Who makes the world’s best cup of tea?

The ritual, the memories – tea is central to cultural traditions around the world. But where does it taste best? We used GuardianWitness to find the world’s best cuppa. Do you agree? Vote in our poll

Why sustainability professionals need to show more compassion

It is by first finding peace in ourselves that we can best encourage companies away from their destructive tendencies

A cultural stop on Venice’s Grand Canal. For Your Eyes Only.

For Your Eyes Only: A Private Collection, from Mannerism to Surrealism. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the world’s most reputable museums for 20th Century European and American art, extends its collection by offering “For Your Eyes Only: A Private Collection, from Mannerism to Surrealism“. This summer exhibition housed in its founder’s former home on … Read more

The most expansive shopping experience in Dubai

Dubai aims to compete with Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, The Croisette or Champs Elysees in Paris in terms of shopping experiences. Luxury real estate developer, DAMAC Properties has announced the development of AKOYA Drive, one of the longest shopping strip experiences in Dubai. Similar in length to ‘The Walk’ at Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), … Read more

Cannes cocktails: Belvedere Silver Laser limited edition

Belvedere, the LVMH group’s premium vodka brand and the “world’s first luxury vodka,” launched its latest limited edition in Cannes and showcased some very special cocktail recipes to coincide with the Cannes Film Festival. The brand unveiled its new limited edition Silver Laser magnum and presented a menu of cocktails that celebrate North America at … Read more

Top 10 luxury brands make exclusivity a priority over ubiquity in 2014.

Consumers felt entitled to buy luxury again. Top 10 luxury brands The value of top 10 luxury-goods brands surged 16 percent to $111 billion, according to the 2014 BrandZ study published by research company Millward Brown. The luxury category brand value rose 16 percent, following a 6 percent rise a year ago.The strong performance illustrates both … Read more