Chinese domestic travel continues to thrive: The first Luxury Collection hotel in Dalian. A new luxury hotel in China reinforces the increasing demand for high-end hospitality. The Luxury Collection, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced the opening of The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dalian. The Castle Hotel marks The Luxury Collection’s first … Read more
Following in the footsteps of Prince de Galles in Paris and The Gritti Palace in Venice, The Luxury Collection group reestablished Hotel Imperial as the social center of Vienna following its restoration. The one-year, $14M restoration of the hotel’s ground floor, which includes the landmark lobby, a signature restaurant, destination bar, Imperial Cafe and Imperial … Read more
The Azure Qiantang, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou Debuts in China’s “Paradise on Earth” Hangzhou, which is famed across China for being the “Paradise on Earth”, has a deep and long cultural heritage and rich and enchanting natural scenery. The city is also renowned for its beautiful West Lake, fine-quality silk, delicate Longjing (or “Dragon’s … Read more
Katara Hospitality’s Excelsior Hotel Gallia in Milan is joining Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide’s The Luxury Collection brand. Excelsior Hotel Gallia Milan, owned by Katara Hospitality global hotel owner, will open this November following an extensive renovation. The internationally-renowned hotel will also join Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Collection portfolio. The opening will mark The … Read more
Helena Christensen has traveled through her mother’s native Peru to photograph the destination as an ambassador for The Luxury Collection. She will premiere her photography in an exhibit titled VISUAL JOURNEY, PERU on display to the public through February 17th at Bleecker Street Arts Club New York. A seasoned traveler who has enjoyed great success … Read more
The Luxury Collection unveiled House of Waris RARE at The Gritti Palace, Venice – a collection of handcrafted treasures from around the world curated by a modern day Marco Polo, Waris Ahluwalia. The exclusive collection will be brought to life in the Explorer’s Library at The Gritti Palace, which reopened its legendary doors in … Read more