The first five-star hotel in Europe to combine exclusive luxury with sustainability

From water conservation and energy saving to staff action teams and even beehives, it has taken more than a year to ensure that this luxury hotel is in line with the demanding standards of the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) – an European Community management tool designed to improve the environmental performance of organisations … Read more

The largest hotel suite in the United Arab Emirates unveiled

  Nearly 22,600 square feet, the Two-Story, Four-Bedroom Royal Suite, Boasts Spectacular Ocean Views and Private Rooftop Pool.      It spans nearly 22,600 square feet with four bedrooms, a private study, cinema and game room, spa treatment room and sauna as well as full living and dining room. Priced at AED 130,000 (approx. USD … Read more

Val Thorens’ Fitz Roy hotel to reopen with five stars

At 2300m altitude in Val Thorens, the Fitz Roy was the highest four star hotel in Europe. Following its renovation, Fitz Roy will join a very limited set of 5-star hotels in the Val Thorens ski resort (France), an increasingly attractive destination for luxury hotel connoisseurs. Fitz Roy will be the 3rd luxury hotel in … Read more

Welcome aboard the flying hotel

Welcome aboard Emirates Executive  flying hotel.  The increasing demand in the private travel segment, especially in the Middle East and Europe as well as in markets such as India, Russia and China, has lead to luxury private jet service that could be described as flying hotels. Dubai-based carrier Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing … Read more

Urban “glamping” in New York

  A night under the stars is the latest luxury offering of the New York City. Glamping or glamorous camping combines camping with the luxury and amenities of a home or hotel. Without obstructing the view of stars, a New York hotel offers how many stars you can count on the polluted sky of the … Read more

Shanghai Tower, tallest building in China, completes historical sustainable ascension

Shanghai rising: 43 sustainable technologies for Shanghai Tower construction.  Shanghai’s Lujiazui, China’s first super-tall district, is home to the tallest building in China. The last beam was placed atop the 632-meter (2,073-foot) building designed by global design and architecture specialist Gensler. Shanghai Tower, the 2nd tallest building in the world, is a beacon of sustainable … Read more