By Shereen Shabnam Miami is a playground for celebrities and on the boardwalk of the coast area where the elite converge, sits W South Beach, a beachfront oasis in the heart of Miami’s most famous and visited coastal line. I stayed there to experience not just their room but their cuisine and enjoyed walking through…
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Spectacular Ambience – The Chedi Muscat
The Chedi Muscat, Oman is located by the Al Hajar Mountains with its own private beach, twenty-one acre garden’s featuring six dining options, a spa, a health club and three swimming pools. The resort’s design combines contemporary Asian style with subtle Omani nuances that lend an Arabian charm to the ambience of the property. Dining at The Chedi Muscat…
Relive 700 years of history – The Widder Hotel in Zurich
Over 700 years of history make the Five-Star Widder Hotel, situated in the historic district of the financial metropolis Zurich special. It is a glamorous location for social events and numerous important conferences and with its unique art collection and architecture, the Widder Hotel is also the meeting place for many creative people who feel at home and…
The original winter – Switzerland
Switzerland has a lot to offer. From palm-lined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers, medieval villages to buzzing cities and an incredible number of tourist attractions that stand unrivalled worldwide. In the past year the number of winterguests in Switzerland from the Middle East has increased, as they love to discover the winter magic in the snowy landscape of Switzerland. With the increasing demand…
Masters of Luxury Hospitality
The landmark Al Habtoor City, a fully integrated urban resort development on the banks of the upcoming Dubai Water Canal, located on Sheikh Zayed Road, is minutes away from main attractions such as Burj Khalifa, beach side attractions and The Dubai Mall. The Hotel Collection at Al Habtoor City will be The St. Regis Dubai,…
Land of the Legends – Mongolia
Mongolia, often associated with Genghis Khan, has held a deep fascination with people abroad for centuries and continues to inspire journalists, students and authors even today who are keen to write and study about the Mongol tribes, the Mongol Empire and modern Mongolia. The fascination lies with the founder of the largest empire the world has ever known,…
Journey of Transformation – Shangri-La Dubai
My second home, Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai has embarked on a journey of transformation in an exciting AED 70 million renovation across its 302 guest rooms and public areas – including the hotel’s impressive, atrium-style lobby and Lobby Lounge and Dunes Café. The remodelling will be reflective of a contemporary haven of elegance that blends modern…
Appreciating Vienna
Famous for its cultural events, historical sights and coffee houses, Vienna has long featured on the bucket list of travel enthusiasts and we stayed in the main centre to experience this beautiful city. Each time I step into Vienna, there is a buzz revolving around the numerous art, culture and music events the city is…
Hyatt Centric: Expansion Plans of Hyatt Hotels Corporation
During the ATM I met with Mr. Eric Brun, Senior Vice President – Brand and Commercial Strategy and Mr. Christian Pertl, Regional Vice President Sales Operations – Middle East & Africa together with other key members of the Hyatt team. The Hyatt team spoke about the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand to the GCC…
