All Aboard: Dior joins The Royal Scotsman for luxury highland train retreat
Scottish charm and French style collab on a journey of holistic wellness. Wellness tourism is gaining unprecedented momentum, the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train, has partnered with Dior to introduce an exclusive wellness retreat through the Scottish Highlands. Scheduled from June 20 to 23, 2025, this four-day, three-night journey blending luxury travel and holistic well-being. […]
W Hotels unveils bold revamp of W Maldives
The ambitious renovation reimagines all 77 villas with designs inspired by the archipelago’s distinctive marine life and flora. Setting a new benchmark for the brand’s global escapes portfolio, the new W Maldives is aiming to make a statement in island luxury this year. The Miaja Design Group has created a striking balance of tranquility and […]
Shake, stir, sip: Zentis Osaka’s Japanese whisky masterclass
In a city where culinary craftsmanship reaches religious heights, the Zentis Osaka hotel is elevating another Japanese artform — whisky mixology. The recently launched ‘Zentis Craftsmanship: Bartending’ series strips away pretension while maintaining the meticulous precision that defines Japanese whisky culture. Limited to just four fortunate souls per session, this intimate workshop at the Zentis […]
Bhutan bets big on youth to elevate sustainable tourism
The Himalayan kingdom is making an audacious play to future-proof its tourism industry. In a country famed for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP, the launch of the De-Suung Skilling Programme (DSP) — one of the world’s largest paid training initiatives — signals a strategic shift to harness global expertise while preserving Bhutan’s cultural soul. […]
Capella arrives in Taipei with sky-high ambitions
A power play in East Asia, Capella Hotel Group is descending upon Taiwan with characteristic swagger. The Capella brand – recently crowned “World’s Best” with its Bangkok property – unveiled its Taipei outpost on April 1st 2025. Nestled in Dunhua North Road’s leafy corridor – Taipei’s answer to London’s Mayfair – this “urban sanctuary” features […]
