Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils the “Boutique” Future of Expeditions

If you’ve spent the last twenty years watching the cruise industry, you know the drill: big ships get bigger, and “expedition” usually means swapping your tuxedo for a parka and a plastic cafeteria tray. But Atlas Ocean Voyages just signaled that the era of the “rugged-only” explorer is officially over. In a move that feels … Read more

Ambitious Climate Fund For Nature Will Mobilize Resources From Luxury Fashion and Beauty Sectors

A Net Zero and nature-positive economy requires huge amounts of capital and the ambitious contribution of corporates is essential to achieve this transition. Kering and L’OCCITANE Group join forces to finance nature protection at scale with the Climate Fund for Nature. At the 15th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Montréal), … Read more

Largest Sofitel in the Middle East & Africa takes inspiration from the Luxor Obelisk in Paris

  With a prime location in Wafi, the premium shopping and leisure destination, just 10 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk is set to charm guests with ultimate comfort, extraordinary experiences and the French way of living. Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, a sophisticated and chic address in the epicenter of luxury … Read more

Refillable beauty: ‘Skincare is such a high consumption industry … but it doesn’t need to be’

What if beauty products came without packaging, like nuts at a wholefoods store? A new Australian beauty brand is giving the concept a go

Calming the mind after crises: An immersive journey into wellness

  Finding your inner self: An immersive journey into wellness in Myanmar. Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, the chain of luxury hotels based in Paris, France, and owned by Accor Hotels since 1980, unveiled an immersive journey into wellness overlooking the UNESCO site of Inle Lake, a freshwater lake located in Myanmar (Burma). The experience transports … Read more

Sali Hughes’s 40 best sustainable beauty brands

From packaging to ingredients, the Guardian’s beauty editor picks the top brands doing their bit for the planet