Apollo 11 astronaut, Dr. Buzz Aldrin, who performed the first successful spacewalk in 1966, delivered the keynote address at the 8th International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, France and thousands of travel industry insiders gathered to listen. Aldrin's message 44 years after his historic journey: "It is now high time to invest again in space technology!"
Nandana, a private resort on the west end of Grand Bahama, is challenging the traditional notion of an exclusive island retreat. Designed in the style of a Thai beach mansion, Nandana (paradise in Sanskrit) comprises more than 18,000 square feet of living space and offers guests the luxe trappings of a five-star hotel with the discerning service and intimate environs of an opulent private home.
Oceania Cruises has commissioned Lalique, the fabled French artists of jewelry and crystal to design a grand stairway for the reception area of its new Marina, currently under construction in Italy.
New Delhi's newest five-star hotel is rising on three acres of prime land in India's capital. Just in time for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts will welcome its newest luxury property in a convenient location at the cover of Africa Avenue and Vinay Marg in Chanakyapuri, the Central Business District and the city's diplomatic enclave.
Inkaterra, Peru's foremost purveyor of sustainable tourism, has undertaken the task of establishing Peru as a bird enthusiast's paradise with the creation of various programs to identify, catalogue and showcase the country's exotic and rare avian life as seen in two of its iconic properties: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica and Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
The Kessler Collection, a leader in upscale boutique hotels, recently debuted two innovative high-tech iPod Touch tours of Savannah highlighting the city's historic hotspots. The iPod tours serve as the Kessler Collection’s latest amenity for guests staying at the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront or the Mansion on Forsyth Park, both of which are located in historic downtown Savannah.
Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, has launched a series of short videos to introduce its luxury cruise vessels and the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay to prospective travelers worldwide.
Beginning January 1, 2010, OnePass Platinum Elite members will be eligible to earn new invitation-only Presidential Platinum Elite status based on their annual spending on travel on Continental, Continental Micronesia, Continental Express and Continental Connection flights.
This is the season to take your skiing ability up a notch and become the best skier you can possibly be! Deer Valley Resort's Skier Services offers a great selection of specialty ski programs designed to improve skiers' skills, confidence, knowledge and overall enjoyment of the sport.
When Silversea's elegant new Silver Spirit sets sail this month, guests will discover a spa experience that goes beyond the traditional pursuits of restoring inner peace and balance to offering the latest cutting-edge anti-aging beauty therapies.
21c Museum Hotel, the country's first-of-a-kind museum hotel, announced that it will begin selling items through its website. To begin this effort, a distinctive collection of products has been selected which enables consumers to take home the unique experience of 21c.
Five Mandarin Oriental hotels were recently awarded the prestigious 2009 Forbes Five Star Spa Award out of only 13 hotels worldwide. Mandarin Oriental hotels in New York, Miami and Hong Kong, who had been awarded in previous years, were joined this year by The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Boston. In addition Mandarin Oriental Washington DC was honored as a Forbes Four Star Spa.
Located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, InterContinental Paris Avenue Marceau features Penthouse Suites, contemporary design and views of iconic Paris landmarks.
Orient-Express has completed a programme of upgrades at its beautiful Napasai beach resort on the paradise island of Koh Samui, entering the New Year with an improved look and feel.
Ultra-luxury colonial retreat Capella Singapore has been welcomed into the prestigious luxury hospitality organisation The Leading Hotels of the World under The Leading Small Hotels of the World collection.
