The Hawaii of China opens a new luxury resort

China’s southernmost province widely known as “the Hawaii of China” has a new luxury hotel. Designed by the award-winning Belgian architect Jean-Michel Gathy, the new Park Hyatt Sanya Sunny Bay Resort manages to combine the luxury of privacy and exclusivity with accessibility. The modernist development comprises six standalone, arch-shaped buildings designed to allow chi, the traditional … Read more

Tropical Utopia: $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort inaugurates ‘The New Riviera’ in the Bahamas

For for peak spring travel season, Bahamas will have a new $3.5 billion resort aiming to “introduce a new era of luxury, glamour, gaming and excitement to The Bahamas.” Baha Mar, called the world’s next great destination, will offer visitors a luxury experience of the true soul of The Bahamas. The resort’s pristine two-mile beach … Read more

Preferences and passions of Asia’s most tasteful demographic

2014 Asia Tatler Readers’ Choice Awards. The inaugural edition of the Asia Tatler Readers’ Choice Awards forms a unique barometer of the preferences and passions of Asia’s most tasteful demographic, and a snapshot of how the region’s most cultivated spend their time and money. The December issue of Tatler magazines across Asia presents an exclusive … Read more

2014 World Luxury Index Hotels. And the most-searched-for luxury hotel groups are …

Global consumer interest in luxury hotels has increased by 7.7 % over the past twelve months. Major growth rate coming from China (+39%), whilst interest from German consumers has dropped by 9.4%, according to the 2nd Edition of The World Luxury Index Hotels issued by by Digital Luxury Group in partnership with the Chair of … Read more

What does responsible tourism look like in 2014?

What does responsible tourism look like in 2014? What are the experiences and destinations at the top of our travellers’ minds? The 200+ Longlist of the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Tourism, reveals those organisations in the running to win the prestigious search for the most inspiring … Read more

New standard of luxury in Manhattan

Park Hyatt New York debuts at 153 West 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. A new high-end hotel enters the competition to offer unprecedented luxury in the heart of  Midtown Manhattan. The hotel group has dug deep into consumer insights to see what today’s luxury travelers want and need. In addition to luxurious accommodations, culinary expertise, … Read more