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Raffles, Batavia, Majestic: six of the best colonial hotels in south-east Asia

December 31, 2019May 26, 2015 by Editorial Team

Whip out your linen and your Somerset Maugham – high tea and afternoon G&Ts are undergoing a revival at south-east Asia’s refurbished colonial hotels, cafes and bars

A new luxury for a new generation – The New York EDITION

May 18, 2015May 18, 2015 by Editorial Team

New York is changing. Luxury is changing. Luxury for the new generation that has grown up in the age of technology, social media and instant access is no longer about traditional status symbols, outdated notions of luxury or how much something costs. They simply desire an elevated experience and one that makes them feel good. … Read more

Coveted concierge secrets revealed in a new book

May 18, 2015May 15, 2015 by Editorial Team

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Reveals Coveted Concierge Secrets for New Assouline Book, Certified Indigenous. A new limited edition tome by by ASSOULINE for The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resort shares secret shops, culinary tips and captivating stories that bring to life The Luxury Collection mantra, “Life is a collection of experiences. Let us … Read more

Balenciaga’s creations for cinema exibited at Viura Hotel Spain

May 13, 2015 by Editorial Team

“Un sueño de Balenciaga, el cine.” “A dream of Balenciaga, the film” exhibition at Viura Hotel in Villabuena de Álava, Spain. Viura Hotel in Villabuena de Álava in La Rioja, Spain has been chosen to exhibit the stunning photos of Balenciaga’s creations for cinema. From the 1st of April to the 30th of October, 2015, … Read more

Leo DiCaprio and Sanctuary Belize working to preserve the country’s jungles and cayes

May 12, 2015May 12, 2015 by Editorial Team

Four-time Oscar-nominee, Leonardo DiCaprio, is investing in Belize and championing some restorative initiatives along that country’s Central American coastline. But he is not the only one. Sanctuary Belize, a 14,000-acre real estate resort front on Belize’s southeast coast, is also working to preserve the country’s pristine jungles and delicate cayes for those who want to … Read more

When Ferrari arrives at PortAventura

May 11, 2015 by Editorial Team

Ferrari lovers will have a new theme park at PortAventura Resort – FerrariLand.

2015, the 20th anniversary of Spain’s famous PortAventura resort complex south of Barcelona, is celebrated with a new Ferrari Land theme park dedicated to the Prancing Horse. The attraction will be the second Ferrari theme park. The first amusement park opened in 2010 in Abu Dhabi.

This new park dedicated to Ferrari is expected to involve total investment close to 100 million Euros. Spain’s Ferrari Land will cover an area of 75,000 square metres and offer a range of exciting attractions offering adrenalin and technology charged options for families mainly and fans of the Ferrari brand of all ages. The end of the building works of Ferrari Land is scheduled at the end of 2016.

The Italy represented in Ferrari Land includes iconic buildings from Maranello, the town where Ferrari has its headquarters, and also architectural references to the great monuments representing Italian genius.

The vertical accelerator will be one of the big attractions of the new park. Manufactured by Intamin, the accelerator will be 112 metres tall, making it the highest roller coaster in Europe, beating Shambhala (76 metres) located at PortAventura Park. The accelerator will offer an amazing experience for fans of speed: passengers experience all the sensations of Formula 1, with acceleration of 180 km/h in just 5 seconds, equivalent to 1.35 G. They will be propelled vertically upwards instantly reaching 112 metres and then plummet straight down, at a maximum angle of 90 degrees.

Once Ferrari Land has opened, PortAventura Resort expects to reach 5 million visits per year, largely thanks to the potential of the Ferrari brand to attract international visitors from traditional markets such as France, the United Kingdom or Russia, but also from new countries such as Germany, Benelux, Italy or Scandinavia. Positive impacts are also expected in the hotel sector, with over 1 million overnight stays per year.

PortAventura Resort is one of Europe’s biggest destination resort. In its 20-year history it has welcomed almost 60 million visitors. With a prime location near Barcelona, Spain, the resort has four 4* themed hotels and one 5* hotel comprising a total of 2,100 rooms, plus a 4000-capacity convention centre.