Celebrity Life

By extension “Golden Age” denotes a period of primordial peace, harmony, stability and prosperity. During this age peace and harmony prevailed, humans did not have to work to feed themselves, for the earth provided food in abundance. They lived to a very old age with a youthful appearance, eventually dying peacefully, with spirits living on as... View Article

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Living in the heart of Manhattan may appeal to some big city enthusiasts, but for those who prefer the charm and slightly calmer ambiance of urban waterfront living while remaining conveniently close to the concrete jungle, The Avenue Collection may fit the bill. The new offering of upscale condominium residences and five-star, hotel-inspired amenities and... View Article

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Preferred Hotel Group is making a play for the fast growing multigenerational segment, CEO Lindsey Ueberroth told a press conference of journalists during the International Luxury Travel Mart (ILTM). Citing numerous statistics from a survey the company commissioned, Preferred Family is being expanded and will incorporate over 250 certified hotels. Among the benefits is a... View Article

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Just over three years since Hong Kong-based New World Hospitality acquired Dallas-based Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the company is seeing traction in its global growth ambitions for the Rosewood brand, according to officials speaking at The International Luxury Travel Mart (ILTM) being held in Cannes. The parent subsequently has taken the Rosewood name as Rosewood... View Article

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It was June 2012 when Pegasus Capital Advisors acquired Six Senses Resorts & Spas. It was in January 2013 that former Starwood Capital Group president and longtime Four Seasons executive Neil Jacobs became CEO. Speaking at a dinner for top travel agents during The International Luxury Travel Mart (ILTM) in Cannes he gave a simple... View Article

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Deepak Ohri may not have invented rooftop dining, but his launch of Sirocco (below) in December 2003 certainly popularized the concept and served as the inspiration for multiple followers across Asia, Europe and the Americas. It is arguably the first outdoor fine dining restaurant, and pictures of its eponymous stand-up bar floating over the Thai... View Article

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Three former Ritz-Carlton executives are making news at the International Luxury Travel Mart (ILTM) here in Cannes. Mark Lettenbichler, who is aiming to restore Regent Hotels & Resorts to its former position at the top of the luxury hospitality industry, told Elite Traveler that he has signed off on a second phase of Porto Montenegro late... View Article

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own one of the most exclusive addresses in the world?  Knightsbridge Circle, the world’s most exclusive travel and concierge club, are ready to open the door for you. One Thousand Museum in Miami is designed by starchitect Zaha Hadid. With the sought-after address of 1000... View Article

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Shopping is without a doubt part of the private jet lifestyle. A report published this week by Wealth-X established that Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) consumers like you account for 19 percent of all global luxury purchases, spending $234 billion along the way. Of course, beating the crowds as a VVIP is the preferred way... View Article

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Jade Signature is an oceanfront building in Miami tailored to its surrounding environment, elevating luxury with its intelligent design. Founder and President of Fortune International Group, Edgardo Defortuna, brings together a world-class design team, combining Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, Parisian interior designer PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, and renowned landscape... View Article

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From the exquisitely layered fondant wedding cake, delicately crafted menus offering luscious cuisine, and lavish ballroom décor, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila aspires to turn your dream wedding into reality. Be it an intimate occasion or a grand affair, the hotel provides heartfelt dedication and passion to detail with four distinct Signature Wedding packages: Elegance, Glamour, Indulgence... View Article

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From 29 to 31 August, 2014, The Langham, Xintiandi, Shanghai launched its distinctive pink London taxi on a three-day expedition in Shanghai that turned heads and literally stopped traffic in the city. Painted in iconic Langham pink, the taxi drove to key landmarks and shopping destinations in Shanghai carrying the mysterious Langham Lady and her... View Article

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