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WHERE AI REMEMBERS YOUR NOSE

“Your fragrance stops being a product you choose. It becomes a personal library that remembers you.” Take Away Instead of buying one fragrance and sticking with it, imagine a digital…

THE REGENERATIVE CRAFT RESIDENCY

“The story cannot be separated from the people and place that created it.” Take Away A regenerative craft residency brings a small group of guests close to makers, materials and…

THE LUXURY HIDING IN THE FOOTBALL CLUBS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

“The next cult fashion object may carry the badge of a football club most people have never heard of. That’s Status Luxury Revisited. Mainly from a Gen Z perspective.” “The…

“A private salon creates intimacy around discovery.” “Dinner, conversation and discovery happen around the product.” “The circle has to be worth joining.” Take Away In Shanghai, luxury is quietly moving…

Hospitality Touchpoints: How One Mint Creates an Unforgettable Guest Experience

What Is It? Hospitality is full of touchpoints—small, intentional moments where guests interact with a brand in ways that shape lasting memories. Some touchpoints are expected, like the menu or…

NFT Skybar Frankfurt: Where Digital Art Meets Hospitality

What Is It? The NFT Skybar at nhow Frankfurt, Germany, is combining digital artwork, creative cocktails and panoramic views through its promotional event, Daydream Trip. Inspired by NFT Skybar mixologist…

The Jeddah Airport Aquarium: Where Travel Meets the Ocean

What Is It? The Jeddah Airport Aquarium is located inside King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It sits within the new passenger terminal, making it one of…

Frozen Wonder: The Ice Hotel That Melts Back Into Nature

What Is It? The Ice Hotel at Bâlea Lake is a seasonal masterpiece, rebuilt every winter entirely from snow and crystal-clear ice blocks cut directly from the frozen lake. The…

The Mirror That Heals: Emotional Rituals in Hospitality

Mirror Ritual is an interactive installation developed at Monash University in 2020 by Nina Rajcic and Jon McCormack. It combines AI and machine learning to read your facial expression and…

Self-Parking Slippers at ProPILOT Park Ryokan: Where Tradition Meets Automation

What Is It? At the ProPILOT Park Ryokan in Hakone, Japan, Nissan transformed traditional hospitality with a touch of automation. Guests encounter not only tatami mats and sliding doors but…