The most relevant factors when it comes to hotel choice: study

Conversational Relevance study by Brodeur Partners measures brand resonance across thousands of online conversations What really matters when it comes to online conversation about hotel choice? Brodeur Partners looked into the heart of the topic and has come up with intriguing answers in the Conversational Relevance study that examined 18,000 web conversations across social networks, … Read more

Admiralty Arch in London close to being turned into a luxury Armani hotel

Armani to open a London outpost of Armani Hotels Following Armani fashion house’s success with hotels in Dubai and Milan, the luxury brand is rumored to be looking into luxury hotel in London landmark. The iconic London’s Admiralty Arch will be turned into a £100 million hotel with 100 rooms designed floor to ceiling by … Read more

Eight new luxury properties joined the Relais & Chateaux group

Eight new hotels admitted into Relais & Chateaux group Relais & Chateaux group, an exclusive collection of more than 520 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries, admitted eight new luxury hotels. The new properties include unique Museum Hotel, a responsible luxury cave hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey. Museum Hotel is composed … Read more

Parisian chocolate scene to have an Alain Ducasse’s chocolate boutique

Famed Monégasque chef Alain Ducasse, which operates a number of restaurants including Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, opens his first chocolate boutique in Paris. Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, a 30-year-old dream for the Michelin-starred chef, is located in the heart of Bastille and will offer a bean-to-bar chocolate shop experience. From cacao beans roasted on-site … Read more

Social habits of business travelers: survey

How business travelers spend free time on the road During their waking hours, business travelers frequent the hotel restaurant or bar with colleagues more than other activities. Aside from sleeping, which, not surprisingly, is the activity that occupies the largest share of travelers’ time at a hotel, hanging out at the hotel bar or restaurant … Read more

Richard Branson’s sustainable Necker Island to become greener

Richard Branson’s sustainable Necker Island to implement renewable energy systems Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island – RFP Announced For Renewable Energy Project   Richard Branson intends to implement renewable energy systems on his home on Necker Island. The goals of the project are to reduce and/or eliminate the use of fossil fuels for electricity on … Read more