Le Meridien Hotel Budapest bought by Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group

Al Habtoor Group buys Le Meridien Hotel Budapest Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group has bought its 10th hotel in the the group’s hotel portfolio. The latest acquisition is Le Méridien Budapest, a 218-room luxury hotel in Hungary‘s capital, situated just minutes from the Danube River. “Budapest is a beautiful, historic city with a unique atmosphere. I … Read more

Paris, Geneva and Oslo – the most expensive cities for ordering a club sandwich

The most expensive triple-decker sandwich is sold in Paris, according to online booking site Hotels.com. The survey researched the price for ordering a club sandwich in three to five-star properties around the world. Geneva and Oslo are situated on the next two positions. Why choose the club sandwich? The classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and … Read more

Longines’s second year as Official Timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby

Longines, Official Watch of the Kentucky Derby, awarded the Winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey of I’ll Have Another with Timepieces from the Saint-Imier Collection   Commemorating its 180th anniversary, Swiss watchmaker Longines, and the 138-year-old Kentucky Derby joined forces to celebrate their iconic history and rich tradition. Longines was the Official Watch and Timekeeper of … Read more

Extended charter season in the Mediterranean: Spain’s Balearic Islands now opened to charter yachts

The Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera, along with mainland cities such as Barcelona, Valencia and Marbella, can now be added to Europe’s established ‘charter’ destinations. With the longest summer season in Europe, and reliable sunshine from April through until late Autumn, these exclusive destinations can now add as much as 75 days … Read more

Ritz-Carlton debuts mobile app with personal tips from president

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel debuts a mobile application that serves up exclusive tips, tours and integrates with the brand’s other social platforms such as Foursquare, World Concierge. The Ritz-Carlton App includes also “Presidential Tips“. As president of the luxury hotel company, Herve Humler has seen and experienced all that is so unique and exquisite about Ritz-Carlton … Read more

Jumeirah Port Sóller Hotel & Spa, the first leisure resort from Jumeirah in Europe

Jumeirah’s First European Resort is now Open Jumeirah global luxury hospitality group has celebrated the opening of its first European resort – Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa. The latest addition to Jumeirah’s portfolio of luxury spa hotels is nestled on the bay of Sóller in Mallorca, Spain, a small fishing village famous for its … Read more