The Urban Dictionary defines ‘uber’ as “ultimate, above all, the best.” For a San Francisco company established in 2009 “Uber” is a single word that describes the philosophy behind what they do. Uber is an up-and-coming company that has combined modern technology with the age-old business of livery. They provide[Read More…]
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A First for Starwood Hotels & Resorts: Ski Resort in China
The opening of a new dual-branded ski resort in Changbaishan, China, heralds a new era for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc, already the largest international luxury hotel operator in China and a world leader in hotel and leisure companies. Already boasting 103 hotels in operation, there are another 100[Read More…]
Virgin America Gets New Uniforms
In anticipation of celebrating of their fifth anniversary next month, Virgin America has implemented a brand-new uniform design for the company’s pilots, flight attendants, and other crew members which now number more than 2,000. The new uniforms were designed by Banana Republic and hearken back to the golden age of[Read More…]
Emirates Announces Wide Television Screens Onboard
Dubai’s national airline, Emirates, recently announced a brand-new addition to all of their new aircrafts designed to make the passenger experience more enjoyable. The addition comes by way of wide screen TVs mounted in the seat backs of future economy class seats. The high definition displays, which represent another industry[Read More…]
Kauai’s Hidden Gem: Koa Kea Hotel and Resort
“Koa Kea” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning “white coral” in English. According to Polynesian mythology ancient Hawaiian history is intrinsically tied to the local coral reefs through the births of two goddesses named Po and Hina. The rich heritage and detail of the myths surrounding the area are the focal point[Read More…]
Louis Vuitton Video Teaches Travelers How To Pack
Louis Vuitton has put together a short video on the most efficient way for luxury travelers to pack. The Louis Vuitton website has an interactive tool that allows users to interact with items and folding instructions. The tool features their Alzer, Pegase, & Keepall pieces of luggage.
Andaz Wall Street, Luxury on Wall Street
When you think of Wall Street you don’t typically think of a luxury hotel setting. In fact, Wall Street has only one hotel: the new Andaz Wall Street. This down-town New York property is the latest addition to the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, and for good reason. It combines[Read More…]
The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal Luxury Hotel & Residences
On May 28, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company made a major announcement regarding their iconic Montréal property affectionately known as The Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street. The announcement was intended to let the world know the Ritz-Carlton Montréal was reopening upon the completion of a $200 million restoration designed to[Read More…]
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa – Now Open
Luxury travelers to J apan now have a new option in a largely unexplored area of the country thanks to The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s announcement of their first luxury property on the island of Okinawa. The company chose Okinawa because of its beautiful scenery, peaceful setting, and relatively unspoiled[Read More…]
Trump International Brings Hotel & Tower to Toronto
The city of Toronto is perhaps Canada’s crown jewel, at least in the category of luxury travel and extravagance. That makes it the ideal setting for the newest Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto. The newly-opened hotel boasts more than 12,000 sq ft of event space along with 261 guest[Read More…]