Sustainable tourism: World’s biggest QR code unveiled at world’s largest golf resort

In an effort to promote sustainable eco-tourism and in celebration of Mission Hills’ 20th anniversary, some 2,000 employees of the luxury golf and spa resort came together to form the largest Human QR Code in an effort to promote eco-tourism to the world. The gigantic real life QR Code was created by staff carrying umbrellas … Read more

Hawai‘i’s busiest year on record

Banner Year for Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry   Hawai‘i’s tourism industry sets new visitor spending and arrival records in 2012, reports the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s agency for tourism. Visitor spending in 2012 reached $14.3 billion, surpassing the previous record of $12.8 billion set in 2007. Visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands also reached … Read more

New gourmet creations on board: star chef Michel Roth’s new menus

A new Chef signs dishes in Business class on board long-haul flights After Joël Robuchon and Guy Martin, Michel Roth is taking over as the next chef to renew Air France‘s gastronomic in-flight dining experience. With menus featuring dishes signed by renowned Chefs, Air France intends to surprise its customers and promote its role of … Read more

Epicurean excellence at California’s iconic Pebble Beach

Epicurean splendor: Sixth Annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine For anyone serious about food and wine, Pebble Beach Food & Wine is a not-to-miss annual event that continues its reign as the premier food and wine event in US. California’s iconic Pebble Beach Resorts, home to legendary golf, equestrian, and classic-car events, plays host to … Read more

Ladurée opens 18th-century-inspired chocolate boutique

For chocoholics from all over the world, Ladurée luxury tea and macaron house expands its portfolio and focuses on pralines, truffles and bonbons. Passionate about chocolate for several years, David Holder, Chairman of Laduree, wanted to create a new brand in order to highlight for the first time the chocolate at Ladurée, “to give it … Read more

Top dining destination in Asia

Robuchon au Dome shoots to top spot and Waku Ghin debuts at number two in the fifth edition of The Miele Guide to Asia’s Finest Restaurants French chef Joel Robuchon’s Robuchon au Dome in Macau was named the top dining destination in Asia in the Miele Guide’s 5th annual Asia’s Top 20 Restaurants. Robuchon a … Read more