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The New York hotel where Beyonce shot the video “Rocket” is set to profit from the exposure, after it helped play a role in an album that shattered records just a few days after its release. Beyonce’s eponymously-named fifth album sold one million copies just six days after being released without promotion, breaking iTunes records. In her black and white video “Rocket,” Queen Bey is captured…
Yes, the legendary New York hotel is available for $15.75 per night - but there is a catch. If you spent your wedding night at the Waldorf Astoria and you are celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary (or more) and have the original receipt from your wedding night stay, then you can stay at the hotel for the same price you paid 50 years ago. The uber-luxurious hotel has a long-standing tradition of offering…
Every city has its leading hotel and Karachi had the Sheraton for many years however, on January 1 2014 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts took over management of the 407-room Sheraton Karachi. Rebranded the Mövenpick Hotel Karachi, it is the first property in Pakistan to be managed by the upscale international hospitality company of Swiss heritage. The hotel has a rich legacy of holding numerous international events…
In another sign that interest in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a tourist destination is growing, Marriott International has announced plans to open its first hotel in the region by late 2014. The Residence Inn Sarajevo is located 20 min from the airport near the old city and feature 75 suites. When it enters the market next year, Marriott International will become the only internationally branded hotel in the…
Hyatt Hotels is making its first foray into this segment of the travel market with the launch of two distinct all-inclusive resort brands: Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara. The first will offer family-friendly vacation experiences, while the latter will target travelers without children looking for rest and relaxation. Hyatt has already launched the first hotels representing the new brands: the Hyatt Ziva…
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., announced today the launch of new, exclusive Ritz Kids children's programming through an expanded partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society. The Ritz-Carlton aims to delight their youngest guests by making memories that last well beyond their hotel stays. Ritz Kids is an engaging and immersive experience that builds upon the adventures of travel…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Times Square New York, the seventh hotel to be added to the Hyatt-branded portfolio in Manhattan. The 487-room hotel stands 54 stories high, making it the tallest newly built, freestanding Hyatt hotel in the United States. This newest addition to Hyatt's portfolio is also the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Manhattan in 2013.
David Beckham has been tapped to serve as a consultant and partner in the development of Las Vegas Sands properties in Singapore and the gaming capital of the world, Macao. The partnership will see Beckham lend his expertise in developing dining, retail and leisure concepts at Sands China Ltd. properties in Macao and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Beckham has already worked with the Marina Bay…
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba has opened its doors on the island’s pristine Palm Beach, marking the hotel group’s sixth luxury resort in the exclusive Caribbean & Mexico portfolio. The property features 320 guestrooms, including 55 suites, with private balconies and sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea. Two Ritz-Carlton suites deliver panoramic oceanfront views with outdoor showers, while the expansive Club Lounge…
To mark the launch of its latest games console, Microsoft France will transform the Hôtel O in Paris into a space dedicated entirely to the Xbox One. The Xbox One Hotel will open to the public on November 22, the same day that Microsoft launches its new console. The Hôtel O, which belongs to the Elegancia hotel group and was originally designed by Ora Ito, has been entirely redecorated for the occasion.…
A new underwater hotel room has opened off the coast of Tanzania for intrepid, adventurous and ocean-loving travelers. Set off Pemba Island, also known as ‘the Green Island’ in Arabic, guests of The Manta Resort’s underwater room are dropped off at a self-contained hotel which literally drifts at sea. Guests can sunbathe on the top deck of their private island accommodations by day and dine on a lounge deck…
The Ritz-Carlton has opened it's first hotel in Central Asia, in the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan. The hotel boasts 145 rooms in a 37 storey building - one of the tallest in Central Asia. “We are delighted to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Kazakhstan. “Almaty is a key gateway city for our customers and this hotel complements the portfolio of Ritz-Carlton properties around the globe…
Giorgio Armani will help design properties in a luxurious new development in the Philippines. Part of the Century Spire development, which is set to open in 2018, the building is located in Century City, a group of skyscrapers in Makati, Philippines which also includes a Trump Tower, as well as the Milano Residences (which feature their own Italia- designed interiors by Versace). Daniel Libeskind,…
A secret dining room tucked into the back of The Cosmopolitan in Sin City that serves more than 20 courses and seats just eight diners has been named the best hotel restaurant in the world. It’s called é, and like the brevity of its name, the restaurant itself has been widely described as a beacon of discretion in a city of flashy lights. Set within chef José Andrés’ restaurant Jaleo, a visit to the…
Hotel Casa San Agustin took the top spot on TripAdvisor’s Hot New Hotel list this year, which guests described as a “true jewel in the Caribbean” and a “pampered oasis.” Guests heap particularly lavish praise on the level of hotel service, with the personalized butler feature described as “world class.” Composed of three colonial white-washed buildings, the property straddles modern conveniences and luxury…
The North Island Lodge, located in the Seychelles, is the most expensive hotel in the world. That is the main takeaway of a new survey from a Luxury hotels website. The survey was conducted in June and July and is based on double occupancy for the month of August. Resorts surveyed had a minimum 20-guest capacity. According to those criteria, the private island sanctuary of North Island Lodge is the…
A hotel in Germany would like to invite you to an afternoon tea - and on the menu are shoes and handbags and even sparkling diamonds. Edible haute couture is the theme of the holiday season at the Villa Kennedy Hotel in Frankfurt. These delicacies will remain on the menu until January 2014. The hotel is part of the Rocco Forte chain which has 11 hotels and resorts in Italy, UK, Germany, Russia and Belgium…
H.E. the Minister of Tourism of Egypt Mr Hisham Zaazou honoured The Dusit Thani Lakeview Hotel in Cairo for being the Best 5-Star Hotel in Greater Cairo in implementing the new standards set forth by the Ministry, as well as for offering the highest quality service to hotel guests. Dusit Thani LakeView, Cairo, has 449 rooms and suites. It offers the largest rooms & suites in Cairo; deluxe & club rooms of 52…
