The future of luxury hospitality isn’t greenness, it’s fitness, says report

Affluent travelers not only travel a lot, they focus on fitness much more too. Desirable luxury hotel amenities. Top 1%. Wealthy hotel guests place higher importance on hotel gyms than others, say the results of the 2016 Luxury Travel Report published by consultancy firm Resonance. The richest travelers not only travel a lot, they focus … Read more

Panama, Thailand and Switzerland – trending among luxury travelers

It’s always warm in Panama! Global luxury travel is up overall, and the world’s richest travelers are flocking to a mix of eternally fashionable places and more unusual choices. According to luxury travel boutique Virtuoso, Panama, Thailand and Switzerland saw the most significant growth in bookings compared to the previous year for the travel period … Read more

Ultra-Luxury St. Regis Jakarta poised to become the premium address for well-heeled travelers and residents

St. Regis brand is bringing bespoke service, contemporary design and refined elegance to the ever-bustling city of Jakarta. Set in the Heart of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, the new St. Regis Jakarta and The Residences at The St. Regis Jakarta will set a new paradigm for luxury hospitality in Indonesia’s thriving Capital. Centrally located on Jalan … Read more

“Unique, memorable, and emotional experiences” brought “Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée” and “Le Cinq” 3 stars in the Michelin Guide France 2016

Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée and Le Cinq gain three stars in the MICHELIN Guide France 2016. This year two famous luxury Paris establishments picked up three stars in the MICHELIN Guide France 2016: “Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée” and “Le Cinq” restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel George V. Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée, where … Read more

Rags and riches: John Galliano’s Martin Margiela collection

At this Paris catwalk show, the philosophy of Maison Margiela was clear: to unpick fashion rather than use it to brandish wealth

The World’s Most Expensive Food review: ‘Escargot pearls’? The super-rich will eat anything if it’s pricey enough

I’m enjoying television’s obsession with obscene wealth – the rich may as well amuse and entertain the rest of us, as well as themselves