New IHG Vignette Collection brand to meet an increasing appetite for one-of-a-kind stays

  IHG’s new Vignette Collection is a compelling way to welcome world-class independent hotels into a high-end hospitality brand portfolio.  IHG Hotels & Resorts announced Vignette Collection as its new Luxury & Lifestyle brand, with hotels in Australia and Thailand the first to join the collection. Whether it’s a city haven, sun-kissed resort, or beyond, … Read more

From the Great Barrier Reef to Rainbow Beach: 10 things to see and do in Queensland, Australia

The dunes at Fraser Island, the whales off Hervey Bay, the Great Barrier Reef itself … Queensland is home to a whole host of Australian icons, and that’s just scratching the surface

Heard it through the grapevine: can music really change the taste of wine?

The woman behind the world’s first ‘oenesthetic’ wine and sound bar believes there’s more to ‘sonic seasoning’ than hype

Top 10 most expensive prime global retail markets

The 10 most expensive cities for retailers Hong Kong continues to rank as the world’s most expensive global retail market, recording prime rents nearly 150 percent higher than New York City and more than 400 percent higher than London and Paris, according to new research from CBRE Group. CBRE’s quarterly survey (Q1 2013), which tracks … Read more