Milanese landmark Excelsior Hotel Gallia emerging from the all-encompassing renovation

Renovated Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan features first Shiseido Spa in Italy. Milanese landmark hotel Excelsior Hotel Gallia recently emerged from a meticulous, all-encompassing renovation of the historic building, whilst adding a new contemporary wing. Formerly known as “Palace Gallia”, the hotel is strongly rooted in Milanese history, located in the heart of the new Porta … Read more

Coveted concierge secrets revealed in a new book

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Reveals Coveted Concierge Secrets for New Assouline Book, Certified Indigenous. A new limited edition tome by by ASSOULINE for The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resort shares secret shops, culinary tips and captivating stories that bring to life The Luxury Collection mantra, “Life is a collection of experiences. Let us … Read more

The Address for polo aficionados in the Middle East: First St. Regis Polo Resort

St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. Opening in 2017, The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club will be The Address for polo aficionados in the Middle East. The 136-room hotel will be the centerpiece of a six-million square-foot equestrian sports complex in Dubai. St. Regis has long been associated … Read more

Starwood ushering in the next generation in travel rewards

Starwood Hotels launches a rewards partnership with ridesharing service Uber. The partnership will allow loyalty members to earn Starpoints for every Uber ride around the world. “This new partnership with Uber accelerates our SPG members’ drive to rewards and is just one more way that Starwood is combining high tech and high touch to transform … Read more

A response to the perennial question, “what are your favorite hotels in the world?”

The 2015 Gold List by Conde Nast Traveler. Like travel itself, the best hotel experiences often can’t be measured by a point system— they’re as ineffable as memory itself. Conde Nast Traveler unveiled its newly reinvented Gold List. For the first time ever, the 2015 Gold List was hand selected by Conde Nast Traveler editors, writers, … Read more

The Blue of London: Bugatti’s first lifestyle store unveiled in London

  Last year we saw Bugatti unveiling a lifestyle collection in Milan. This year, the luxury manufacturer moves into the luxury lifestyle area. The French supercar brand celebrated with The Blue of London exclusive event, the opening of the world’s first Bugatti Lifestyle Boutique in Knightsbridge, London with a host of celebrities and special guests. The … Read more