Montenegro – the New Riviera

Montenegro – The Miracle of the Balkans Who would have thought that there might be a country that can delight you every kilometer? Crne Gora, a mixture of mountains, spectacular gorges, lakes and a 300 km Adriatic coastline, is considered a so-called new Riviera. Good reason to buy a boat Montenegro is certainly the place … Read more

First large luxury cruise liner build in China

China to build first large luxury cruise liner   China aims to boost the tourism of its coastal Xiamen city, by building its first large luxury cruise liner. Xiamen is seen as a future shipping hub in southeast China, leading the economic growth of the region. The Southeast China International Shipping Center package includes 10 … Read more

Life in the Clouds: Inside Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou

Rising 103 stories above the Pearl River, the new Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC) building’s top 30 floors are home to the the 88th Four Seasons’ property – Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. Known to centuries of western traders as Canton, Guangzhou is China’s third largest city, located 120 kilometres (75 miles) upriver from Hong Kong … Read more

World’s best hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, and spas

World’s best hotels selected by Travel+Leisure magazine readers US-based Travel+Leisure Magazine asked its readers to answer a questionnaire developed by its editors from December 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. The results of the 17 the annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey revealed readers’ favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car-rental agencies, … Read more

W Hotels to debut an El Dorado-themed hotel in Bogota, Colombia

W Hotels hospitality brand will debut in Colombian capital of Bogota, one of the fastest growing economic hubs in Latin America, renowned for its fashion, music, gastronomic options, and historical significance in the region. Slated to open in 2014, W Bogota will be a part of a larger mixed-use development, which will also include premium … Read more

2012 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction index study: luxury brand segment

Ritz-Carlton Hotel has once again ranked highest in the luxury brand segment, for a third year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2012 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Two of Hilton’s hotel brands received highest rankings in the Study. Hilton Garden Inn achieved the highest ranking in the “Upscale Segment” … Read more