Tag: luxury travel
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Singapore Airlines to spend $16 million upgrading lounges
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…
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Bhutan – the last Shangri-La for the deep pocketed
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…
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One of the grandest hotels in Europe reopened following a $25 million restoration
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…
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Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Reflection all-glass shower
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…
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Rezidor establishes Missoni as the strongest fashion hotel brand
Missoni luxury fashion brand is causing a sensation in the worldwide top hospitality sector, being ahead of other fashion brand hotels such as Armani, Bulgari, LVMH, or Cheval Blanc. Missoni hotels, part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, are pushing the expansion of the premium lifestyle & boutique hotel brand strongly forward. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS (www.tophotelprojects.com),…
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Speaking about luxury with Richard Hatter – general manager Hotel Icon – Hong Kong
The just-opened Hotel Icon located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, is one-of-a-kind. Owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON has been able to forge its own identity and serves as a resource center for the hospitality industry. Since its launch, it has earned numerous readers’ choice awards and…