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
Concours d’Elegance At The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance is entering its 17th year, and is now considered the most prestigious show on the east coast. Collectors consider it one of the big events of the year along with Pebble Beach in California, Meadow Brook in Michigan and Louis Vuitton Classic in … Read more
World’s highest chef’s table The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong takes private dining to new heights with world’s highest chef’s table located on the 102nd floor of the hotel at 420 metres above sea level. It is an interactive dining exploration in a private dining room with separate sofa area, open kitchen and a spectacular harbour view. … Read more
The growing number of foreign visitors brought South Korea a boom in medical tourism, namely people travel to the country for medical purpose as tourists. South Korea‘s government data showed that more than 110,000 foreigners flocked to South Korea for medical services in 2011, up about 35 percent from a year before. South Korea’s revenue … Read more
Seeking remarkable properties around the world? Take a look at the TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travelers’ Choice awards in the Luxury category. This 10th annual awards has revealed premier properties in the world, in addition to winners in the categories of Best Luxury and Bargain, Best for Service, B&Bs and Inns, All-Inclusive, Spa, and Trendiest. In total, … Read more
The new hotels & resort of 2012 Bulgari Hotel, London Following the same lines as the original Bulgari hotel in Milan, the 78-room London hotel which will be run by Ritz-Carlton is scheduled to open in April on the site of the former Normandie Hotel in Knightsbridge, overlooking Knightsbridge Green. The Bulgari luxury hotel will … Read more