Experience This: New culinary adventures with Silversea
Silversea Cruises has unveiled a mouth-watering new culinary programme designed to enable guests to discover new tastes, dining experiences and demonstrations.
Checking In: Palazzo Daniele
Set in the village of Gagliano del Capo, the Palazzo Daniele is a stunning nine-suite residence built within the 150-year-old former family palazzo of art philanthropist Francesco Petrucci.
What’s #trending in 2019?
To gauge what the key trends in the luxury events sector are this year, we asked ten event planners from across the globe to give us their predictions. From smaller group sizes and a greater focus on wellness and CSR to increased investment in personalisation and technology, here’s what to expect in the coming months…
Checking In: Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Nestling along a pristine stretch of white sands on Abu Dhabi’s beautiful Saadiyat Island, famed for the indigenous Hawksbill turtles lies inVOYAGE 2019 partner, the Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas.
Experience This: Meet with a head monk
Vietnam has soared in popularity with adventurous travellers keen to experience this intriguing country. Destination Asia can welcome visitors and deliver a truly authentic experience in this Buddhist country, and what could be more memorable than a one-on-one with a head monk?
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos opens
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos has officially opened its doors – offering a blend of laid-back Mexican chic with minimalistic Japanese sophistication on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
COMO Hotels opens first Italian property
COMO Hotels and Resorts has made its debut in Italy and mainland Europe with the reopening of Castello Del Nero in Tuscany.
60 seconds with.. CMX Events’ Harriet Ross
Experience This: Belmond Italy
The sweet art of doing nothing…could this sound more appealing? Belmond has introduced a series of new experiences, under the banner of doing nothing, to embrace the Italian pleasure of ‘dolce far niente’.
Checking In: Rosewood Bangkok
Set in the heart of the capital, just minutes from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airport expressways, the Rosewood Bangkok has just opened its doors for discerning travellers.
60 seconds with… The Boosting Group’s Jan De Ridder
Active in the events market since 1995, Jan De Ridder founded The Boosting Group in 2010. The Belgium-based agency offers a range of services, but De Ridder’s main focus is on creating inspiring incentives for clients in destinations around the world. “Incentives make up around 80% of the business,” he says.
Experience This: 7Pines Pershing Yacht experience
Do you fancy taking to the water this year? If so, 7 Pines Yachting Services has the ultimate trip for you and can take care of everything from a day trip to Formentera or an adventure along the Sardinian coastline.
Next generation luxury: what do upcoming travellers want?
Luxury is subjective – you’ll never find two people defining luxury travel in the same way. But the definition of luxury travel is shifting and adapting with a new generation of travellers, particularly the much talked about millennials.
Checking In: The Palm’s new Atlantis resort
Who can resist an aquaventure? Certainly not visitors to Atlantis The Palm, one of Dubai’s most popular resorts for both business and leisure. And while on the Palm, why not check out fellow sister property, The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, which is set to open at the end of next year?
60 seconds with… OrangeDoor’s Elizabeth Heron
Elizabeth is managing director, founder and driving force behind OrangeDoor, an integrated marketing communications, events and creative agency, which counts Dell EMC, SMART, Mizuno, Criteo, Inca Digital among its client portfolio.
Checking In: Bless Hotel Madrid
Bless Hotel Madrid. Granted, the property has something of an unusual name, but it may be one that seasoned travellers will soon be firmly acquainted with, as the Bless Collection Hotels brand from Palladium Hotel Group, a new inVOYAGE partner for 2019, plans to roll out further new properties in cosmopolitan cities and international beachfront destinations starting with Ibiza this summer.
Experience This: Seven Fires at Chateau La Coste
Think of chateaux in Provence and none could be dreamier than the gorgeous Chateau La Coste. Set between the striking Luberon Natural Park and vibrant Aix-en-Provence, the chateau is surrounded by a 200-hectare vineyard and has rapidly become a destination for travellers in search of fine wine, art, architecture and well-being.
Sustainability gets serious
It’s a tale of contrasts when discussing the importance of CSR and sustainability in the luxury events world. Depending on who you talk to – CSR is barely on the agenda at all, or it’s so important that it’s becoming an integral part of business pitches.
Adventures on the Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs and buzzing towns and cities, of hidden beaches and epic bays, making it the ideal backdrop for unforgettable incentive experiences. inVOYAGE partner Meet in Ireland’s ‘Adventures on the Wild Atlantic Way’ is a sample small-group incentive itinerary offering three days of escapism in County Kerry featuring luxury accommodation, local cuisine and exciting outdoor activities in one of the most picturesque destinations in the world…
Accor and sbe launch luxury hotel brand House of Originals
Hospitality group sbe has announced the launch of new luxury lifestyle brand House of Originals in partnership with Accor.