Raffles The Palm Dubai, part of the leading global hospitality group Accor, has announced the appointment of Ayman Gharib as Managing Director ahead of its highly anticipated opening at the end of the year. Raffles’ palatial beach resort is located on the West Crescent of Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah Island. With its stunning panoramic views […]
Mandarin Oriental opens its second property in Turkey
Mandarin Oriental’s first foray into the Turkish luxury hotel market was in Bodrum. Mandarin Oriental Bodrum was built on 60 hectares of prime waterfront land on the northern side of the Turkish peninsula at Ceynet Koyu or Paradise Bay as it is known locally. The five-star resort has stunning views over the Aegean Sea, two […]
Thailand’s Island life beckons
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui opens its doors to international travelers. Nestled in a natural amphitheatre along a lush tropical hillside with sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui welcomes international travellers with renewed energy. The Resort is renowned among the world’s best for family holidays where adults revel in the vitality of the sea and children […]
Now Open: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans invites guests to experience the best of the crescent city
Rising above the mighty Mississippi River in the heart of one of America’s most beloved cities, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is now open. “New Orleans is a destination that has long been on our wish list,” says Christian Clerc, President, Global Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. “We could not be more excited to […]
In conversation with… Natasha Robertson, Co-Founder of Bramble Ski
Monday afternoons have a propensity to be dreary. The weekend come down begins on a Sunday night. By Monday morning, the freshness of a new week can be somewhat dulled by a lack of enthusiasm for the tasks ahead. Not this Monday. It was resuscitated by a conversation with the vibrant Natasha Robertson, Co-Founder of […]
Vino and vistas, the perfect combination.
If the last 18 months has taught us anything, surely it must be slow down, take stock, raise our heads above our laptops and breathe. Preferably in the balmy heat, glass in hand. If this appeals to you, check out some of the best European hotel roof top marvels La Terrazza at Hotel Continentale Florence […]
Beating financial crime: Commission overhauls anti money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism rules
The complex issue of tackling dirty money flows is not new. The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing is vital for financial stability and security in Europe. Legislative gaps in one Member State have an impact on the EU. That is why EU rules must be implemented and supervised efficiently and consistently to combat […]
The Crane Resort in Barbados has opened the Caribbean’s first on-site hotel PCR COVID testing lab.
After eight months of research, significant financial investment and close collaboration with Barbados’ Public Health Laboratory, The Crane Resort has opened the doors to the Barbados COVID Lab, the first COVID lab associated with a hotel in the Caribbean. The lab, which features state-of-the-art PCR instruments, was established following WHO guidelines for PCR testing facilities. […]
Francesco Cosci becomes Head Sommelier at the Michelin starred restaurant Le George at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
A new talent at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Francesco Cosci begins his new role at Le George, working alongside Simone Zanoni, the Michelin starred restaurant’s dynamic chef. With its focus on sharing and conviviality, Le George is Cosci’s new playground. Born in 1994 in Cortona, Tuscany, Francesco discovered wine at the young age […]
Get your coffee fix from Four Seasons Hotels in Bogota
Coffee is to Colombia what whiskey is to Scotland, champagne is to France and tequila is to Mexico. It is not simply the national drink; it is an integral part of Colombian culture and identity. The Four Seasons hotels in Bogota; Four Seasons Hotel Bogota and Four Seasons Hotel Casa Medina Bogota have created a […]