China could become Club Med’s second largest market

Club Med announces the opening of 4-Trident Resort, a Club Med Resort in Guilin, China’s prime tourist destination Club Med has decided to strengthen its presence in upscale resorts in China by opening five locations between now and 2015.  Currently a Relais & Châteaux site, the second Club Med Resort in China will open in … Read more

Singapore family books $1 million Virgin Galactic space flight

A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic. The customer handed over a cheque for $1 million and asked the Virgin officials to remain anonymous because “apparently he hasn’t told his wife yet.” The US-based firm, part … Read more

The 77th London to Brighton Veteran Car Run expects about 500,000 spectators

Only vehicles built before 1904 eligible to take part in the event About 500,000 spectators expected to line the route The annual international classic calendar will finish only in November – with the “London to Brighton Veteran Car Run” (LBVCR) in England. The world’s longest running and greatest motoring celebration. The annual November event attracts … Read more

2012 America’s Top Restaurants Guide: 20 Most Expensive Restaurants In The U.S.

Zagat released  2012 America’s Top Restaurants guide. The book features reviews and ratings of 1,578 of the best eateries in 45 markets across the U.S. The guide also offers some eye-opening statistics: the national average of meals eaten out per week is 3.1, which is steady from last year but down from 3.3 before the … Read more

Ritz-Carlton – first hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company opened its first hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is the 77th hotel in the world and eighth in the Gulf region. The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is prominently situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre, one of the largest in … Read more