An Interview with the GM: Mr. Martin P. Nicholson of The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa

Mr. Martin P. Nicholson is the General Manager at The Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa in Pasadena, California - a AAA Five Diamond hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World. Mr. Nicholson recently took some time to sit down and answer a few of our questions.

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Luxury Turks & Caicos Resort Offers 25% Off For Opening Season

The Regent Grand Resort and Spa has just opened on Grace Bay in the beautiful Turks & Caicos Islands. The resort is the second luxury condominium resort by the highly regarded Turks & Caicos based HAB Group, who have been developing in the Turks & Caicos and London luxury markets for over 20 years. […]

An Interview with the General Manager: Marty Wall of The Woodlands Resort & Inn

The Woodlands Resort & Inn is one of only three lodging properties in America to be awarded the Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond awards for both lodging and dining - in large part to Marty Wall, General Manager and InnKeeper of the property. Mr. Wall took some time to answer our questions below.
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Disruptions in Yangon for Orient- Express

Below is a message from Orient-Express for travelers to Myanmar after the recent tragic events:

Tuesday 6th May 2008 - In the early hours of Saturday 3rd May 2008, the southern part of Burma was hit by tropical cyclone Nargis, which has caused extensive damage and loss of life.
Orient-Express has two operations in Burma: the […]

What Is Your Definition of Luxury? Part 1

Something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity, sumptuous or expensive, abundance or great ease and comfort - these are all definitions of luxury. In the past we have tried to help define luxury in terms of hotels and resorts at Five Star Alliance - but overall, there no longer seems to be one […]

An Interview with the General Manager: Luca Virgilio of the Hotel Baglioni London

Mr. Luca Virgilio has been the General Manager of the Hotel Baglioni London since October of 2004. Prior to his work in London, most recently Mr. Virgilio was the General Manager of the Hotel Carlton Baglioni in Milan, and the Resident Manager of the Hotel Eden in Rome.
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An Interview with the General Manager: Marco Novella of Hotel Gritti Palace

Prior to the Hotel Gritti Palace, Mr. Marco Novella was most recently at the St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome. Before that, he worked at the Hotel de Paris Monte Carlo and the Four Seasons Hotel Milano. He took some time to answer a few of our questions about Venice, the hotel, and what visitors […]

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An Interview with the General Manager: Andrea Luri of Castello del Nero

Castello del Nero is a 12th century castle outside Florence, restructured and opened as a 5 star deluxe hotel in June 2006. Andrea Luri is the General Manager.
Five Star Alliance: How did you come to be General Manager of the Castello del Nero?
Andrea Luri: Following previous experiences as General Manager of 5 star properties […]

The Taj Tashi in Bhutan Opens its Doors

[Courtesy of our friends at Goldarth’s Review]
Next to Nepal, the Kingdom of Bhutan is probably the most sought-after destination for adventurous travelers yearning for an exotic and perhaps spiritual experience deep in the seclusions of the Himalayas. Now, you can take in the charms of this isolated Buddhist nation in luxurious environs, with the opening […]

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