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Shangri-La expands Asian presence with new Hefei location

Shangri-La’s new location in Hefei, China Hotel chain Shangri-La is expanding its presence in China with the opening of a new location in the city of Hefei. Shangri-La’s newest hotel is ideally situated between the Yangtze River and the freshwater Chaohu Lake. The convenient location positions Shangri-La to appeal to a wide range of Chinese travelers who are eager to enjoy Hefei’s commercial and leisure attractions. Keep ‘em coming Shangri-La’s

Louis Vuitton gives intimate tour of headquarters via LVMH feature

Handbag modeled on Louis Vuitton fall/winter 2015 runway Luxury conglomerate LVMH is giving consumers a look at the inner workings of its flagship fashion house’s head office through an interactive feature on its corporate Web site. “An Exceptional Place” features a 360-degree video of Louis Vuitton artisans going through their day and footage of seamstresses, architects and other behind-the-scenes employees whose efforts can be seen within its stores. This feature goes

Armani lets consumers have a piece of anniversary with branded Vespa

Vespa 946 Emporio Armani Italian fashion label Giorgio Armani is extending the impact of its 40th anniversary efforts with a branded Vespa, enabling consumers to purchase a souvenir from the milestone. The Vespa 946 Emporio Armani features a number of design details that mimic the aesthetic of the house, including a special grey finish that reveals hints of green in certain lighting. This collaboration may help Emporio Armani reach a younger

10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the U.S.

Has planning a vacation ever felt like more work than it’s worth? Sometimes it’s best to leave the planning to someone else, and focus your efforts on relaxation. The country’s best all-inclusive resorts take care of everything for you, meaning the only choice you’ll have to make is whether you want the steak or the fish. With rooms designed by former First Ladies, an on-site cheese-maker, s’more-making bonfires, and other

What's New in the World of High-Tech Hotels

More and more, technology companies and hotels—from tiny boutiques to the biggest chains—are partnering to bring guests modern services across myriad digital platforms. Whether you’re whizzing by the queue at the front desk to go directly to your room and open the door with your Apple Watch; streaming Pandora from your iPhone via an in-room, wireless speaker; changing your room temperature and getting hotel announcements from fellow guests via an app; or getting chauffeured in the hotel’s

10 Amazing Outdoor Hotel Pools for Summertime Swims

Forget about over-the-top amenities, fancy linens, and cutting-edge cuisine—sometimes all you care about at a hotel is having a gorgeous pool to dive into. That’s never truer than in summer, when both locals and travelers flock to the best outdoor hotel pools for sunshine, swimming, and a lively scene. Whether you’re looking for rejuvenation in the world’s largest hot-springs pool, a thrilling swim over the edge of a building, or