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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Courteous, attentive and personalized service defines the luxury hotel experience, and it comes from a staff’s passion, devotion and hard work. To recognize these efforts, Forbes Travel Guide presents its fourth annual Employee of the Year honors in conjunction with its 2023 Star Awards . The winning staff members demonstrated a willingness to go above and beyond their roles’ expectations in the service of hotel guests and their communities. Hundreds of properties in FTG’s worldwide collection submitted nominations for these hospitality industry distinctions. An executive committee narrowed down the finalists and then selected the below winners, who received their plaques at FTG’s Summit at Resorts World Las Vegas on March 1 and 2. Hotel Employee of the Year: Jack Yan, senior housekeeping supervisor, Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li Considered Capella Shanghai’s “Uncle,” Yan has worked at the Forbes … [Read more...] about Celebrating 2023’s Hospitality Stars

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I’ll never tire of exploring far-flung places across oceans and continents, but domestic travel has captured my heart in recent years. Like many other Americans, I rekindled my love of roadtrips and layover-free air travel—while falling for cities like Detroit, Richmond, and Charlotte along the way. And as of last month, I’ve added Columbus to this list of new favorites. While I expected some interesting spots sprinkled throughout Ohio’s capital and the country’s 14th largest city, I wasn’t expecting a metropolis packed with, well, everything I adore about city life. From a scrappy arts district supporting independent creatives to a convival daytime nook celebrating a chef’s Bengali-American roots, Columbus won me over big time with its diverse offerings and inclusive vibe where everyone is welcome. And with flights from New York City clocking in under a breezy two hours, I’m counting down the days until my next visit. … [Read more...] about Why You Should Plan A Spring Trip To Columbus, Ohio, A Hidden Gem In Plain Sight

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Type “wave” into your smartphone and a Great Wave replica emoji pops up. Not even Mona Lisa has that! The Great Wave has a LEGO set. A Google search for “Hokusai Great Wave” brings back 3.6 million results, same as “Michelangelo Sistine Chapel.” Almost everyone, whether they realize it or not, has seen Katsushika Hokusai’s (1760–1849) Under the Wave off Kanagawa , better known as the Great Wave . You’ve seen it on a tote bag or a coffee mug or a sweater or socks or a poster, and from March 26 through July 16, 2023, you can see the real thing, an original print version, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston during its exhibition, “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence.” Of the thousands of images Hokusai produced during his lifetime, of the millions of examples of Asian art seen in the West, what is it about the Great Wave that has made it the most famous example of Asian art to Western audiences? … [Read more...] about Hokusai At MFA, Boston: More Than A Great Wave

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As spring weather slowly begins to appear on the horizon, so too are dozens of new hotels around the world opening their doors for the first time. Representing an array of international brands as well as independent names, these hotels are among the most exciting properties to consider for trips later this year. These 77 hotels are opening between the months of March and May on six continents around the world. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Part of the JdV by Hyatt brand and the World of Hyatt portfolio, The Pell opens this April in Middletown, Rhode Island. It is close to area beaches, walking trails and wineries. It has its own library and lounge with an outdoor firepit. Hotel Canandaigua, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, opens in the Finger Lakes region in May with 109 rooms and suites overlooking Canandaigua Lake. Wine tours, water activities and shopping are all within close vicinity to the hotel. Visitors to … [Read more...] about 77 New Springtime Hotel Openings Worth Visiting This Year

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin According to trade body, the World Travel & Tourism Council, Paris is the world’s most powerful city destination with, a travel sector worth almost $36BN USD in 2022, in terms of direct GDP contribution to the city. Likewise, Euromonitor named the French capital the world’s top city in 2022. Paris’s gastronomy, culture and grand palace hotels are of course legendary but if you’re looking for alternatives to the obvious attractions, here are a few suggestions for a short visit. Where to Stay Hotels near train stations are not always the most salubrious but 25 Hours Hotel is certainly an exception. And if you’re arriving by train, this hip boutique hotel is ideal as it’s directly across the road from Paris’s Gare du Nord and the Eurostar . A playful jumble of bright street art-style murals decorate rooms and public areas. The rooms are in colors and shapes inspired by the neighborhood with its African and Asian … [Read more...] about 24 Hours In Paris: Best Things To See, Eat And Do

