New luxury hotels are blooming in Vienna. Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna will open next spring, while the Park Hyatt Vienna is scheduled to open late in 2013. The latest grand opening is brought to the historical city by Ritz-Carlton. The 202-room Ritz-Carlton Vienna hotel opened at the end of the August is company’s first hotel … Read more
Alila manages unique city hotels and resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The hallmark of Alila is stylish, relaxing environments and superb hospitality that creates a unique guest experience, continuously redefined to reflect the very best of a contemporary lifestyle. To stay at any of Alila’s hotels or resorts is to embark on a memorable … Read more
The competition in the air is hard. In a bid to stay ahead of the competition, the airlines facing fiercer rivalry announce new upgrades every month. Singapore Airlines, a trendsetter in aviation famous for its cabin service, will upgrade its airport lounges worldwide, spending more than $16 million, according to the company’s officials. The airline … Read more
First Michelin-starred chef to cook in the last Shangri-La. The first luxury international resort to open in the Buddhist Kingdom. Bhutan, one of the last ‘virgin markets’ in the world alongside Myanmar, is well-positioned to present itself as a luxury destination for the deep pocketed. The tourism industry of Bhutan is trying to pitch the … Read more
Historic San Sebastian’s Maria Cristina Hotel reopened following a $25 million restoration The historic Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian, was reopened following an extensive $25 million restoration. The hotel’s building is considered to be one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by famed French architect Charles Mewes for its … Read more
Celebrity Reflection, an all-glass shower installed on the Celebrity Cruises, will allow guests to enjoy breathtaking sea views while discreetly showering, courtesy of the shower’s special reflective glass. The 1,636-square-foot Reflection Suite with 194-square-foot veranda will be Celebrity’s first two-bedroom suite, complete with its distinctive sea-view bathroom with soothing rain shower, and the host of … Read more