Hard Rock hotels’s first venture in China

Two new Hard Rock hotels to open in Shenzhen and Haikou, China   Two new Hard Rock hotels will rock Shenzhen and Haikou, China, announced Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos chain that has a total of 179 venues in 54 countries around the world, including 140 cafes. Targeted to open in 2015, the hotels represent … Read more

Top hotels to spot the rich and famous

City Celeb Spotting Where you can spot all your favorite celebs? Hotels.com has assembled the top city hotspots and secluded retreats for travelers to marvel at the lifestyle of Hollywood idols while being pampered like they are celebrities themselves:   Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles –This historic Sunset Boulevard hotel is a Mecca for the rich, … Read more

Solís to open in Lake Tai, Suzhou, China

  Solís Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s premier luxury hotel brands, announced an agreement with Fantasia Holdings Group, a leading property developer and property-related service provider in China, to develop and manage Solís Lake Tai, Suzhou. The 300-room hotel is scheduled to open in 2013. The five-star hotel will encompass 250 rooms and … Read more

Park Hyatt Hyderabad, the first city Park Hyatt hotel in India

Hyatt Hotels Corporation opened the first city Park Hyatt hotel in India in Hyderabad. The financial, economic and political capital of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is one of the richest cities in India and has been named the second best Indian city for doing business, according to a World Bank Group report. Park Hyatt Hyderabad isthe … Read more

Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Eastern Europe, opens its doors

Fairmont welcomes first luxury hotel in Eastern Europe   Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Eastern Europe. Located in the heart of the Ukraine capital’s historic Podil district, Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv joins a growing portfolio of Fairmont hotels in Europe, including the … Read more

China’s spectacular thirst for Bordeaux wines and chateaux

More than 12 Bordeaux chateaux – in various stages of acquisition by Chinese investors In and around French wine region Bordeaux, more than 12 chateaux are in various stages of acquisition by Chinese investors, according to the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce (CCIB), which operates a China desk to assist would-be investors in the region. Chateau … Read more