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BYRAPH MAKES A YOUNG COLLECTOR THE AUTHORITY ON CHROME HEARTS

“When rarity becomes searchable, knowing what you are looking at becomes a form of luxury.” Take Away Raphael Badalov, 22, has turned a personal Chrome Hearts collection into a 7,000-square-foot…

MOON GANG: LETS GUESTS SET THE SOUNDTRACK IN UBUD

“The most memorable hotel experience may be the moment a guest is invited to change the mood of the room.” Take Away Moon Gang, a five-suite Ubud hotel that opened…

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…

Inside 25hours Hotels: Where Hospitality Meets Culture and Content

What Is It? Think hotels that behave like creative studios, social clubs, and selfie sets all at once. That’s 25hours Hotels — a brand built to spark content, cultivate belonging,…

Viva la Villa Viva: Berlin’s Community-Driven Hotel Experiment

What Is It? Taking shape in Berlin’s iconic Holzmarkt 25 district, Villa Viva is not just another hotel project. Furthermore, Set to open its doors in 2027, the hotel will…

Zoku: The Hybrid Hotel Redefining How Millennials and Gen Z Live, Work, and Connect

What Is It? Zoku Amsterdam is not a traditional hotel. Furthermore, It is a carefully designed hybrid space where living, working, and socializing intersect seamlessly. Furthermore, Created in 2015 by…

Party at 10 a.m.? The Rise of Coffee Parties in Mexico City

What Is It? In Mexico City a new morning ritual is taking shape: what people are calling Coffee Parties. Instead of a quick latte stop or a lazy brunch, these…

How @hotel Turns Travel Inspiration Into Instant Bookings

What Is It? @hotel (formerly TripScout) is a travel booking platform built for the social media generation. Furthermore, Founded by Konrad Waliszewski and Andy Acs, TripScout rebranded as @hotel to…

From Scroll to Stay: How TikTok Go Helps Hotels Shine

What Is It? Furthermore, In August 2025, TikTok launched its new affiliate program called TikTok Go in partnership with Booking.com. Furthermore, The idea is simple but powerful: creators with at…

Meet Sena Z.: The AI Travel Influencer Reimagining Hospitality

What Is It? Furthermore, In 2024, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts and BRACAI launched Sena Zaro, a digital travel ambassador without a passport, yet with a full backstory and presence across…