Dec 21st, 2010 at 10:30AM: First was the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa, then the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, and now, one Shanghai hotel group says they're on track to build the world's tallest hotel.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts will manage Shanghai Tower J-Hotel, which they claim will become the world's tallest hotel upon its completion in 2014. The building stands 121 stories and 2,073 feet, making it the second ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Competition heats up for world's tallest hotel
Dec 21st, 2010 at 10:30AM: First was the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa, then the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, and now, one Shanghai hotel group says they're on track to build the world's tallest hotel.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts will manage Shanghai Tower J-Hotel, which they claim will become the world's tallest hotel upon its completion in 2014. The building stands 121 stories and 2,073 feet, making it the second ...Daily Pampering: $9,000 presidential suite at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Dec 13th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
What does $60,000 RMB buy you in Beijing? The glamorous presidential suite at the Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street. Converted to about $9,000 USD (plus a 15% service charge), this room has everything fit for luxury living on the hotel's 19th floor:
Scenic view of the city skyline and the beautifully landscaped park
Fully-equipped kitchen
A library equipped with a printer and ...Daily Pampering: Ultimate induldgence at Ritz-Carlton Hotels of New York
Dec 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Start Valentine's Day early (or plan the perfect pre-proposal getaway) at The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of New York. Their Ultimate Indulgence Package is the perfect way to keep the romance alive.
You'll be met upon arrival with chilled Champagne, long-stemmed roses, and a tempting treat in a luxurious suite. After a pampering in-suite couples massage, guests may enjoy cocktails and snacks in the ...Airplane food with a luxurious twist: Lufthansa, Ritz-Carlton team up for in-flight entrees
Nov 17th, 2010 at 3:00PM: You're used to fine dining in luxury hotels, but is it possible for fine dining to take place in-flight? First-class travelers are no stranger to white tablecloth service at 38,000-feet - hot meals replace boxed sandwiches and bags of peanuts; wine is served instead of the half a can of Coke you get in coach. Now, a new trend is taking place up in the air - hotels are partnering with airlines to ...Daily Pampering: Stylecations at the Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Oct 26th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The Ritz-Carlton has enlisted StyleChic's Aly Scott (pictured) to bring you a truly "Hollywood" getaway experience complete with a personal style consultation, exclusive shopping privileges and plenty of champagne.
According to a rep from the hotel, "Where do I shop?" is one of the most commonly asked questions at the front desk. Aly can certainly help with that, and help you hone your own ...Daily Pampering: Rum flights at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Oct 7th, 2010 at 4:00PM: While the U.S. and Cuba continue to talk through travel options, the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne has found a way to bring a bit of Old Havana to Florida. The dark, sophisticated and sultry RUMBAR in the hotel sets the mood for what could be a steamy night. Thanks to the endless bottles of rum, however, guests won't go thirsty.
On the weekends, RUMBAR transforms into Miami's only upscale live ...Daily Pampering: Living large on Wall Street with the Ritz-Carlton
Sep 17th, 2010 at 4:00PM: If you have Gordon Gekko-style ambitions and want to live large like your favorite fictional Wall Street character, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, has a package for you.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is offering professionals an exclusive, two-night "Wall Street Style" package – complete with tools to turn yourself into a tailored tycoon and make it in the world of ...Ritz-Carlton launches hotel loyalty program
Sep 14th, 2010 at 9:30AM: Luxury travelers rejoice: The Ritz-Carlton will finally start giving customers loyalty points in exchange for stays at Ritz hotels around the world. Ritz-Carlton officials will unveil the "Ritz-Carlton Rewards" program this morning at a press conference in New York City.
Why the excitement? Until now, Ritz-Carlton has remained Marriott's only brand that doesn't offer customers points for ...Daily Pampering: $18,000 diamond martini at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Aug 26th, 2010 at 4:00PM: There are some things in life you simply never think you'll see: Planes with back porches, hologram hotel rooms, gold-wrapped sushi, just to name of few. Yet, these things do exist. So, you set your expectations higher and expect that nothing will quite live up to the dreams you've conjured in your land of luxury lifestyle. And then, the Ritz-Carlton hands you a diamond martini, and you think you ...Daily Pampering: Private sails in St. Thomas
Aug 24th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Now that you're on the gorgeous island of St. Thomas, why not take some time to explore the island's beautiful surroundings?
Hop aboard The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas's private catamaran, the Lady Lynsey, and enjoy a day of private sailing through the British Virgin Islands.
