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Journey To The Edge Of Space In The World’s Smallest Experience-Led Hotel https://www.ahotellife.com/journey-to-the-edge-of-space-in-the-worlds-smallest-experience-led-hotel/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:38:06 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=51205 By Amulya Hiremath on 04.29.23 Watching the Nothern Lights and sleeping under the stars are firm bucket list classics. Now there is a new experience for your dream checklist — a journey to the edge of space. Zephalto, a global distributor in consumer space travel — and one that is doing so eco-consciously — is […]

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Céleste brings breathtaking panorama of the earth, previously only seen by astronauts

By Amulya Hiremath on 04.29.23

Watching the Nothern Lights and sleeping under the stars are firm bucket list classics. Now there is a new experience for your dream checklist — a journey to the edge of space.

Zephalto, a global distributor in consumer space travel — and one that is doing so eco-consciously — is all set to take voyagers aboard Céleste, a hot air balloon with a state-of-the-art pressurized capsule that is stratosphere bound. Departing from France, the trip will take six hours, journeying 25 kilometers from Earth’s surface. As for the stars of the show, think sunrise beyond the horizon, witnessing the Earth’s unique spherical curve, and cruising with the stars beyond all the light pollution in the darkness of space. What’s more? Experience all this in the best of safety and comfort, along with world-class hospitality and Michelin-star dining, making it the world’s smallest hotel but one with the most powerful story to tell.

Céleste will float for three hours at its highest altitude
Céleste will float for three hours at its highest altitude

The brainchild of Vincent Farret d’Astiès, founder and test pilot, Zephalto is the bridge between his dreams of space travel and reality. Partnering with world-renowned, Paris-based Joseph Dirand Architecture, known for their pristine designs and high-end interiors, Céleste is powered by low-carbon and ecology-forward technology. At the same time, its safety is certified by the French government’s space agency, The National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Céleste will take flight end of 2024, and tickets are priced starting at $133,000. For more information and booking, visit Zephalto.

Zephalto

(Paris Office) 5 parvis Alan Turing, 75013 Paris
Rates from $133,000
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Summit At Sea Is Back! https://www.ahotellife.com/summit-at-sea-is-back/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:15:39 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=51200 The post Summit At Sea Is Back! appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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The Best New Sustainable Hotels Opening in 2023 https://www.ahotellife.com/the-best-new-sustainable-hotels-opening-in-2023/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:14:37 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=50658 The post The Best New Sustainable Hotels Opening in 2023 appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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Studio.H Launch 100+ Flavours Report https://www.ahotellife.com/studio-h-launch-100-flavours-report/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:02:45 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=50437 By Hamzeh Alfarahneh on 03.24.23 Culinary-minded design agency Studio H made waves during the covid pandemic with its mini meet exhibition, a showcase of propositions that encourage social interaction while maintaining a safe social distance, using fun and appropriate tools to measure and implement a safe and interactive social experience, now it has released its […]

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Culinary-minded design agency Studio H made waves during the covid pandemic with its mini meet exhibition, a showcase of propositions that encourage social interaction while maintaining a safe social distance, using fun and appropriate tools to measure and implement a safe and interactive social experience, now it has released its annual food trend reports and is expanding its reach with the launch of a digital hub where you can purchase the 100+ Flavours report.

100+ Flavours is the first in a series of reports that will be published on the platform. Created in collaboration with food anthropologist Dr. Anna Trapido, the South African flavor archive follows from Studio H’s 100 Flavours installation at the V&A Waterfront in 2021. We were present at the launch to sample some of the 100 flavours, curated by the Studio H and Dr. Anna Trapido.

“The aim of the report is not to draw up a definitive list of all foods for all times and all peoples, but rather to stimulate debate and whet appetites for further epicurean investigation,” says Dr. Anna Trapido.

Following extensive research into the cross-cultural cuisines that make up South Africa’s immense and diverse culinary landscape, 100+ Flavours showcases the overlapping influences – ancient and modern, urban and rural – that have created regional and cultural variations, the major impact that the ravages of colonialism, apartheid, poverty, and dispossession have had on who consumes what, where and how often in South Africa. 

The 100+ Flavours report can be purchased and downloaded on Studio H website, starting from $52 per copy. In-person or digital presentations and immersive ingredient deep dives for groups can be arranged on request.

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3D Printing A Hotel: El Cosmico To Get A Futuristic Makeover https://www.ahotellife.com/3d-printing-a-hotel-el-cosmico-to-get-a-futuristic-makeover/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:36:44 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=50255 The post 3D Printing A Hotel: El Cosmico To Get A Futuristic Makeover appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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Plastic-Free Tel Aviv At The Vera https://www.ahotellife.com/plastic-free-tel-aviv-at-the-vera/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:00:57 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=50169 The post Plastic-Free Tel Aviv At The Vera appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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Nine Women Reshaping Travel & Creative Hospitality https://www.ahotellife.com/nine-women-reshaping-travel-creative-hospitality/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:42:50 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=50130 The post Nine Women Reshaping Travel & Creative Hospitality appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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Suena Serenades The Earth In Mexican Ancient Wetlands https://www.ahotellife.com/suena-serenades-the-earth-in-mexican-ancient-wetlands/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:07:16 +0000 https://www.ahotellife.com/?p=49638 The post Suena Serenades The Earth In Mexican Ancient Wetlands appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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