Finally, The “Crossroads Maldives”, in which several, interconnected resorts share an entertainment island, recently celebrated the opening of the first two hotels. With several months delay, the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and the SAii Lagoon Maldives from Hilton’s Curio... more
Sri Lanka has not yet seen a luxury resort like this: On 15 December 2019, the new Haritha Villas + Spa will celebrate its opening with nine exclusive villas and mansions, a 350-square-meter Jungle Spa, and a 100-square-meter infinity... more
The international portfolio of the hotel and restaurant chain Relais & Chateaux has grown by nine new members. Among them are resorts in stunning natural settings such as the Secret Bay in the Caribbean, architectural masterpieces such as the... more
Few know that Spitsbergen is home to the memory of the world. Responsible for this are two organizations: the “Svalbard Global Seed Vault” with the world’s largest safe storage for plant seeds and the “Arctic World Archive” with a... more
Six Senses has arrived in Istanbul: right on the banks of the Bosphorus – but away from the hustle and bustle of the Turkish metropolis – the Six Senses Kocatas Mansions is opening its doors for the first time.... more
For two years, Eden Rock on the French Caribbean island of St Barths was closed after the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. Now the famous luxury resort celebrates its reopening on 20 November. After a major refurbishment, the jewel... more
Aman luxury resorts are known worldwide for total privacy, comfort and exceptional service. In the future, all of this will also be above the clouds, as Aman puts its first private jet into operation. The new Bombardier Global 5000... more
The luxury resort of Jumby Bay Island, part of the prestigious Oetker Collection, has completed the second phase of a major refurbishment project. It was not until the beginning of this year that the public areas, restaurants, spa and... more
The St. Regis Venice (see here) opened in August 2019. It is the reopening of the former Westin Europa & Regina. It therefore consists of four interconnected buildings with 129 rooms and 40 suites. The hotel has the perfect... more
Luxury in the south of Oman: The guests of the Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara can now enjoy an exclusive desert glamping as they embark on a journey of discovery with Oman Expeditions. The new “Mobile Luxe Camping... more
The Millennium Hilton Bangkok has completed the renovation of the 533 rooms and suites. This marks the first phase of redesigning the hotel on Chao Praya, which began in December 2017. The public areas with the lobby, the restaurants,... more
The old Chinese capital Nanjing welcomes a new Kempinski: The newly opened Kempinski Hotel Nanjing is located in the cultural center and only a few minutes from the central business district. Some of the city’s most famous attractions, such... more
Last weekend Qantas has performed the longest non-stop passenger flight in aviation history: a Boeing 787-9 took 19 hours and 16 minutes to complete the 16,200 kilometer route from New York to Sydney. The record flight was the first... more
Hamad International Airport in Doha has presented its plans for its second expansion phase. The highlight of the project will be a spectacular 10,000 square meter indoor tropical garden in a central entrance hall with a huge, column-free lattice... more
The Chedi Andermatt announces exciting culinary news: Just in time for the start of the 2019/20 winter season, the Michelin star-awarded hotel restaurant “The Japanese”, headed by Executive Chef Dietmar Sawyere, will receive a top-class offshoot on the local... more
In the southern Gaafu Alifu Atoll of the Maldives, the Accor brand “Pullman” has opened a new luxury resort with a noble all-inclusive concept. Pullman Maldives Maamutaa has 122 beachfront and waterfront villas, many with their own private pool.... more