower in Dubai, it […]
Real Estate: NYC’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel Converting to Condos $HLT New York’s landmark Waldorf Astoria Hotel to close in the Spring of Y 2017 so owner Anbang Insurance Group Co. can begin converting most of the more than 1,400 rooms to luxury condominiums. The luxury hotel, managed by Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) is set […]
The Iconic Hotel Del Coronado Hotel Sold In $6.5-B “Packaged” Deal $BX, $HOT, $MAR China’s Anbang Insurance Group has bought the 128 year old iconic Hotel Del Coronado in a $6.5-B deal that includes the Strategic Hotels & Resorts. The hotel group, which also owns the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, the Westin St. Francis in San […]
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Opens The 200-Room hotel is located on Al Maryah Island The third Four Seasons in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and 1st in Abu Dhabi, saw its 1st guests Thursday. Located on Al Maryah Island, the 200-room hotel adjoins the Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, the UAE capital’s new international […]
Damac Properties Reveals its Aykon Daredevil Attraction The development will allow daredevils to venture to the edge of the roof in just a harness Dubai property developer Damac has revealed more details about its adrenaline-fueled project Aykon Dare, which allows daredevil visitors to lean over the edge of the roofline. The 1st-of-its-kind tourist attraction will […]
Warner Bros To Open Mega Theme Park In Abu Dhabi $TWX The $1-B park at Yas Island is scheduled to open in Y 2018 Abu Dhabi will soon open a new $1-B Warner Bros, a unit of Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) themed destination, it was announced Tuesday. Located on Yas Island, the development will include a […]