Posts Tagged ‘luxury travel industry’
Luxury Hotel Brings Rebirth to Asbury Park
Two blocks from the boardwalk, the Asbury Hotel opening is a milestone as the first hotel opening in Asbury Park, NJ in over 50 years. A derelict Salvation Army building was converted into the boutique hotel, tuned to showcase the city’s music, art, and food scenes. Asbury Park has seen some struggles with hurricanes, the…
Read MoreFlorence has Amazing Luxury Hotels
Villa Cora: The main villa is in the center of the estate. Its opulence , frescoes, and huge mirrors bring the luxurious mood to the place. There are multiple reception rooms mixing styles for anyone. The St. Regis Florence: Service members somehow are discreet and affable here, and only enhance the ambiance. The elegant courtyard boasts…
Read MoreLuxury Condo Amenities
Luxury real estate agents are vying for more upscale clients with new amenities and features that bring the wow factor to their listed condos. While not everyone will use these services, they make life that little bit better. Feng Shui Consultant: Click here to see how experts may think a Feng Shui consultant to be a…
Read MoreSpa Getaways in Bali
Amandari is a spa with an ancient Balinese village look and feel. The architecture of the villas matches perfectly, and the dedication to traditional practices engulfs you in Bali wonder. The Ayana Resort and Spa is actually two villas specializing in romantic pampering. The treatments provided at these villas are exclusive, only 6 sessions are…
Read MoreMiami Ultra-luxe Vacation
South Florida is home to a new ultra-luxe neighborhood, Bal Harbour, just north of Miami. The finalized plans from 1946 included a vision for a modern community of exceptional standards and providing superior quality services. Bal Harbour is known for impeccable streets, oceanfront hotels, condos, resort spas, and top-of-the-line shopping and restaurants. Continue through the link…
Read MoreHotel and Amenities the New Style of Airbnb
At the same time as launching Airbnb Live There, the team also launched as testing program for hospitality-driven experiences. This new pilot program, Sonoma Select, is geared solely to Sonoma California and bring more features to booking through Airbnb. While the cost of staying in these listings is a bit higher than usual, it balances…
Read MoreLuxury Travels are Hot for Summer
Travelers are pining for Italy, the UK, and France as upcoming bookings are reporting. Fully 8 of the top 10 foreign travel destinations are European. From these same reports we see that Tanzania, Portugal, Ireland, and Brazil are showing the most improvement in travel growth this year. Diverse African wildlife and scenery seems to be…
Read MoreLuxury Travel Trends Coming Up in 2016
In the upcoming height of travel and into the next year, here are a couple trends experts expect to see. Local, local, local: Travelers are demanding more and more local experiences over guides and history. Authentic, but only somewhat: Most guests want a hotel room with the option of jumping into the culture. Personalization: It…
Read MoreLuxury Travel is Influencing Fashion Globally
China has produced millions of outbound tourists in 2015, and of $229 billion in spending, the top purchases from these guests were on fashion and accessories. This trend is expected to change customer service and product design for luxury travel consumers. Distributors have introduced sizes tailored for petite Asian consumers in preparation of those shoppers.…
Read MoreTravelers Really Want…
Hotels are beefing up their styles and offerings, but what do we really want from them as travelers? Tech Frequently travelers are bringing an average of 40% more gadgets with them on trips. Smartphones, laptops, and cameras are some of the universal gadgets, but now tablets, e-readers, and other technological devices. Demand for new charger…
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