Osiao, Estee Lauder’s luxury skin care line developed in Asia, for the Asian woman

 Osiao: “Skin that reflects light is the truest beauty”   Knowing that Eastern philosophy and Western science can be complementary in other fields, Estee Lauder applied the thinking to skin care and the pursuit of skin radiance. The culmination of years of pioneering innovation is Osiao, “a new brand developed for the unique needs of … Read more

Top 10 pet-friendly properties in America

With 49 Percent of Pet-Owning U.S. Travelers taking their animals on the road, TripAdvisor announces America’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Properties Travelers love the companionship of their pets while on vacation Forty-nine percent of the pet-owners plan to travel with their pets in the next 12 months. Among that group, 56 percent will stay in hotels with … Read more

Fashion philanthropy: Schools for Asia

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Gucci’s next initiative in fashion philanthropy celebrates the launch of UNICEF’s “Schools for Asia” project, which aims to provide access to quality education for disadvantaged children in Asia. Twenty-five percent of the retail price of each item sold will … Read more

Sheraton Changbaishan Resort and The Westin Changbaishan Resort: Starwood’s first ski resorts in Asia Pacific

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide introduced the Sheraton and Westin brand to the Chinese Changbai Mountains with this spectacular, new year-round ski resort complex. The world-famous Changbai Mountains are known as one of the most beautiful areas in China. This is the first Starwood’s dual-branded ski resort complex in Asia Pacific. Owned by Dalian Wanda … Read more

‘For kids by kids’ organic menu introduced at Hyatt

Hyatt Introduces Groundbreaking Children’s Menu “For Kids, By Kids” For the more than three million children who stay in Hyatt hotels, the chain developed a “For kids, by kids” menu, which aims of promoting “healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities.” The 3-course organic meal menu has been developed by chef Alice Waters in … Read more

Space food in progress: appetizing foods for long-term gastronauts

Love and passion comes through the stomach. With this in mind, a team of scientists with the NASA-funded Hawaii Space Exploration Analogue and Simulation project (HI-SEAS) is working to develop more appetizing and healthy foods for long-term space travel, as space agencies prepare to send astronauts on two-to-three year missions to Mars. In March 2013, … Read more