Bouygues Construction to refurbish the Ritz Hotel Paris for 140 million euros

Bouygues Bâtiment Île-de-France, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been declared the winner of the tender for the refurbishment of the celebrated Ritz Hotel, situated in the Place Vendôme in Paris. The luxury hotel, to close this summer and reopen in 2014, is to be totally refitted. This will encompass complete refurbishment of the decoration … Read more

Lexus’ “genius bars” to help avoid confusion and frustration from drivers

When you have questions or need hands-on technical support for your Apple device, you can get friendly, expert advice at the Genius Bar in any Apple Retail Store. The same principle will guide Lexus. As in-car computers become more sophisticated, the customers became more and more confused. The Toyota-owned Lexus will help avoid confusion and … Read more

Marriott to double the number of hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America within the next five years

Marriott aims to double footprint in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2017 Marriott International plans to double the number of hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America within the next five years. The company said also it expects to double its presence in Colombia with the additions of Marriott hotels in both Cartagena and Cali. … Read more

FiFi Awards top ten finalists

Fragrances of the year and media campaign of the year: FiFi Awards top ten finalists In May, The US Fragrance Foundation organizes the annual “FiFi” Awards Ceremonies. The American “FiFi” Award was conceived in 1973 by then President, Annette Green, to acknowledge and honor the creativity of the fragrance industry. In 1993, the first annual European … Read more

Design a Harrods window for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Harrods Street Party Window Inspiration. Have you ever fancied designing your own window at Harrods?   In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Harrods is inviting its fans to design a Harrods window. Till Thursday 19th April 2012, Harrods’ customers can create a mood board on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Street Party theme, using online … Read more

Nouvelle Collection de Robert Piguet

Robert Piguet extended its portofolio of exlcusive fragrances with “Nouvelle Collection de Robert Piguet,” created by Master Perfumer Aurelien Guichard of Givaudan Paris. Bois Noir, OUD, Casbah, Notes and Mademoiselle Piguet were officially introduced at Esxence 2012 and will be available for purchase June 1, 2012. Robert Piguet Bois Noir With Bois Noir, Robert Piguet introduces … Read more