Walking out the door of the hotel you will find yourself on Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona. From Port Vell to Plaza de Catalunya, you will discover centenary shops, souvenir shops, beautiful flower stalls and local products, street performers and living statues that give a special charm to one of the most […]
Paris has Les Champs Elyseés, Rome has Via Condotti, and Barcelona has Passeig de Gràcia. This magnificent boulevard is graced by two of Gaudí’s most important masterpieces, the Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, as well as many more magnificent buildings dating back from Barcelona’s architectural golden age of Modernism. The city’s only Perfume Museum can […]
Rolls-Royce is set to invest £80 million and create around 300 jobs in the Midlands over the next nine years developing energy storage systems (ESS) for electric aircraft. The company, which has its civil aerospace division in Derby, is looking to pioneer sustainable power which will enable aircraft to undertake zero emissions flights of over […]
With record-breaking visitor numbers of almost 70,000, Chinese and international creativity were reunited at Design Shanghai, the first physical design show of the year after a period of unprecedented challenges in the global design community. Global business has shifted and in recognising the unequivocal strength of the Chinese market, International designers and brands such as […]
Mazzi Fine Art: A unique private gallery where contemporary art meets ancient knowledge. In the mysterious land of the Rising Sun, an Italian artist revolutionises modern art by combining new technologies with ancient knowledge. Francesco Mazzi made his life’s purpose a mission turning objects into protagonists telling stories of distant times. Together with his wife […]
As global wealth expands, and new inbound and outbound markets continue to emerge, the luxury travel industry faces disruption from a new generation of well educated, highly demanding travel consumers. To respond, the hospitality industry has been forced to redefine both the definition of luxury and its role as a service. The new trend report […]
Art Basel’s ‘OVR: Portals’ marked a significant inflection point in the online viewing room experience last week, starting on June 16th. The curators Magalí Arriola and Christina Li, and Larry Ossei-Mensah wanted to open up a world of possibilities with this online art fair. Featuring hundreds of artists from the four corners of the world, […]
Luca Dini , Italian naval architect has recently drawn up Codecasa’s Yacht project design work for “Gentleman” the name given to this limited edition of only ten. “There are owners’ requests for yachts, project design work requests from shipyards and then there are unique inspired projects of which this is one”, says Luca Dini. “The idea […]
The collection that embodies TUMI and McLaren’s mutual ethos of performance luxury is here. McLaren, the Formula 1 team and luxury supercar maker, today unveiled its new collection designed and developed in partnership with the leading international travel and lifestyle brand, TUMI. McLaren’s designers, engineers, and racers travel thousands of miles around the world each […]
Increased financial confidence among millionaires in Asia is fueling their spending on luxury goods and experiences, according to new insights from Agility Research & Strategy. According to Agility’s 2021 Asian Millionaire report, countries in the region are seeing higher luxury spending as economies continue recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Asian millionaires are also embracing […]
Purpose-driven companies witness higher market share gains and grow three times faster on average than their competitors, all while achieving higher workforce and customer satisfaction. Much like what a foundation is to a house, a conductor is to an orchestra, and a canvas is to an artist’s masterpiece—a clear purpose is everything to an organization. […]
The highly anticipated Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle has opened its doors and two Saint-Tropez properties join the growing collection. One of this year’s most exciting hotel openings, Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle takes over a 17th-century palace building within the grounds of the iconic Château de Versailles. This grand opening […]
Relationship building, curiosity and self-advocacy are essential qualities for women looking to excel in luxury sectors where executive leadership is predominantly male. During a panel moderated by Jen Woodring, vice president of customer experience and brand partnerships at Luxury Portfolio International, at the Women in Luxury eConference on June 2, women executives shared their experiences in […]
Valentino has announced plans to stage its fall/winter 2021 haute couture collection in Venice on July 15, skipping its traditional location in Paris for the third season in a row due to the pandemic. Back in January, Valentino staged this year’s spring/summer collection inside Palazzo Colonna in Rome, in a performance-art-meets-runway format ensemble where the house’s […]
Hainan was always a famous domestic hotspot that attracted local tourists with its heavenly warm weather and modern resorts. But China’s post pandemic travel restrictions and changes in duty-free shopping quotas only added to Hainan’s appeal. When the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that the province would include new products on its duty-free list and raise its tax-free shopping quota from […]
