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If the need arose to name the professions with the highest requirements for social, leadership, and organizational qualities, the position of hotel general manager would undoubtedly rank at the top of the list. This is especially true for managers of luxury hotels, where guests have every reason to expect impeccable service and organization of their

Casa Gangotena Our first impressions of Quito were at night. We were going from the airport to the old town, and all that could be seen were old buildings, and winding streets. Then, a lighted building, white, almost-church-like, with huge, hand-carved wooden doors. “We have arrived,” said the driver in a grandiose tone, “At Casa

Weapons sparked a studio bidding war that netted Cregger an alleged eight figure payday—plus a rare amount of creative control. By Grant Rindner January 25, 2023 Bill Skarsgard in Barbarian.Courtesy of 20th Century Studios via Everett Collection Zach Cregger scored one of 2022’s breakout hits with the bitingly funny, socially attuned horror movie Barbarian, and clearly the

Columbia Hillen Located in the heart of a regenerated shipyard area in Belfast known as the Titanic Quarter, the 4-star hotel of the same name helps bring to life a bygone age. For the 119-room Titanic Hotel occupies the Victorian and Edwardian offices of Harland & Wolff, the company that built the ill-fated cruise ship

And 8 other takeaways, snubs and surprises from the list of nominees for the 95th Academy Awards. By Keith Phipps January 24, 2023 Ke Huy Quan is now officially Oscar-nominated for his role in Everything Everywhere All At Once.Courtesy of Allyson Riggs for A24 via Everett Collection It’s time to argue about movies again. This

The show is a dumb, male-centered fantasy about grown-ass men who act like teenage boys. So why can’t I stop watching it? By P.E. Moskowitz January 23, 2023 My friend Callie was having a bad day. She texted me that she was stressed with job stuff, feeling down on herself, tucking herself into a corner

All Images: Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach There are many spa and wellness hotels in Bali to choose from but none are as hip and cool as the Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach. The hotel is part of the IHG chain and they really shine when it comes to hospitality. The exclusive Hotel Indigo boutique brand is known for creating

Drake, Oliver El-Khatib and more explain how last weekend’s Apollo shows were just one phase in curating the best radio show out. By Edwin STATS Houghton Photography by Flo Ngala January 23, 2023 Drake’s OVO / Sound 42 crew: Oliver El-Khatib, Nyan, Teo Nio, Kid Masterpiece, Noel Cadastre, Drew Ferguson, G0home Roger, Mr. Morgan, Geoff

Images courtesy of 20Diezz Arquitectos From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear Casa Lohr emerges from an abandoned 19th-century colonial house in the historic center of Mérida, Mexico. 20Diezz Arquitectos restored the crumbling stone structure and preserved its historical beauty by conserving the interior vestiges. This includes remnants of an old masonry wall which becomes the defining

From pastrami palaces to Christmas strongholds, some of New York’s most iconically New York (and not necessarily most fashionable) spots are buzzing. By Jason Diamond January 23, 2023 Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte Easily the strangest thing I did this holiday season was spending a night hanging out in the roped-off front yard of

BySuzi Jan. 21st, 2023 Park Hyatt Vienna From Justluxe Influencer Partner: @LuxuryDiscoverer There’s a lot to love about Vienna. Everything runs on time. No one seems to be in a hurry. And, unlike other European capitals, Vienna isn’t overcrowded and swamped with tourism. There’s a wide array of 5* luxury hotels in the city center

It turns out this producer’s “J. Cole Type Beat” was dead on. By Frazier Tharpe January 19, 2023  J.Cole sits courtside at the Toronto Raptors game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 10, 2023 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Courtesy of Vaughn Ridley via Getty Images Even as one of the most successful

St. Martin is a Caribbean island that is split between two nations: the French side, known as Saint-Martin, and the Dutch side, known as Sint Maarten. This unique blend of cultures offers visitors a diverse range of activities and attractions to enjoy during their vacation. No visit to St Martin is complete without spending time

The indie songwriter caught up with GQ about his new album, recording with Lil Yachty, and kicking nicotine cold turkey on a cross-country drive.  By Colin Groundwater January 19, 2023 Photograph by Kiera McNally; Collage by Gabe Conte Around this time last year, Mac DeMarco started off on what can properly be called a Great

Often referred to as the St. Barts of the Caribbean, or simply ‘Briland’ by its residents, Harbour Island has long been known for its friendly locals, British-West-Indies architecture, secluded pink sand beaches, and as a peaceful enclave for the worlds rich and famous. Located just an hour plane ride from Miami, Harbour Island is home

It was a key plot device in Avatar: The Way of Water. So we turned to a renowned ocean ecologist for answers.   By Gabriella Paiella January 20, 2023 Lo’ak and Payakan in Avatar: The Way of Water.Photographs: Everett Collection, Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte James Cameron spent $250 million and nine years making Avatar: The Way of Water,