Hospitality
Interview: Le Bristol’s managing director on the secrets to keeping a luxury hotel relevant (and booked) for 100 years
Unique approaches to customer loyalty, partnerships and design have helped keep this Parisian institution a must-visit destination for a century. Luca Allegri tells us how the hotel continually reinvents itself while maintaining its charm.
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Late-night tables: Seven after-hours dining hotspots
Things are different after dark: The everyday pleasures of a cocktail, a comfy banquette and a bite to eat become something more intimate and atmospheric. Here are our favourite spots.
Passing through Nairobi? Make this retreat your new base camp
Head to Giraffe Manor’s tranquil wellness facility for a welcome respite.
How Bodrum’s chic Macakizi Hotel became the epitome of Turkish cool
As resort towns and villages flourish along Turkey’s once-sleepy Turquoise Coast, the Macakizi hotel has evolved with the times into a true luxury escape.
Roadside revival: The rebirth of the American motel
Motels fell out of favour following their peak in the 1950s but a Texan transformation is bringing them into their second golden age.
Three new must-visit luxury openings in São Paulo, Kurashiki and Paris
High-end hospitality was once synonymous with uniform glossiness, whether you were in Tokyo or Trieste. But the industry is now focusing on experiences that reflect its surroundings.
Architects of ambience: Meet three firms shaping hospitality’s finest spaces
There’s more to a delicious meal at your favourite restaurant than quality ingredients – and an escape to your favourite hotel is about more than just smart staff catering to your needs.
From Puglia to the skies: Three innovations in hospitality and design
From a beautifully restored Italian manor to Noma’s latest kitchen experiments and a revolutionary airline seat, these three innovations are setting new standards in travel, food, and design.
Inside Hong Kong’s Club Bâtard, positioning itself at the pinnacle of Asia’s wine hub
With its vast wine cellar and quality wines at modest prices, Club Bâtard is determined to make a statement.
The art of hosting the perfect gathering
We meet 20 of the world’s brightest designers, artists and writers to find out what they think makes the perfect party, whether it’s through the right lighting or playlist...
Becoming tolerant of food intolerances is knowing that it’s none of your business
A large and increasing number of people now identify as sufferers of food allergies and intolerances. But what’s the recipe for catering to those who might be simply picky and neurotic?