The Lady Lynsey, the resort's 53-foot luxury catamaran, offers private charters and sailing excursions through the ...Ritz-Carlton names Herve Humler President & COO; Simon Cooper to oversee Asia Pacific region for Marriott
Aug 12th, 2010 at 8:05AM: Herve Humler, one of the original founders of The Ritz-Carlton in 1983, has been named Ritz-Carlton's President and COO.
Speculation of Simon Cooper's assumed exit from the Ritz-Carlton company sent shock-waves through the Internet yesterday, but the real story makes sense: Simon Cooper, Ritz-Carlton's president and COO for 9 years, has been named President & Managing Director, Asia ...Los Angeles' L.A. Live luxury complex isn't always alive
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 1:30PM: Los Angeles' spectacular L.A. Live development, cleverly planted by the city's convention center near the interchange of the 10 and the 110, cost a reported $2.5 billion to construct. Its two marquee hotels, a Ritz-Carlton (123 rooms, opened in April) and a J.W. Marriott (878 rooms, opened in February), represent two of the more appealing national luxury brands, and their placement in an ...Survey says: Hotel guests generally happier with their stays
Jul 27th, 2010 at 2:30PM: It's no surprise the hotel industry is making a strong comeback. When travel started to falter in the down economy, hotels kept the spirit alive with the 'staycation' craze. Now, as more people start spending money on much-needed vacations again, the hotel industry is once again at the forefront of recreating the ultimate customer service experience and according to travelers, hotels are doing a ...Ritz-Carlton Toronto set to open Fall 2010
Jul 21st, 2010 at 5:00PM: The Ritz-Carlton's first foray into Great White North will take place this fall with the opening of its Toronto hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto was slightly delayed last month thanks to weather-related issue, but the building seems to be back on schedule and the new open date is set for sometime in the late summer or early fall. So, what can Toronto guests expect?
Located in the heart of ...Scammer convicted for trying to sell London Ritz
Jul 8th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Got a few extra bucks to invest? Well, be wary of truck drivers selling hotels. Of course, if I need to tell you this, you should stop dining on paste for lunch.
Not only is the hospitality industry going to be under pressure for the rest of the year, which makes such an investment difficult, but there's always the chance that the deal isn't real. This happened in London, where Anthony Lee hit ...From four-wheeling to cattle roping, saying 'I do' just got a little more adventurous
Jun 26th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Weddings were never my thing. Between the dress, the invitations, the cakes, the chaos - the concept is too overwhelming for me to digest. I've participated and planned dozens of weddings for my nearest and dearest and while I couldn't be happier for their nuptials, I'd be the first one barefoot on an island eloping without witness if I were to get married (sorry, Mom).
But for those who want a ...Daily Pampering: Miami's 'Rhythm Massage'
Jun 24th, 2010 at 4:30PM: When Dayalis Gonzalez was looking for a way to spice up her daily spa routines, she turned on the music in her car and let the beat guide her. The result? A unique massage that incorporates the rhythm of Latin and Spanish music into massage movements meant to connect your mind and body with sound.
"Massage therapy is a form of healing, and so is music, and I wanted to combine them both," said ...Sofitel Luxury Hotels hotel signs new Shanghai hotel
Jun 23rd, 2010 at 2:30PM: Shanghai is becoming quite the envy of hoteliers. Just this week, the Ritz-Carlton opened its second Shanghai property, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, and earlier this year The Peninsula Shanghai opened its doors to China travelers. Both hotels come just in time for the flood of tourists descending on Shanghai for the World Expo 2010. Now comes word another luxury hotel group is hot on the ...Ritz-Carlton to put environmentally-friendly water bottles in hotel rooms
Jun 16th, 2010 at 4:30PM: There's a human element to hotels that often goes unnoticed by its guests. Beyond the check-in desk and past the steel "Staff Only" doors are employees with real feelings and concerns about the communities in which they live, and those emotions are apparent in the social efforts made both inside and outside the hotel. From clean-up programs to rescue efforts, hotels have consistently offered ways ...Daily Pampering: Indulge in Guacamology
Jun 15th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas has a new perk we never expected: a Guacamologist.
Every night at 6:00 PM in the hotel Lobby Lounge, guests can kiss their workday woes goodbye with a complimentary margarita tasting and fresh-made guacamole. Guests have already caught on, and gather daily around 5:45 to prepare themselves for the margaritas handcrafted by Chef Dean Fearing, and the guacamole -- ...
