The emerging Azerbaijan opens first Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers

Described as one of the most audacious buildings of modern times, the Flame Towers’ three columns are an apt symbol for the emerging Azerbaijan. The Flame Towers are an award-winning, new development, now the tallest building complex in the country, now hosting “Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers”, the luxury hospitality brand’s first development in Azerbaijan. The … Read more

Emotional luxury: Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris joins the ranks of superstar Palace hotels

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris receives Palace rating. The luxury avenue Hoche Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris joins an elite band of just six Paris hotels to hold the “palace” highly coveted badge of distinction. It is also the only historic luxury hotel in the capital of France which holds this status that has recently … Read more

Chateau Loudenne’s new Chinese owners to build a luxury hotel

Chateau Loudenne‘s new Chinese owners are planning to open the wine estate bought in April 2013 to the Chinese visitors. The Moutai Group, owner of Chateau Loudenne, plans to set up in Saint-Yzans-de-Medoc a luxury hotel. The existing guest house will be replaced by a luxury resort. The aim is to open 22 bedrooms, with … Read more

Partially underwater Maldives’ Water Discus Hotel received the green light

Maldives National Ministry of Tourism gave green light last for the construction of Water Discus Hotel, a futuristic -looking luxury hotel said to resemble Star Trek Enterprise spaceship discs. The Water Discus Hotel will be located next to ZEN Resort on Kuredhivaru Island, Noonu Atoll and will be constructed by Deep Ocean Technology, a company … Read more

Paramount Pictures’ first venture into the real estate industry

‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ brings Hollywood Glamour to Middle East living and hospitality. Paramount Pictures has become synonymous with entertainment and above all creativity, and today the brand stands for more – adventure and escape. Now, in its 101st year, the global launch of ‘DAMAC Towers by Paramount’ in Dubai marks the company’s first venture … Read more

High-profile openings for The Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto and Morocco

Exceptionally rich in beauty, history, spirituality and culture, Kyoto draws 50 million visitors annually to experience the city and its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While many of these visitors are Japanese, there is real growth in the numbers of international visitors coming to the city, and Kyoto is now very much must-see destination for … Read more