Alila Jabal Akhdar to be the first luxury hotel in Oman mountains Asian-based hotel group Alila Hotels & Resorts expands into Oman with a new opening in spectacular Jabal Akhdar mountain region set for 2014. The new hospitality project at 2,000 meters is aimed to offer access to Oman’s most spectacular and untapped areas, a … Read more
Travel Trends Report 2013: Kuoni version Tour operator Kuoni, the creator of “holidays with a spirit of adventure” and some of Europe’s first travel agencies, has released its Travel Trends Report 2013 revealing hand-picked hideaways, secluded villas, pampering hotels and private islands are the order of the day, in destinations spanning the exotic Far East and … Read more
Fairmont The Palm Debuts on the Palm Jumeirah Fairmont Hotels & Resorts debuts a new addition to its growing portfolio in the Middle East – Fairmont The Palm. The luxury resort is located in the heart of the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the world’s largest man-made island shaped in the form of a palm tree. Fairmont … Read more
Louis Vuitton opens Gstaad Resort A 1913 Swiss ski chalet in the Swiss Gstaad Resort, a major ski resort and a popular destination amongst the high-class society, is the new destination for a new Louis Vuitton “winter resort” store. Located on the renowned Promenade, the luxury winter store is a reinforcement of ties with Gstaad, … Read more
Grand Velas Riviera Maya Chef Named Maître Cuisinier de France Chef Michel Mustiere of Resort’s Piaf Restaurant Named Master Chef of France Grand Velas Riviera Maya Chef Michel Mustiere is one of only seven chefs in Mexico, 300 in the world, to attain the prestigious Master Chef of France title. For more than 60 years, … Read more
Need an island getaway? Hotels.com has compiled a list of five unconventional island getaways that offer distinct activities and cultural attractions for all types of travelers. Through each of these destinations, vacationers can relive summer days, experience new, offbeat adventures, or escape into undiscovered wonderland. St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados For those in search of some excitement … Read more