The 2015 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday shopping season.

The 89th edition of the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is here. The arrival of the Christmas Book is considered by many to mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus unveiled the 89th edition of the legendary Christmas book, known for offering a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts. First … Read more

The Art of Pink 2015: Pink Lotus by Grimanesa Amorós

Internationally-acclaimed artist Grimanesa Amoros creates PINK LOTUS in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We’re pink with pride this October,” says Peninsula New York with a PINK LOTUS art installation created by Grimanesa Amorós. From October 1 to November 15, The Peninsula New York presents PINK LOTUS, a large-scale light installation sculpture by noted interdisciplinary Peruvian … Read more

The Palace Hotel. A newly renovated San Francisco icon unveiled.

A new age of contemporary glamour has debuted at The Palace San Francisco. The San Francisco icon hotel The Palace, now part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, announced the completion of the extensive $40 million renovation. The new Palace features redesigned guestrooms and reimagined public spaces, including the famed Garden Court. “Entertaining generations … Read more

Rome’s iconic Westin Excelsior hotel sold to Qatari luxury hotel group

The Westin Excelsior hotel Rome, a symbol of Italian elegance in the 1960s, has been sold for €222m to a Qatari hotel group. Qatari hotel group Katara Hospitality, owner of both Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Center and The Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Milan, bought the iconic Westin Excelsior Hotel in … Read more

Do the write thing: why fashion has a fetish for stationery

Fashion has embraced technology but it still loves a pencil. And a posh notebook, a sharpie and embossed notecards. Inspired by Tom Ford and her school filofax, Jess Cartner-Morley on her stationery obsession

The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015. Excelsior Hotel Gallia named the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel

Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more