“Luxury Should Be Anything But Boring”: Hotelier Priya Paul on Disruption, Empowerment, and Restoring the Palace

Business Traveller - Oct 8, 2026

She ditched beige hospitality for bold design and royal restorations. Here, hotelier Priya Paul reveals how she crafts properties with a pulse and destinations worth flying for. The post “Luxury Should Be Anything But Boring”: Hotelier Priya Paul on Disruption, Empowerment, and Restoring the Palace appeared first on Business Traveller.

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Oct 9, 2026

Style shoot: Gucci’s sleek and sexy fall/winter 2026 collection by Demna

Demna’s highly awaited fall/winter 2026 runway debut for Gucci was unveiled at the Palazzo delle Scintille in Milan in February, attracting A-list celebrities ranging from Demi Moore and Shawn Mendes, to sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton. While the collection featured nods to the house’s provocative 90s era, when designer Tom Ford was at the helm, it also introduced key new silhouettes and innovative pairings, combining Demna’s streetwear aesthetic with classical details found in Italian art and...

Oct 9, 2026

21 Birds Are Found at Miami Airport Stuffed in Underwear and Hidden in a Belt

Two men, who arrived separately from Cuba days apart, each carried clutches of live birds concealed in their clothes, the authorities said.

Oct 9, 2026

The Average Adult Can't Pass This Basic Geography Quiz, And It's A Little Sad

Test your knowledge of geography! View Entire Post ›

Oct 9, 2026

Meet architect Betty Ng, founder of Hong Kong’s Collective Studio

Architect Betty Ng founded Collective Studio, a Hong Kong-based firm that also specialises in interior and exhibition design, in 2015. She now oversees the studio’s operations – including teams in Perth, Madrid and London – with her former Harvard University classmates Juan Minguez and Chi Yan Chan. Together they spearhead some of Asia’s most forward-thinking design projects, from the expansive Asia-Pacific headquarters of Christie’s in Hong Kong to the radical, environmentally friendly Ludan...

Oct 8, 2026

How Cantopop pioneer and avid arts lover Anthony Wong Yiu-ming shaped Hong Kong culture

This is the 87th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. For Hong Kong’s culture enthusiasts, sitting just a few seats away from Anthony Wong Yiu-ming at an art-house film screening or standing steps from him at an underground gig has long been a serendipitous staple of the city’s arts scene. He is legendary for his ubiquitous presence as an ordinary spectator. Beyond his genuine enthusiasm as a fellow audience member, the 64-year-old...

Oct 8, 2026

Meet Gia Duddy, the influencer rumoured to be dating NFL player Andrei Iosivas

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas and his rumoured girlfriend, influencer Gia Duddy, were recently involved in a heated exchange with an online troll under one of her Instagram posts where she shared a snap of herself attending a Bengals game at Paycor Stadium. The online exchange reportedly started after a user, whose Instagram username is @jason_walker24, seemingly made a dig at Iosivas’ NFL career. The commenter further attacked Duddy by mentioning her previous relationship...

Oct 8, 2026

How Much Do You Know About Train Travel? Take This Quiz.

Is there anything as fun watching the countryside whiz by from a comfy train car? How about a little train trivia? See how you do on these 10 questions.

Oct 8, 2026

American Express Announces Its Largest Centurion Lounge Expansion Yet

American Express is launching its largest Centurion expansion yet, adding lounges at Newark and Heathrow while dramatically enlarging Philadelphia and Houston as premium airport competition intensifies. The post American Express Announces Its Largest Centurion Lounge Expansion Yet appeared first on Business Traveller.

Oct 8, 2026

Vom Kongresssaal zum Dresden-Erlebnis

Kurze Wege, vielfältige Eindrücke und eine besondere Atmosphäre: In Dresden endet der Kongress nicht mit dem letzten Vortrag – hier wird der Aufenthalt selbst zum Erlebnis. The post Vom Kongresssaal zum Dresden-Erlebnis appeared first on Business Traveller.

Oct 8, 2026

This Picture Puzzle Quiz Will Either Prove You're Clear-Headed Or Your Brain Is A Complete Mess

Untangle the picture, one strip at a time. View Entire Post ›

Oct 8, 2026

WTTC Targets One Million Tourism SMEs to Benefit from its Together in Travel Community

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today set out its ambition for one million Tourism SMEs to benefit from its Together in Travel Community, strengthening support for independent and growing businesses across the sector through free research and knowledge, practical guidance, a global community, enhanced advocacy, and a greater focus on understanding their priorities, addressing barriers to growth, and meeting their needs.

Oct 8, 2026

6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing

An American Airlines flight was diverted to New York on Tuesday because of an “inadequate number of operational lavatories” — two, on a plane that normally has eight.

“Luxury Should Be Anything But Boring”: Hotelier Priya Paul on Disruption, Empowerment, and Restoring the Palace

MORE NEWS

Style shoot: Gucci’s sleek and sexy fall/winter 2026 collection by Demna

21 Birds Are Found at Miami Airport Stuffed in Underwear and Hidden in a Belt

The Average Adult Can't Pass This Basic Geography Quiz, And It's A Little Sad

Meet architect Betty Ng, founder of Hong Kong’s Collective Studio

How Cantopop pioneer and avid arts lover Anthony Wong Yiu-ming shaped Hong Kong culture

Meet Gia Duddy, the influencer rumoured to be dating NFL player Andrei Iosivas

How Much Do You Know About Train Travel? Take This Quiz.

American Express Announces Its Largest Centurion Lounge Expansion Yet

Vom Kongresssaal zum Dresden-Erlebnis

This Picture Puzzle Quiz Will Either Prove You're Clear-Headed Or Your Brain Is A Complete Mess

WTTC Targets One Million Tourism SMEs to Benefit from its Together in Travel Community

6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing

RECOMMENDED

An interview with designer Thom Browne, who is never out of uniform