 
      
      
      
        The Bayerischer Hof was opened in 1841 - on the wishes of King Ludwig I, who wanted a comfortable place for his guests to stay. The Bayerischer Hof...Read More
      
     
    
    
      
       
      
      
      
        Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More
      
     
    
    
      
       
      
      
      
        The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
      
     
    
    
      
       
      
      
      
        
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
      
     
    
    
      
       
      
      
      
        In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More