Riding the wave of the selfie trend: Selfie in Paris.

#MOselfiecontest: Mandarin Oriental Selfie in Paris. Sharing selfies has become an integral part of the travel experiences around the globe. Mandarin Oriental Palace in Paris offers a tour of the best locations for the self-portraits in the French capital. The package includes visits to the most scenic and photogenic locations in Paris. The Selfie in Paris … Read more

Morgan Freeman tapped as ambassador for luxury hospitality chain

Mandarin Oriental announced new celebrity fan for global brand advertising campaign American actor, film director and “golden voice” Morgan Freeman has become the latest brand ambassador for luxury hotel group the Mandarin Oriental. The luxury hotel group is elegantly connecting itself with well-recognized symbol and international celebrities who regularly stay at the Group’s hotels. Morgan … Read more

World Spa & Wellness Awards 2014 winners

The work that spas do around the globe is recognised and rewarded by the World Spa & Wellness Awards. The orchid body scrubs, warm bamboo stick massage, diamond magnetic lift body, and green tea and ginger body treatments are among the unique spa treatments offered in 2014 by the winners of World Spa & Wellness … Read more

Gen X overtaking Baby Boomers as the age group most likely to book spa travel

Increased Demand for Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations & Authentic, Local Experiences. The spa travel is on the rise in North America, which is the now the world’s largest wellness travel market, generating over 40% of the total dollars spent in that global segment, according to ‘State of Spa Travel’ report by SpaFinder Wellness 365, an annual insight … Read more

2014 Forbes Travel Guide confirming an uptick in investment in the luxury hotel industry

Forbes Travel Guide’s Ratings: Luxury Brands Continue to Shine. Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 56th list of Star Rating recipients worldwide, including 15 new Five-Star hotels, 16 new Five-Star restaurants and five new Five-Star spas. The total number of Five-Star hotels now numbers 97 worldwide, the most in Forbes Travel Guide’s history. This year’s list … Read more

Jimmy Choo fashion afternoon tea

  After a session of shopping in Munich (Germany), a unique fashion afternoon tea experience at Madarin Oriental Munich tempts fashionistas with a tea menu created in partnership with luxury shoe and accessory brand Jimmy Choo. The set takes inspiration from Jimmy Choo’s Cruise 2014 collection and highlights the popular clutch Charlize and the stiletto … Read more