World's Best Destinations for 2010

World's Best Destinations for 2010

U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has issued its first 'World's Best List', ranking destinations in a variety of categories.

Peninsula Hong Kong Celebrates 82nd Anniversary with Book Offer

Peninsula Hong Kong Celebrates 82nd Anniversary with Book Offer

The Peninsula Hong Kong is celebrating its 82nd anniversary with the launch of "Our Hong Kong" -- a book introducing the city through the eyes of the hotel staff to guests from all over the world.

St. Barth Properties Launches New Luxury Villa Collection

St. Barth Properties Launches New Luxury Villa Collection

St. Barth Properties has launched Grand Cru, a collection luxury villas, featuring spectacular views, the latest in technology and electronics and offer a wealth of creature comforts.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Opens Its New Tower Extension Wing

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund Opens Its New Tower Extension Wing

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund opens, on 18th December, its soaring new tower annex, much anticipated following the September opening of the connecting heritage building.

Costa Rica 100% Carbon-Neutral Luxury Spa Resort Wins More Awards

Costa Rica 100% Carbon-Neutral Luxury Spa Resort Wins More Awards

Readers and tourism industry experts continue to rank Costa Rica's Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort as one of the world's leading resorts and spas based on its superior eco-friendly activities and world-class spa.

Leading Hotels of the World Adds Six Properties to Portfolio

Leading Hotels of the World Adds Six Properties to Portfolio

The Leading Hotels of the World has accepted six new member hotels and resorts.

Ian Schrager Sells Gramercy Park Hotel, Launches New Company

Ian Schrager Sells Gramercy Park Hotel, Launches New Company

Ian Schrager confirmed that the sale of his interests in New York City's Gramercy Park Hotel was scheduled to close this week, and that he will launch a new hotel company, Schrager Hotels, with two new brands.

Design Hotels Welcomes First Member in New Zealand

Design Hotels Welcomes First Member in New Zealand

Design Hotels adds another one-of-a-kind hotel to its Oceania portfolio – Hotel DeBrett.

Pat Boone Buys Luxury Residence on The UTOPIA Ocean Liner

Pat Boone Buys Luxury Residence on The UTOPIA Ocean Liner

Legendary entertainer Pat Boone and Utopia Residences announced that Mr. Boone and his family have just acquired a luxury estate onboard the new residential ocean liner.

RockResorts Adds Costa Rican Hotel

RockResorts Adds Costa Rican Hotel

RockResorts welcomes a premier beachfront Costa Rican hotel, Xandari by the Pacific, to its Collection of Luxury Resorts with a new name and planned enhancements.

iPic Theaters Brings VIP Movie-Going Experience to Scottsdale

iPic Theaters Brings VIP Movie-Going Experience to Scottsdale

iPic Theaters transforms Scottsdale's movie-going experience when it opens in Scottsdale Quarter tomorrow, Dec. 17, 2010.

Hotel De L'Europe Amsterdam Perfect for Power Meetings

Hotel De L'Europe Amsterdam Perfect for Power Meetings

From high powered meetings to haute society soirées, each of the seven private event and dining rooms at hotel De L'Europe is exquisitely appointed and newly renovated by renowned local architect/interior designer Cees Dam.

Suite Dreams: Ireland's Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Romantic Suite With No Number

Suite Dreams: Ireland's Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt Romantic Suite With No Number

The hotel launched a new Romantic Suite, The Suite With No Number, unlike any of the other 200 guest rooms in the hotel.

Auberge Resorts Introduces the Auberge Residences in Telluride

Auberge Resorts Introduces the Auberge Residences in Telluride

Auberge Resorts, owners and operators of award-winning luxury resorts and private residence clubs, added its first ski project to its portfolio.

Sofitel Opens 3 New Luxury Hotels and Resorts

Sofitel Opens 3 New Luxury Hotels and Resorts

This week, three new Sofitel locations will be opening their doors in succession around the world - Vienna, Mauritius and Phnom Penh - wrapping up 2010 in spectacular style.