Croatia set to record best tourist season in its history

2012 set to be the best tourist season in Croatia’s history For the first eight months of 2012, Croatia had registered record tourism figures. “Based on the results achieved so far and announcements (for the rest of the year) this is the best tourist season in Croatia’s history,” said Tourism Minister Veljko Ostojic, adding that Croatia … Read more

Advanced in-room technology unveiled at the Peninsula Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong unveils dramatic new interior design and technology concept The Peninsula Hotels, Asia’s oldest hotel brand, want to set new standards of guest personalization with a HK$450 million revitalization of its flagship hotel, The Peninsula Hong Kong, featuring advanced in-room technology. The Peninsula Hotels’ landmark debuts include the launch of “Peninsula Moments,” … Read more

Asia’s first Legoland opened in Malaysia

  Legoland, one of the the most famous and popular amusement park opened its first Asian theme park Merlin Entertainments Group, Europe’s leading and the world’s second largest visitor attraction operator, has identified Asia Pacific as an important new development region for future Legoland Park developments. Legoland Malaysia, the company’s 6th Legoland Park dedicated to … Read more

LVMH’s Maldives resort to open in 2013

Maldives to get Louis Vuitton resort   The burgeoning list of luxury resorts in Maldives will be enriched in 2013 with a Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) resort. The luxury giant will built 46 luxury villas on the island of Randheli in Noonu Atoll. LVMH group’s hospitality portfolio include a boutique hotel in St Tropez … Read more

Guest satisfaction for hotels down during the second quarter of 2012

Guest satisfaction for hotels was down in every region of the globe during the second quarter of 2012, according to the Market Metrix Hospitality Index (MMHI), one of the leading provider of customer and employee feedback solutions for hospitality companies around the globe. The measure of perceived value for price paid, also declined in the … Read more

Phoenix 1000 – the largest private undersea vessel built to date

U.S. Submarines’ Phoenix 1000 – the largest private undersea vessel built to date This “toy” is capable of taking you to unseen regions of the deep ocean in perfect comfort and absolute safety. The Phoenix 1000 is the ultimate personal transportation device, 65 meters (213 ft.) in length with 470 square meters (5000 sq. ft.) … Read more