The Dutch approach to understated luxury: Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

With Europe’s fourth largest airport and nearly six million international visitors a year, Amsterdam is a thriving tourist destination. In this tourism hub the travelers now have a world class luxury hotel to experience. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts converted a historical property into an elegant 93-room luxury canalside hotel comprised of six historic 17th … Read more

Are lab-grown gems the key to a sustainable diamond trade?

Long plagued by ethical and environmental abuses, the diamond mining industry now faces a new challenge: safe, sustainable man-made gems

Bill Gates urges China’s wealthiest to give to charity

Businessman makes plea in People’s Daily for country to improve bad philanthropic record by investing in the poor

Peninsula Paris. A decidedly 21st century palace

The Peninsula at a glance. George Gershwin wrote, ‘An American in Paris’ while staying at this Parisian landmark hotel, one of France’s most iconic “grands hotels”. Peninsula Paris will be reopened in August 2014, but the available images show the grandeur of the project and the scale of Peninsula’s grand entrance into Europe. The century-old … Read more

Budget cuts threaten Kew Gardens’ world-class status

Up to 125 jobs to go at botanic institution after ministers impose £1.5m cuts despite warning of critical impact on research

Fairmont’s fourth property in China opened in Nanjing

Fairmont Nanjing Opens Its Doors. The city of Nanjing is one of the fastest growing travel destinations in China. It is no wonder that luxury hospitality chains are hoping to put this area on the map for discerning luxury travelers. Just a few blocks from the Nanjing International Expo Centre and the Olympic Sports Centre, Fairmont … Read more