Bulgari Hotels to open London Knightsbridge property in April

Bulgari London Hotel is set to open in April. This will be the third hotel of the luxury brand, joining Bulgari’s properties in Milan (open since 2004) and Bali (2006). Bulgari says the 85-room property– a joint venture with Marriott International – will be the first luxury new-build hotel to open in the capital in … Read more

2011 Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report winners: top 20 Family Resorts, Beach, Food & Wine, Golf, Spa, City Hotels and Hideaways

The October 2011 issue of Andrew Harper’s exclusive Hideaway Report reveals the results of an annual survey of his readers’ favorite luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write opinionated and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable … Read more

Ritz-Carlton Takes Luxury Hotels in Hong Kong to New Heights

Dominating the heart of the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong takes center stage as the world’s highest hotel. Located on the 102nd- 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre, this distinctive luxury hotel’s Hong Kong location offers stunning city and Victoria Harbour views, as well as a soothing retreat from the hustle and bustle of … Read more

Fairmont Hotels to Offer Exclusive Toiletries from Le Labo

Le Labo shares the art of fine perfumery with Fairmont guests In partnership with New York perfumer Le Labo, guests checking in at Fairmont hotels this fall will find a new amenity line featuring Rose 31.  The alluring scent derives its name from a key note along with the number of ingredients – a hallmark … Read more

Lucerne wants a special zone to protect luxury hotels

Lucerne suggested creating a special zone protecting luxury hotels from turning to apartment buildings. The city council of Lucerne suggested creating a special zone protecting luxury hotels from turning to apartment buildings. Lucerne, the Swiss city on the shore of Lake Lucerne, lives on tourism. The industry brings directly or indirectly about one billion Swiss … Read more

Best in the World in 2011: Cities, Islands, Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, Airlines

Condé Nast Traveler Magazine published its Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing over 1,200 winners across various categories as voted for by over 28,000 respondants. These awards reflect the combined opinions of 28,876 Condé Nast Traveler readersrating the cities, islands, and hotels they visited in the past year, and the airlines andcruise ships they traveled with. European … Read more