China could become Club Med’s second largest market

Club Med announces the opening of 4-Trident Resort, a Club Med Resort in Guilin, China’s prime tourist destination Club Med has decided to strengthen its presence in upscale resorts in China by opening five locations between now and 2015.  Currently a Relais & Châteaux site, the second Club Med Resort in China will open in … Read more

Singapore family books $1 million Virgin Galactic space flight

A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic. The customer handed over a cheque for $1 million and asked the Virgin officials to remain anonymous because “apparently he hasn’t told his wife yet.” The US-based firm, part … Read more

Giorgio Armani focused on its luxury resorts in Egypt and Morocco

Despite Political turmoil across North Africa, designer Giorgio Armani is focusing on its plans to open luxury resorts in Egypt and Morocco. Armani plans to develop its high-end brand of hospitality in the region with Dubai’s Emaar Properties. The Work is continuing on an Armani villa project in Marassi, Egypt, which is part of a … Read more

2012 Michelin Guide Germany: Michelin gives more stars to Germany than ever before

Germany now ranks just behind France as the European country with the most three-starred restaurants Germany is now has the second highest number of three-starred restaurants in Europe, behind France (with 25). With one new restaurant awarded a third star and ten new two-star restaurants in the MICHELIN guide Germany 2012, the country’s gourmet dining … Read more

SLIMMA nations are set to dominate travel and tourism in the near future

Forget the BRIC countries – travel soon will be all about the SLIMMA Although conventional wisdom suggests we’ll be heading to Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC countries) more and more — the hottest vacation destinations in the coming years could be the ‘SLIMMA’ bloc, according to a new report. At this week’s , … Read more

2011 Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report winners: top 20 Family Resorts, Beach, Food & Wine, Golf, Spa, City Hotels and Hideaways

The October 2011 issue of Andrew Harper’s exclusive Hideaway Report reveals the results of an annual survey of his readers’ favorite luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write opinionated and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable … Read more