UNESCO – An aggressive new itinerary offered by London-based luxury agency Hurlingham Travel gives discerning travelers the chance to see every single UNESCO World Heritage Site on a single jaunt around the world. The trip, which would theoretically wind its way through 157 countries, would run voyagers roughly $1.5 million — not that you can put a price on heritage or anything.
Angkor Wat, the Pyramids, Machu Picchu and the other well-known sites like the historic center of Berat and Gjirokastra, Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba, the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, Flemish Béguinages, Wood Buffalo National Park, the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, Sulaiman-Too Sacred Mountain, the Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site, and the D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station are all destinations on the tour. (Huff Post)
The LVMH-owned brand opened its new lounge and restaurant at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. The lounge, which sits atop the brand’s store in the airport, is decorated with designer furniture pieces including India Mahdavi low tables and Costela armchairs by Martin Eisler. The concept includes an adjoining restaurant with a menu developed by Yannick Alléno, a three-star Michelin chef, featuring dishes that highlight local ingredients.
Like other large luxury brands, Louis Vuitton has expanded into hospitality in recent years as a way to give consumers experiences that go beyond a store visit. The Doha airport lounge is Louis Vuitton’s ninth culinary project since 2020, a list that includes everything from pop-up and permanent restaurants in stores to a chocolate shop in Tokyo. Louis Vuitton is also planning to turn its corporate headquarters in Paris into a hotel. (BOF)
A new survey shows parents increasingly want in on a trend that isn’t often aimed at families: wellness travel. A published report by the market intelligence company Morning Consult showed that parents, compared with others, showed less interest in traveling to relax or for cultural experiences, and more interest in traveling for mental and physical health. The data showed an emerging picture of family travel — one in which parents may be starting to prioritize their own needs alongside those of their children. (CNBC)
The coronation of King Charles was years in the making it came with a staggering price tag of $125 million price tag. While some have criticized the expense, it is clear that this will be a once-in-a-lifetime event for the royal family and the country as a whole. (ABC News)
