New “Underground” Innovation Lab for the next generation of travelers

Customization is the direction of future hospitality projects. Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott announced the opening of a new 10,000 square foot Innovation Lab located beneath the company’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. The Innovation Lab offers rapid prototyping with instant feedback capabilities, bird’s eye views from Internet-enabled cameras, and multiple avenues for customer … Read more

Venenum – the first U-BOAT Bike

 Venenum by Italo Fontana & Dino Romano – the first U-BOAT Bike Venenum is the concept of time translated into a bike. U-BOAT‘s innovative watches are now embodied in a bold motorcycle concept of complete freedom. This concept have always won over U-BOAT designer Italo Fontana. These visions of the Time, the sense of freedom … Read more

World first: ‘GoSleep’ sleeping pods at Abu Dhabi International Airport

A new initiative at Abu Dhabi International Airport will allow passengers to rest in a private and secure environment. Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced an exclusive “world first” with the introduction of the ‘GoSleep’ sleeping pods. Ten sleeping pods have now been installed in Terminal 3 and in the Al Dhabi Lounge in Terminal 1 … Read more

24-carat gold iPads for Burj Al Arab residents

Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai’s most iconic building, featuring the world’s tallest atrium (180 meters = 590 ft), introduced bespoke 24-carat gold iPads for its in-house guests. The exclusive launch makes Burj Al Arab the first hotel in the world to offer the Interactive Customer Experience (ICE) software available on the 24-carat gold iPads. The … Read more

EBACE 2013: Challenger 350 Jet unveiled by Bombardier

At the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, Bombardier, the world’s only manufacturer of both planes and trains, and NetJets, the worldwide leader in private aviation, unveiled the new Challenger 350 aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin in 2014. The aircraft has an exceptionally quiet cabin, hand-crafted leathers, meticulously designed wood … Read more

Bentley launches exclusive Le Mans range

Bentley launches exclusive Le Mans range for US customers Six-time success at Le Mans 24 Hours is something to celebrate. From the company’s start in 1919, Bentley was remarkably successful in both racing and setting new speed records. Founder W.O. Bentley was a determined supporter of motor racing as a means of establishing the Bentley … Read more