Playgrounds for sheikhs and oligarchs: the secret world of ​London’s luxury hotels

With their discreet lobbies and Michelin-starred restaurants, the capital’s high-end hotels have become a new green zone of affluence, where the global super-rich book entire floors to do business away from prying eyes

Dior’s First Hotel Spa Treatment In Asia

Sublime sensory experiences doubled by the expertise of Dior Science. The Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is the first hotel spa in Asia to offer Dior Skincare. The launch of the new Dior Prestige Treatment coincides with the hotel celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2015. The launch reflects a shared mission … Read more

Sweet Indulgence: Take a look at the Best Luxury Hotel Spa of the Year

3,500 square metres Spa At Mandarin Oriental, Taipei named “World’s Best Luxury Hotel Spa.“ Focusing only on spas with the highest standards, the annual World Luxury Spa Awards recognises achievements in spa service excellence. Each year, 39,717 spa guests from 144 countries choose winners by voting for their favourite spas. “The outstanding levels of service” … Read more

A new luxury landmark in Milan

Mandarin Oriental, Milan Now Open. The art of oriental hospitality is brought to the heart of Milan by a new Mandarin Oriental hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Milan is an intimate and contemporary hotel housed within four redeveloped 18th century buildings. The 104 rooms and suites are situated on the central Via Andegari, just a few steps … Read more

Raffles, Batavia, Majestic: six of the best colonial hotels in south-east Asia

Whip out your linen and your Somerset Maugham – high tea and afternoon G&Ts are undergoing a revival at south-east Asia’s refurbished colonial hotels, cafes and bars

Millennials, GenX-ers, Boomers, versus Matures travelers. Insights and preferences of affluent travelers of all ages

Can a smartphone solve any travel problem? Virtuoso luxury travel network explores traveler insights and trends with its first generational travel study. At the annual Virtuoso Symposium in Hong Kong, the luxury travel network presented a new study on affluent generational travel. Tapping into transactional data from its United States and Canadian-based agency members that … Read more