The legendary Waldorf Astoria New York sold for $1.95 billion

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria New York was famously called “The Greatest of the Them All” by Hilton Worldwide’s founder Conrad Hilton. It is an Art Deco architectural and hospitality masterpiece and has been an internationally recognized symbol of elegance and grace for more than a century. This week, the legendary luxury hotel was purchased for $1.95 … Read more

Godilonda, Bulgari’s famous ex villa in Castiglioncello, sold for six million euros

Godilonda, ex villa Bulgari in Castiglioncello, can finally live again. Villa Godilonda in Castiglioncello, previously the residence of the Bulgari jewellers, is one of the most beautiful villas on the Tuscan coast. Named by the writer Gabriele D’Annunzio and frequented by Italian film stars, Godilonda has an impressive history. Bulgari Jewelers’ famous villa has been … Read more

The Future of Travel to brake time and space boundaries

The Earth’s orbit and the depths of the world’s oceans will become vacation destinations over the next decade, according to Skyscanner’s Future of Travel 2024 report, the work of a team of 56 editors, researchers and futures networkers, across key international cities. “Taking travel to space will be a ground-breaking milestone for mankind in general, … Read more

Epicurean Destinations: Bavarian-style castle hotel opens in Dalian China

Chinese domestic travel continues to thrive: The first Luxury Collection hotel in Dalian. A new luxury hotel in China reinforces the increasing demand for high-end hospitality. The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first … Read more

Ten year anniversary for the Michelin guide in the Big Apple

The 10th edition of the MICHELIN Guide New York. The MICHELIN Guide first came to the U.S. with the New York edition. In fact, it was the first city outside of Europe where Michelin published the red guide, whose origins can be traced to 1900 when the company’s founders, the brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin, … Read more

Los Angeles to have the tallest hotel in the West

Tallest Hotel in the West will be an InterContinental. IHG to develop InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles will become home to largest InterContinental Hotel in the Americas. The new IHG hotel in Los Angeles is poised to become a landmark on the city skyline. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a … Read more