Louis Vuitton has announced a multi-year partnership with the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) and presented a unique Trophy Travel Case for the 78th edition of the Formula 1 Grand Prix de MonacoTM. This bespoke case in the colors of the Principality is a celebration of both exceptional French savoir-faire and passion for a legendary sporting event. […]
Every year, collectors and enthusiasts wait with bated breath to see the new Rolex models, and this year’s releases did not disappoint. There is a stunning, new-generation Oyster Perpetual Explorer and Explorer II, several fashion-forward Daytona models with gorgeous dials, and a couple stunning diamond-set watches in the Daydate and Lady Datejust collections for truly […]
Spanish luxury house Loewe has teamed with Sotheby’s auction house to showcase its commitment to craft through the LOEWE Weaves project. The objects presented include artisan-embellished Galician chestnut roasters, bags and accessories for a unique collection that resonates with artisanal craftsmanship. “Craft is one of my main interests: one that I’ve made central to Loewe’s identity,” says […]
Chile is the longest country in the world, with its 4,329 km in length, which is equivalent to one tenth of the circumference of the Earth. A large area that allows you to travel between its regions trying different very unique dishes. On the occasion of the ‘Chilean Food Week’, Chile Travel wants the world […]
The European real estate market has seen several years of strong growth. In fact, since early 2016, house prices in the EU have risen by 4.6% year-on-year on average, outperforming wages and GDP growth. This upward trend has been widespread across countries and also large cities. Find out about the factors underpinning this trend and […]
Press release Luxury goods is one of the industries that has been hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales have been damaged by store closures and travel restrictions, and consumer spending has been weak. The pandemic has also led to a channel shift to e-commerce as well as to expanded sustainability and wellness. We […]
CDLC Barcelona is one of the most sophisticated restaurants in the world. Enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience through the fusion of Asian, Arabic and Hindu gastronomy with the essence of the Mediterranean, it’s delicious cocktails in any of its exclusive indoor areas and next to the beach or spend an elegant and sexy night […]
The Concours of Elegance – famed for gathering the rarest cars ever created – will showcase a unique art deco Voisin C-27 Aérosport as part of this year’s main display. Taking place from 3-5 September at Hampton Court Palace, the event is renowned as one of the top three concours d’elegance events in the world for the quality of […]
Digital arts meet one of the greatest Master of Art Nouveau, Gustav Klimt the innovative Austrian painter to life in the world around you. Is time to embark on a visit to a real museum of the future where the latest technologies: virtual imagines, virtual reality, a spectacular hall of golden mirror. larger than life. […]
The Rodeo Drive Committee announced a surge in business and real estate activity as the famed, luxury retail destination reopens to the world. Following the easing of Covid-19 retail and travel restrictions, increased customer confidence as a result of vaccinations and safety protocols, and in anticipation of a full statewide reopening on June 15 announced […]
Fintech companies are completely changing the way we manage our money. New financial technology has made it easier than ever to pay people back, borrow money, and invest money. We’ve rounded up some of the top fintech stocks on the market right now to add to your investment portfolio. PayPal is arguably the world’s leading […]
The latest concept unveiled by Spanish design studio Iddes Yachts is their Class 55 superyacht which will reconnect sailors to the oceans with no operational restrictions. Measuring at a modest 55 meters, the luxury yacht stays true to the company’s ethos of adventure and exploration and will allow its owners to do anything and to do it anywhere. To […]
Expected to grow to US$784 billion by 2027, the beauty industry is going from strength to strength. And as environmental impact becomes increasingly crucial for better business decisions, Reese Witherspoon has partnered with Biossance to shape a cleaner future. The sustainable skincare brand, which is owned by Amyris, will work with the entertainment entrepreneur for […]
Traveling is one of our passions, especially after waiting at home for a long time to go back to explore the world. Here we share some of the best luxury airlines to take you to that beautiful destination you’ve been dreaming of. AIR NEW ZEALAND With a slew of awards under their belt including 2010 […]
Since it first opened in 2016, the Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya has become one of Mexico’s most beloved beachfront destinations. Located on the exclusive 1,600-acre Mayakoba property that is also home to the Banyan Tree, Rosewood Mayakoba and Fairmont Mayakoba resorts, which puts it in excellent company, the hotel is the first Mexican offering from Hyatt’s […]
