What should a hotel smell like? What kind of scent should the lobby or fitness center have? “That’s my area of expertise,” says perfumer Beate Nagel. She has developed signature scents for the Burj Khalifa (Dubai) and BMW, to name a few. Hotels in the…

“Farm-to-table” often sounds like a fixed concept. In reality, however, its implementation varies from one establishment to another. Three core principles remain the same, though: direct connections between the farm and the kitchen, a seasonal menu, and traceable ingredients from the farm or field with…

Jetsetting is the exact opposite of responsible travel. The term describes a “high society” that flies to exclusive, far-off locations – far removed from the local people. But what exactly is set-jetting? Visiting destinations made famous by movies or TV shows is an ongoing trend…

“The best in their field respect what already exists.” That’s how AD Magazine describes an architectural trend that has become a widespread approach: renovating rather than building new. In this context, historic structures are not obstacles but rather a starting point for new ideas. Old…

Before booking, we always check the reviews first, don’t we? And we’re not alone in this. Studies have shown for years that the vast majority of travelers (often over 80%) read guest reviews before booking. Many trust these reviews just as much as personal recommendations,…