How luxury hotels are going to war to win over the world’s richest travelers

In 2024, bizarre concierge offers are an expectation for big-spending guests – Markus Gortz Guests were once mocked for their ridiculous demands for five-star hotels. In 2016, travel company Oliver’s Travels published, rather indiscreetly, a list of client assignments to the villa specialist’s concierges. They include: “arrange a gospel choir to come out of the … Read more

the bizarre items stolen from hotels

Shampoo containers and breakfast buffet foods might be considered fair game, but what about towels, dressing gowns and slippers? – JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images RF My career as a hotel thief ended in 2014 when a hotel receptionist in Bangkok stood over me while the concierge of the four-star hotel gingerly pulled a pair of blue … Read more