1 Hotel Tokyo: Inside Akasaka’s new luxury stay from the creator of W Hotels
Barry Sternlicht defined a generation of high-energy hospitality with W Hotels. Now, with 1 Hotel Tokyo, he is bringing a quieter, greener vision of luxury to Japan.
Global wine consumption falls as inflation bites and younger consumers drink less
Wine drinking fell worldwide in 2025, with experts saying producers must adapt to changing lifestyles, economic pressure and rising demand for no- and low-alcohol options.
‘Pieces of art for kings’: The watchmaker that makes fewer than 100 masterpieces a year
At Jaquet Droz, a heritage Swiss watchmaker with roots stretching back to the 18th century, every timepiece is a work of art – crafted and customised for its owner.
Gucci takes over Times Square for Cruise show as Kering eyes revival
Gucci transformed New York’s Times Square into a runway for Demna’s first Cruise collection, with Cindy Crawford and Tom Brady joining the spectacle as parent company Kering seeks to revive its flagship brand.
How Sunset Hospitality Group CEO is growing Mett Hotels and lifestyle brands across Asia
From Mett Singapore to new openings in Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, Sunset Hospitality Group chairman and CEO Antonio Gonzalez explains how the company is expanding its hotels, restaurants and members’ clubs.
He once felt he had to prove himself in school. Today, Christopher Chua designs luxury resorts for top hotel brands
Christopher Chua, founder of Singapore-based KulorGroup, has gone from outsider to resort specialist, advising luxury hospitality names including Six Senses, Hilton and Four Seasons.
Inside a Singapore house that turns its split-level layout into a design advantage
Built on the slope of a hill, the home was reworked around its split levels, with the staircase, air well and garden-facing spaces creating a stronger sense of connection for the family.
