The third edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai was revealed last week, highlighting a mix of long-established favorites and recently opened restaurants across the city. The 2024 guide features 106 restaurants chosen by Michelin’s anonymous inspectors, reflecting Dubai’s growing reputation as a major culinary destination. Il Ristorante Niko Romito © Courtesy of Dubai Economy & … Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its Element brand with the opening of Element Harrison – Newark, located minutes from Manhattan, Jersey City and Newark. Conveniently positioned next to a PATH station and about five miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, the hotel offers easy access to the New York metropolitan area. The new Element … Read more

John Geigert, president of BioPharmaceutical Quality Solutions in Carlsbad, Calif., estimates he has flown more than 200,000 miles and taken roughly 20 premium-economy flights in the past year. He spends so much time in the air that he avoids standard economy. “As a frequent flyer on United and American Airlines, I automatically get seated in … Read more

Langham Hospitality Group is set to open its first Middle Eastern property, The Langham, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, in 2015. The luxurious 323-room resort will occupy a prime waterfront position on the iconic crescent of Palm Jumeirah, offering direct views over the Arabian Gulf. Its location provides both seclusion and easy access to Dubai’s major attractions, … Read more

New and increasingly strict cancellation rules may make you think twice before canceling a hotel reservation at the last minute. Major hotel chains, including Marriott, Hilton and IHG, have introduced policies that charge substantial fees when guests cancel within a short window — commonly 48 hours, and in IHG’s case, as little as 24 hours … Read more

For the first time since it opened in 1912, the Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville has temporarily closed its doors for a major renovation. The project aims to preserve the hotel’s historic character while introducing a fresh, contemporary interpretation of classic style. French designer Nathalie Ryan is overseeing the interiors, which will blend traditional elements … Read more

Along Italy’s well-traveled wine routes, Le Marche is a quieter detour. Located on the eastern flank of central Italy along the Adriatic Sea, the region often sees few visitors beyond the Renaissance jewel of Urbino and its coastal resorts. Yet Le Marche has a distinct wine identity: Verdicchio for whites and unexpectedly refined reds that … Read more

The Bamana and Dogon peoples traditionally used intricately carved locks adorned with symbolic figures, animals, or human forms to guard granaries and homes. These locks often resembled ancestors, transforming the door into a sacred threshold and reinforcing its protective power. This particular Bamana door lock, mounted on a metal base, measures 21 inches by 17.25 … Read more

Marriott International has made its Bali debut with the opening of Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Ubud Bali, located in the island’s highly sought-after upland district. “Tribute Portfolio is a brand built by and for our loyalty members,” said Brian Povinelli, global brand leader, Tribute Portfolio Hotels & Resorts. “When the brand launched, members asked … Read more

Choice Hotels International — the company behind brands such as Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn, Quality Inn and Clarion — has introduced a new midscale, select-service hotel brand called Clarion Pointe. Clarion Pointe is being positioned primarily as a conversion brand, designed to allow existing hotels to rebrand without heavy capital investment. By late October, more … Read more