Considerate Hotel Awards – the greenest hotels in the UK

Hotel businesses that consider the environment. THE GREEN HOUSE HOTEL in Bournemouth won top accolade as The Considerate Hotel of the Year 2013 proving that some of the hotels recognised the importance of the environment. The Green House made over 100 notable achievements in reducing water, energy and waste consumption, as well as increasing its … Read more

The emerging Azerbaijan opens first Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers

Described as one of the most audacious buildings of modern times, the Flame Towers’ three columns are an apt symbol for the emerging Azerbaijan. The Flame Towers are an award-winning, new development, now the tallest building complex in the country, now hosting “Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers”, the luxury hospitality brand’s first development in Azerbaijan. The … Read more

Emotional luxury: Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris joins the ranks of superstar Palace hotels

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris receives Palace rating. The luxury avenue Hoche Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris joins an elite band of just six Paris hotels to hold the “palace” highly coveted badge of distinction. It is also the only historic luxury hotel in the capital of France which holds this status that has recently … Read more

Chateau Loudenne’s new Chinese owners to build a luxury hotel

Chateau Loudenne‘s new Chinese owners are planning to open the wine estate bought in April 2013 to the Chinese visitors. The Moutai Group, owner of Chateau Loudenne, plans to set up in Saint-Yzans-de-Medoc a luxury hotel. The existing guest house will be replaced by a luxury resort. The aim is to open 22 bedrooms, with … Read more

Thailand super quality

Thailand’s tourism board wants to show the world “a new aspect to experiencing Thailand by launching a new site promoting luxury travel offers designed for globetrotters with deep pockets. The new online source will help affluent globetrotters with bespoke travel experiences and custom-designed vacation packages carefully tailered to fit the needs of each luxury traveler. … Read more

19th century palace in St. Petersburg reborn as the first Four Seasons in Russia

  The romance of imperial life meets modern luxury at the first Four Seasons in Russia opened in the heart of St. Petersburg. Nearly two centuries after its debut as the city’s most exclusive residence, the “House with Lions” is reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral … Read more