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Cue the trumpets and roll out the red carpet! Philadelphia’s beloved Bellevue Hotel, the so-called “Grande Dame of Broad Street,” is back—and she’s had quite the glow-up. After 120 years of playing hostess to dignitaries, Hollywood icons, and high society, The Bellevue, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is emerging from an extensive renovation … Read more
Move over, landlubbers—luxury cruising just got a Michelin-star-level makeover. For the first time in its 67-year history, Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has set its sights on cruise ship dining, unveiling a groundbreaking new category in its prestigious Star Awards. With cruise lines investing heavily in gourmet experiences, FTG is officially recognizing the crème de la … Read more
Luxury and sustainability—two words that don’t always go hand in hand. But Hennessy, the LVMH-owned cognac powerhouse, is proving that heritage and innovation can sail in the same direction. Enter the Neoliner Origin, a 136-meter-long sailing cargo ship that will soon be carrying Hennessy’s prized cognacs across the Atlantic, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a … Read more
The St. Regis Downtown Dubai has always been synonymous with grandeur, but its latest unveiling—the Ginori Terrace—elevates luxury hospitality to an entirely new level. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the legendary Italian porcelain brand Ginori 1735 has transformed the hotel’s waterfront terrace into a sumptuous ode to la dolce vita, merging artistic heritage with a meticulously … Read more
There’s something inherently captivating about Giorgio Armani’s vision—his ability to merge elegance with simplicity, sophistication with ease. And now, he’s bringing that same finesse to Beijing with the launch of his first restaurant in China: Armani/Caffè Beijing, nestled within the exclusive China World Shopping Mall. The opening of this culinary haven marks another milestone in … Read more
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is making waves with its boldest and most ambitious project yet: The Bvlgari Resort & Mansions at Cave Cay, slated to open in 2029 on a 220-acre private island in the Exumas, Bahamas. This marks the Roman jeweler-turned-hospitality mogul’s first foray into the Caribbean, and it’s poised to become a dazzling … Read more