Business travel trends: hotel, car rental and “front of the plane” business travel bookings

Business travel trends Revealed in Travel Leaders Group Survey “Company policy” now has almost as much influence as “cost” in whether or not business travelers will be flying in the “front of the plane,” according to the latest survey data provided by Travel Leaders Group, one of North America’s largest travel companies – encompassing nearly … Read more

Christian Lacroix launches lounge in Bangkok’s design boutique hotel

After interior design projects for Parisian hotels Le Petit Moulin (2005), Le Bellechasse (2007) and Le Notre Dame hotel (2010), French couturier Christian Lacroix unveiled a new executive lounge designed for Sofitel So Bangkok luxury boutique hotel. The 30-storey urban design hotel in Bangkok (opened in February 2012) was created by a reputable Thai Architect and five … Read more

Sheraton Macao – the largest hotel to open worldwide in 2012

Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central – the largest hotel to open worldwide in 2012 Easily accessible by air, land and sea, Macau was visited by 13 million tourists in the first half of 2012, with the majority coming from mainland China. Macau has surpassed Las Vegas as the world’s biggest casino market since 2006 and … Read more

Bentley Suite and the custom 2013 Bentley Mulsanne revealed at St. Regis New York

The Bentley Suite at the St.Regis Hotel, New York   The St. Regis New York and Bentley Motors celebrated an exciting new partnership by launching the one of a kind Bentley Suite and unveiling the custom 2013 Bentley Mulsanne that will serve as the new house car for The St. Regis New York guests. Closing … Read more

First Ritz-Carlton hotel in Tunisia to open in 2014

The Ritz-Carlton Tunis, Carthage, opening in 2014 Tunisia will have the first Ritz-Carlton Hotel, announced The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Situated on the Mediterranean Sea, The Ritz-Carlton Tunis, Carthage will offer an exclusive beachfront setting adjacent to the Presidential Palace and step away from Carthage’s ancient ruins. Located in Carthage-Sidi Bou Said, a suburb of Tunisia’s … Read more

Hard Rock hotels’s first venture in China

Two new Hard Rock hotels to open in Shenzhen and Haikou, China   Two new Hard Rock hotels will rock Shenzhen and Haikou, China, announced Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos chain that has a total of 179 venues in 54 countries around the world, including 140 cafes. Targeted to open in 2015, the hotels represent … Read more