World’s best hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, and spas

World’s best hotels selected by Travel+Leisure magazine readers US-based Travel+Leisure Magazine asked its readers to answer a questionnaire developed by its editors from December 1, 2011, to March 31, 2012. The results of the 17 the annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey revealed readers’ favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car-rental agencies, … Read more

Louis Vuitton inaugurates the 16th Maison in Shanghai

The economy maybe in tatters in much of the world but luxury retail experiences in China just keeps on growing. On the occasion of Louis Vuitton’s 20th anniversary in China, the French luxury label is inaugurating its first Louis Vuitton Maison in mainland China to the public at Plaza 66 this coming Saturday (July 21). … Read more

Hospitality Technology: 2012 Visionary Award winners

Hilton Worldwide, Flamingo Las Vegas, LaQuinta Inns & Suites and Gaylord Entertainment take top honors at the Annual Hotel Tech Forum Hospitality Technology (HT) magazine has named the winners of the 2012 Visionary Awards. Every year, HT presents a select group of lodging companies with accolades for outstanding achievement in delivering technological excellence. This year’s … Read more

The 35 hottest spas of the year

The Best New Spas of 2012: best urban and rural retreats around the world The the US-based publication Conde Nast Traveler, one of the world’s most influential travel publications, has revealed its annual list of the hottest new spas of the 2012. The magazine has compiled also a list of the hottest new hotels and … Read more

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 Jonas West Eilersen Founder & CEO RASK Travel

RASK is a Scandinavian-based travel and tour agent who sells exclusive, tailor-made travel to private individuals, companies and managements as well as travel agents. The company’s core values of Security, Know-How, Value for Money and Personal Service ensure that RASK Travel’s clients are always in the best hands when booking their dream holiday or business … Read more