Last week, Hospitality Design magazine hosted the 2015 HD Design Awards ceremony in New York City. Malliouhana, An Auberge Resort received top honors as the year’s Best Resort. This iconic resort, originally constructed in 1984, was completely re-designed by SB Architects, in collaboration with TAL Studios (interior design) and SKS Studios (landscape design). Winners of … Read more
Salvatore Ferragamo is commemorating the 150 years since Florence was named capital of the Kingdom of Italy (1865-1870) with “A Palace & The City” exhibition. The exhibition is a journey back in time, turning back the clock mounted on the Palazzo Spini Feroni’s façade in Firenze. As the minute hand moves counter clockwise, visitors go … Read more
Riva 76 Coupé is the new model joining Riva’s Ego Super, the Domino, and the 122’ Mythos. Under construction at the Ferretti Group plant in La Spezia, the new Riva creation will make its debut in September at the Ferretti Group Première event in Montecarlo, then at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2015. “I always feel a … Read more
Porsche Classic Recreates Dashboard for Historic 911. Like the technical equipment, the classic vehicles’ interiors are subject to normal wear. Solar radiation as well as fluctuations in temperature and humidity attack the surface and materials over time. Today’s materials hold up better; therefore, to help preserve the long-term value of classic Porsche cars, Porsche Classic … Read more
Renovated Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan features first Shiseido Spa in Italy. Milanese landmark hotel Excelsior Hotel Gallia recently emerged from a meticulous, all-encompassing renovation of the historic building, whilst adding a new contemporary wing. Formerly known as “Palace Gallia”, the hotel is strongly rooted in Milanese history, located in the heart of the new Porta … Read more
New private bus service Leap boasts spacious seating, a general air of calm cleanliness and a steward serving coffee, cold-pressed juices and granola bars. With tickets costing almost three times as much as the regular bus, is it a welcome new addition to the marketplace or a step towards two-tier transit?