Ryokan: guesthouse or inn; a ryokan, is a type of traditional Japanese inn which became a common Japanese institution during the Edo period (1603–1868), when they served travelers along Japan's highways. They typically feature tatami-m...
In 1954, Japanese had a chance to see Hollywood legend Marylin Monroe in Tokyo. She had arrived with her husband, baseball star Joe DiMaggio, on her honeymoon. It was here that she made her today famous statement in a press conference. A Japanese re...
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
