Archive for the ‘China’ Category

By Dian Hasan | November 24, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a new profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! (click on the pictures to find out). Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe.

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By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

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By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

Dealing directly with travelers on a daily basis has its rewards. Hotels are among the first to spot changing travel trends. And they are also fast in accommodating them. Such gave rise to the hotel Spa, a profit center that every hotel and resort had to get their hands on.

So what’s hot now? It seems that all the hottest action is taking place on the rooftop! Here’s a look at how rooftops are transforming the hotel, dining, lounging and nightlife experience in urban centers across the globe. (click on the pictures to find out)

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By Dian Hasan | November 22, 2009

What would a resort stay experience be without a pool? Unthinkable! Pools have come a long way, playing a central role in creating a distinctive experience and serving as a social hub. Integral to any hotel’s brand identity and brand experience. Here’s a look at some of world’s sexiest resort pools!

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6 Columbus, New York City, a boutique hotel from Thompson Hotels

Thompson Hotels, the small luxury hotel group that has multiple properties across Manhattan is coming to Seoul. They are opening Thompson Seoul – Seoul’s first true boutique hotel. Hong Kong and Shanghai have the Jia Hotel, Bangkok The Metropolitan and Davis, while Singapore has New Majestic, Naumi and The Scarlet. But until now the W Seoul was the only “chic” address in town, while The Park Hyatt was is only true modern luxury hotel.

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By Dian Hasan | October 15, 2009

Hotels have been at the center of the design world’s attention for quite some time now. Knowing full well that hotels are among the most public of buildings and travelers are known to develop emotional bonds (and brand loyalty) with their favorite hotel, designers and hoteliers have been busy re-inventing the hotel experience through good design. Involving others from the creative community: graphic designers, sculptors, furniture designers, musicians, fashion designers, feng shui specialists, among others. Adding a dose of personality and character in the process. End result: hotels that are hip, stylish, chic… au courant! Read the rest of this entry »

By Dian Hasan | September 26, 2009

Situated in the heart if Beijing within Sanlitun Village, the award-winning Opposite House is a breathtaking hotel, unlike any other. Designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the hotel features a vibrant mix of modern and traditional design, with a striking emerald green glass exterior and a spacious, light-infused interior each studio is comfortably large and strikingly simple, with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese décor.

Indulgent amenities include a sauna, gym, and 22-meter stainless steel swimming pool, plus three inspiring restaurants, a cool, contemporary lounge bar. And a late-night bar. Opposite Hotel has ushered in a distinctive air of luxe that has not been seen in Beijing.

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By Dian Hasan | September 25, 2009

In Hong Kong, The Upper House is a small intimate hot offering contemporary oriental luxury. Tucked away from the busy vibrant streets, The Upper House was designed by architect Andre Fu to exude an understated feeling of residential calmness.

The guest rooms are quiet, relaxing urban retreats ranging from 730-sqf studios to 1,960-sqf penthouses.

On Level 49 is Café Gray Deluxe, a 21st-century grand café offering stunning views of Victoria Harbour.

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Located in Hunan Province in China, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park covers a total area of 9,600 sq. km. This scenic area which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. In the area many scenic spots such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Baofeng Lake, Suoxi Valley, Tianzi Mountain, Zhangjiajie Nature Reserve – together with Huanglong Cave (Asia’s largest cave), and many beautiful bridges, brooks and waterfalls. The natural beauty is a popular tourist attraction.

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The Mogao Caves (Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, or the Caves of Dunhuang) are an intricate complex of Buddhist temples inside caves near the city of Dunhuang in Gansu province, China.

Located in China’s Gobi Desert and designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, “Mogao” is Chinese for high up in the desert. These are remnants from China’s glorious Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art.

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