Hawaii’s Historic Kona Village resurected as a Rosewood Resort

  8 years after a tsunami wiped out much of the Kona Village Resort, the resort located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawai’i is set to reopen in 2022 as a Rosewood luxury hotel property. Kona Village’s history and culture provide the perfect backdrop for Rosewood’s first property in the Hawaiian … Read more

Crystal Cabin Awards 2019: revolutionary ideas for air travel

  For the first time ever, more than 100 submissions in the eight categories of the 2019 Crystal Cabin Awards, the most famous prize in the aviation industry. The award for aircraft cabin innovations and on-board products is the sector’s most highly regarded honour amongst media and the industry alike, and it is being presented … Read more

The most innovative distillery tour – an experience visitors will take away with them

  The “most innovative distillery tour” — outside of LA — can be found at the home of Kavalan whisky in Yilan, Taiwan according to Drinks International. Kavalan Distillery, an hour’s drive from the capital Taipei, sees a million visitors annually, and was awarded a “Highly Commended,” in the 2019 Drinks Tourism Challenge for its … Read more

Torno Subito: Massimo Bottura opens first restaurant outside of Italy

    The Opening Of W Dubai – The Palm Marks First W Escape In The Middle East W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world and one of Dubai’s most iconic attractions. W Dubai … Read more

Iraph Sui on Okinawa’s Irabu Island will allow explorers to see Japan through a new lens

  Indulge in the sea, sun and slow passing of time. Iraph Sui on Okinawa’s Irabu Island is blessed with coral reefs, primeval forests and a rich historic culture. You can satisfy your body and soul in the spa, enjoy the swimming pool that seems to melt into the sea and sky, play with your … Read more

First Mandarin Oriental in the Middle East set to bring new wave of luxury to the shores of Dubai

    The first Mandarin Oriental property in the Middle East, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai, is one of the finest new hotels to open in 2019. Enhancing Dubai’s Jumeirah beachfront, the resort will feature 178 spacious rooms and 78 elegant suites, all just a stone’s throw from the water’s edge, like no other property in … Read more