Famed actor Robert De Niro and his partners plan to develop a 850,000-square-foot property project on Shanghai’s mean streets. The complex will include a five-star boutique hotel, fine dining by internationally recognized restaurateurs and major retail and cultural institutions in the historic Bund district. The major hospitality, dining and cultural destination – called Project 179 … Read more
Change is afoot in Dubai, as the government plans a culture shift from energy recklessness towards sustainability
Mandarin Oriental celebrates 50 years. Luxury hotel chain Mandarin Oriental celebrated the 50th anniversary of its flagship Hong Kong property with a glamorous gala party. To celebrate 50 years, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong welcomed over 800 celebrities, dignitaries and society guests from Hong Kong and around the world. Celebrities and VIPs included Mandarin Oriental fans Dame Helen … Read more
Private Island Resort Experience Blending Seclusion, Sophistication and Unspoiled Natural Beauty. Reachable by boat, helicopter or plane through a private airstrip, Pearl Island at 45 miles south of Panama City is a virtually untouched paradise featuring an extensive private natural reserve with over half of the island undisturbed. Here the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company chose to expand … Read more
Small Luxury Hotels of the World survey reveals luxury trends in travel, fashion, food and technology Maldives as the most popular luxury holiday destination, Chanel as the most popular luxury brand and a luxury holiday as the most desired luxury product, over cars, jewellery or clothing, according to a new survey by Small Luxury Hotels of … Read more
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve receives International Hotel Award. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a winner in the 2013 International Hotel Awards, receiving the national award for hotel design for Puerto Rico. Project designers SB Architects, (architecture) and Wilson Associates, (interiors), competed against numerous hotels and resorts in Puerto Rico to win the award. … Read more