The world’s most storied luxury brand just signed its name on the Southern Alps. Here’s why the wait was worth it. **The news:** Marriott International has signed an agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to bring St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to New Zealand for the first time. The property — a new-build, 145-room luxury hotel … Read more
The unanimous inscription of “Italian cooking, between sustainability and biocultural diversity” onto UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list is more than a diplomatic triumph; it is a seismic cultural and economic event. For the premium and luxury industry, this recognition is the conferral of a Golden Halo, transforming an already formidable culinary powerhouse into … Read more
The world’s most forward-thinking luxury packaging event is back — and this year, it’s more ambitious than ever. The 2025 edition of EDITION SPECIALE by LUXE PACK is set to take place on July 1–2, 2025, in a new, iconic location: the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Swapping the Carreau du Temple for the majestic … Read more
Just when we thought the luxury-meets-lifestyle trend had reached its peak—where handbags sat next to handmade pasta and labels moonlighted as hotel curators—Prada quietly steps in with its first independent dining concept in Asia, Mi Shang, and reminds us that in the world of couture, the appetite for reinvention is never satisfied. Opened on March … Read more
Move over, landlubbers—luxury cruising just got a Michelin-star-level makeover. For the first time in its 67-year history, Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) has set its sights on cruise ship dining, unveiling a groundbreaking new category in its prestigious Star Awards. With cruise lines investing heavily in gourmet experiences, FTG is officially recognizing the crème de la … Read more
There’s something inherently captivating about Giorgio Armani’s vision—his ability to merge elegance with simplicity, sophistication with ease. And now, he’s bringing that same finesse to Beijing with the launch of his first restaurant in China: Armani/Caffè Beijing, nestled within the exclusive China World Shopping Mall. The opening of this culinary haven marks another milestone in … Read more