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Now that international travel is back in full swing, Vietnam is finally enjoying its moment in the spotlight. A country with vibrant cities, a mesmerizing coastline and untouched nature, it offers unforgettable experiences for every kind of traveler. Whether you want to sail along Halong Bay, peruse street markets in Saigon or relax by the beach in Da Nang, we’ve got you covered. From north to south, here are our picks for the best luxury hotels in Vietnam. Capella Hanoi The bustling northern city of Hanoi is the perfect place to begin your journey through Vietnam. Celebrated for its French colonial architecture, imperial citadel and pagodas, Hanoi is home to fascinating mix of architecture juxtaposed with lively street life. The uncontested best new place to sleep in the city is Capella Hanoi , an opulent hotel located near the Hoan Kiem Lake. Designed by Bill Bensley, a pioneering American architect based in Bangkok, … [Read more...] about The Best Luxury Hotels In Vietnam

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Paris is having a ‘moment’ with a slew of new openings shaking up the hotel scene. Here are three of the latest properties illuminating the City of Lights… Hotel Beauregarde , 15 th Arrondissement Found in an elegant six-storey Haussmann building, this new offering from the Touriste brand (which also boasts Les Deux Gares, Hotel Bienvenue and Hotel Panache under its umbrella) claims to offer guests a quintessentially Parisian experience. Views across the Eiffel Tower? Tick. Classic French ‘tongue-in-cheek’ style? Tick. Vintage treasures in its 38 rooms? Tick, tick, tick. The hotel’s interior designer Chloé Nègre has married classic and contemporary influences across the hotel’s six floors, with a play on Parisian clichés and nods to 70s’ design. From the lobby’s ceiling fresco by the artist Pauline Leyravaud – a dreamy, trompe-l’oeil sky – to the individual colour palette found on each floor, … [Read more...] about Three New Parisian Hotels To Book For A Summer In The City

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Having celebrated a 20-year milestone at the end of December, the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is steeped in both history and mystique. Located at the foot of the Signalbahn and Hahnensee piste, guests can ski in and ski out from the picturesque Corviglia and Corvatsch ski areas. Likewise, cross-country trails and hiking paths lead directly from the hotel to the lakes and forests in the Engadine valley. Balancing both a sense of its past and a vision for the future, this imposing St Moritz property recently renovated its lobby and central bar; refurbished its award-winning central restaurant, Les Saisons; added new high-end ground-level boutiques; and brought on board two new and innovative chefs. Poised for an invigorating next chapter, the property’s tagline, “Swiss heritage meets modern luxury,” could not be more apt. A mix of comfort and gourmet, cuisine is a huge part of the Kempinski St Moritz. From the … [Read more...] about Swiss Heritage Meets Modern Luxury At The Kempinski In St Moritz

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Feb. 5, 2023. A former girlfriend of Bad Bunny has filed a $40-million lawsuit against the Puerto Rican megastar, alleging he used a recording of her voice in several songs without permission. VALERIE MACON / AFP MIAMI, United States—A former girlfriend of Bad Bunny has filed a $40-million lawsuit against the Puerto Rican megastar, alleging he used a recording of her voice in several songs without permission. Carliz De La Cruz Hernandez, who dated Bad Bunny from 2011 to 2016, filed the lawsuit at a Puerto Rican court in San Juan earlier this month, though the outlet Noticel first reported it just this week. In 2015, before Bad Bunny had skyrocketed to global fame, she recorded a voice note for him saying the phrase “Bad Bunny, baby,” court documents say. She alleges that the singer, born Benito Martinez Ocasio, used the recording shortly thereafter without … [Read more...] about Bad Bunny ex seeking $40 million for ‘unauthorized’ use of voice note

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Geroge Condo’s new exhibition, ‘People Are Strange,’ the opening installation at Hauser and Wirth’s second Los Angeles location (in West Hollywood in what was a former car showroom), is a gorgeous, exuberant show, an exciting and inspiring post-pandemic “welcome back.” The exhibition, on view through April 22, 2023, features fourteen large scale canvases and one gold-plated sculpture. Of the canvases, nine are portraits, one is a large group portrait, and the others are abstractions all painted in the last year. The space is an unusual column-free trapezoidal shape affording a variety of wall spaces in which to have unobstructed views of the large canvases. These new works continue Condo’s exploration of what he has at times called “Psychological Cubism” and reflect his absorption of Picasso’s vernacular to construct and deconstruct portraits that reflect not only different emotional states but also the passage of time. … [Read more...] about George Condo: Painting In Search Of Lost Time