Park Hyatt Chicago’s new contemporary art collection

    Park Hyatt hospitality chain is known for investing in world-class contemporary art, architecture and design. Today, artwork at Park Hyatt hotels includes: Lucio Fontana’s 1984 sculpture “Testa Di Medusa” in the Cupola Lobby Lounge at Park Hyatt Milan; six works by Polish-American painter Ed Paschke that hang in Le Bar at Park Hyatt … Read more

Gen X overtaking Baby Boomers as the age group most likely to book spa travel

Increased Demand for Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations & Authentic, Local Experiences. The spa travel is on the rise in North America, which is the now the world’s largest wellness travel market, generating over 40% of the total dollars spent in that global segment, according to ‘State of Spa Travel’ report by SpaFinder Wellness 365, an annual insight … Read more

10 luxurious spas to add some serenity to your life

    Rebalance, rejuvenate and restart. This is the mantra we are thinking of when planning a luxurious spa escape. The spa infuses the concept of well-being throughout the entire experience, evolving healthy practices to inspire an elevated lifestyle. Here are some ideas from Leading Hotels of the World to offer entrée to your Zen … Read more

Patricia Urquiola for Mandarin Oriental

The award-winning Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, who was responsible for the distinctive interior design of Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, has been re-commissioned to create the décor for the new rooms at Mandarin Oriental Barcelona, following the same avant-garde and cosmopolitan style that characterises the hotel, one of the most prestigious hotels in Europe. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona … Read more

Japan’s first urban resort: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto

The Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality group opened its fourth Ritz-Carlton in Japan, in the beautiful city of Kyoto. Dubbed Japan’s first urban resort and heralded as one of the most highly-anticipated openings of 2014, the new establishment “offers a timeless window to Japan and complements perfectly 85 other Ritz-Carlton properties around the globe.” A peaceful sanctuary, … Read more

Staying at the world’s 10 most extravagant hotel suites

World’s 10 Most Luxurious Hotel Suites.   A British luxury e-retailer created around-the-world hotel package for $581,330 with a itinerary featuring suites with sweeping views of their respective cities. The happy traveler will stay at ten of the most extravagant properties around the world, with reservations booked for presidential and penthouse suites. For £359,000 ($581,329/€431,152), … Read more