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The Fondation Louis Vuitton aims to represent a new phase in the art patronage
The Fondation Louis Vuitton will open its doors to the public on Monday, 27 October 2014. Luxury conglomerate LVMH wants to encourage and promote contemporary artistic creation both in France and internationally via Fondation Louis Vuitton, set to open its doors on Monday, 27 October 2014. The Foundation will be located in a 11 700 … Read more
vacation rentals by luxury hotel chains. A response to short term rental booking sites
vacationrentals by Four Seasons luxury chain. A new vacation rental portal launched by Four Seasons. Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons jumps on the vacation rental trend with a new rental portal, a response to the growing popularity short term rental booking siteslike Airbnb, FlipKey, VRBO and so on. The Canadian-based luxury hotel brand is following … Read more
Landmark Tower, Essex Victorian water tower, available for £1.25 million
Essex Landmark for Sale. A luxury three-bedroom home in a Victorian water tower. Landmark Tower in Essex, a Victorian water tower, which sits at the heart of Repton Park is a landmark in every sense. The 50m high, Grade II listed Landmark Tower is an iconic property, the interior of which belies its historic past. Formerly … Read more
Six Senses prepares to unveil its first resort in Europe
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is opening its first European resort in Portugal’s Douro Valley, classified by UNESCO as a heritage site. Scheduled for next year, Six Senses’ first European location in Portugal will welcome its first clients in Spring 2015. Six Senses is a hotel and spa management company comprised of nine resorts and … Read more
Millennials look for hotels with conveniences and luxury services
Millennials are more likely than older travelers to seek out hotels with luxury services such as dry cleaning (32%), massage or spa services (30%) and pet-friendliness (23%), according to a new survey released by Chase Card Services. Furthermore, the survey shows millennial travelers are more likely to say it’s a ‘deal breaker’ if a hotel … Read more