Four Seasons, Hilton and Marriott top second annual Digital IQ Index: Hotels

A brand’s site remains hotels primary revenue generator. Hotel brands indicated they would spend 34 percent of their 2011 online budgets on site redesigns and optimization; however, the second annual L2’s “Digital IQ index: Hotels” research demonstrates that the industry is slow to adopt best practices. Four Seasons, Hilton and Marriott Top the Digital IQ … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Valerie Barrelet – Independent Interior Designer

Valerie Barrelet , Independent Interior Designer and partner of Creezy the Agency China, comes from a lifetime of  fashion and design. After a decade in Parisian Fashion Industry she moved to Montreal to learn Art Glass during 3 years. She moved to Shanghai and created in 2000 her own studio which is dedicated to interior design. … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Ciprian Vlad – co-founder Zenonni Su Misura

“Style is the essence of man” The image of his success is directly linked to the success of the gentleman wearing the suits he creates at Zenonni. Ciprian Vlad,  co-founder and CEO at Zenonni, considers that the creation of luxury goods has always been about giving more and giving the best. Without a generous spirit … Read more

Where do Americans travel? Where do International travelers stay when in the U.S.?

According to the biannual Hotel Price Index (HPI) released by hotels.com, the expert in online hotel booking and home to more than 20,000 hotel destinations worldwide, , Americans repeatedly visit their top three favorite domestic cities: New York City, Las Vegas and Orlando. But, when U.S. citizens present their passports for international travel, where are … Read more

Demi Moore – the victim of overzealous Photoshopping in a Helena Rubinstein ad

Demi Moore for Helena Rubinstein – “a Madame Tussauds wax figure rather than Moore herself.” The new ad campaign for high-end cosmetics line Helena Rubinstein shows a seemingly flawless troubled star Demi Moore, many accusing the 49-year-old actress of being the victim of overzealous Photoshopping. Moore appears entirely wrinkle-free, with bright eyes and silky smooth … Read more

10 international cities where a five-star hotel would cost the least

Affordable Luxury: International Five-Star Room Rates Where are the most affordable international cities travelers can enjoy lavish accommodations while soaking in the scenery? Based on the biannual Hotel Price Index (HPI) data, hotels.com, the expert in online hotel booking, identified the 10 international cities where a five-star hotel would cost the least. Hotel Price Index … Read more