Italo – Italy’s first private high-speed train. Actually the most modern train in Europe

Italy’s Italo private high-speed train features interiors styled by Italdesign Giugiaro   Italo, Italy’s first private high-speed train billed the most modern train in Europe, will begin running on April 28, and will initially start with services on the Napoli – Roma – Firenze – Bologna – Milano corridor. The network will be later extended to Salerno, … Read more

Starwood continues to grow luxury brands in China

Starwood Hotels & Resorts tops 100th hotel milestone in China Starwood Hotels & Resorts surpassed the opening of its 100th operating hotel in China with plans to open 15 additional hotels by the end of this year. With eight hotels already opened in the first quarter of 2012, Starwood will open a total of 23 … Read more

65th Festival de Cannes: the official competiton for Palme d’Or

Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ to open 2012 Cannes Film Festival The Official Selection of the 65th Festival de Cannes was announced during the press conference held by Gilles Jacob and Thierry Frémaux at the Grand Hôtel in Paris. The 65th Festival de Cannes will open on May 16 with the world premiere of Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise … Read more

Palace Hotel Tokyo introduces first Evian Spa in Japan

Occupying 1,200 square meters of space, the Evian SPA at Palace Hotel Tokyo will be the first ever in Japan — and a future must for wellness in Tokyo. Palace Hotel Tokyo opens May 17th in Marunouchi on a stunning, moat-side setting by the Imperial Palace. In a country not otherwise known for its spa culture, the … Read more

Heading to London to catch the celebrations: hotel packages fit for a queen

London – six royally great Diamond Jubilee packages Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is the best marketing hook for London. The city is spoiled in events and spoil the tourists with a lot of specially designed packages to celebrate royalty and the London’s Olympic Games. AFP selected six luxury hotel packages fit for a queen:   The Ritz Hotel … Read more

Kate Middleton’s wedding hotel is offering world’s most expensive package holiday

The most luxurious Diamond Jubilee package on the market London’s five-star Goring, the luxury hotel where Kate Middleton spent her last night as a commoner, is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by offering theworld’s most expensive package holiday. Four nights in Kate Middleton’s wedding hotel are on sale for £1 million. The Goring package includes … Read more