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

Minnie Mouse dressed by Lanvin for the 20th anniversary of Disneyland Paris

Minnie Mouse in Lanvin Paris by Alber Elbaz On March 23, Disneyland Paris will host a special fashion parade with celebrity guests for the 20th anniversary of the entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse’s fashion and glamour loving lady-friend, will wear a bespoke … Read more

Amsterdam celebrates the 400th Anniversary of the city’s world-famous canals

The 400th anniversary of the Amsterdam canals This year marks the 400th anniversary of the Amsterdam canal belt and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed gem will be at the center of many city activities and festivals. 2013 is a very special year for Amsterdam, as the city celebrates milestones such as the opening of the renovated Rijksmuseum and the Van … Read more

The Luxury Collection debuts in Poland

The Luxury Collection hotels & resorts debuts in Poland with the iconic Hotel Bristol in Warsaw. Owned by Starman Poland, Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Warsaw marks the luxury brand’s first hotel in Poland, combining its authentic, artistic spirit and its cultural heritage with contemporary glamour and elegance. Starwood currently operates six hotels in Poland under the … Read more