Fabio Leoni’s path from the quiet rhythms of hospitality to leading Hotel Riomar shows how care, presence, and purpose can gently transform the way we experience a place.

Sometimes, the most telling details are the ones guests don’t expect. A soft gesture at the edge of the bed. A striped slipper, quietly waiting. Mandarin Oriental introduces a new kind of welcome—one with Italian flair and unmistakable intention. In a global partnership with Aquazzura, the Tuscan-born brand known for its bold, joyful take on footwear, a limited-edition collection of in-suite slippers has arrived. And while they’re made to be worn indoors, they carry the sp

There are façades that hide, and façades that reveal. Then there’s the one at 103 Avenue des Champs-Élysées: an enormous Louis Vuitton trunk wrapping itself around scaffolding, quietly commanding the boulevard with a wink. It's not just a placeholder—it’s a statement. And like everything the Maison touches, it tells a story long before the doors open.