Paris to be the latest example of Peninsula excellence

A true Parisian palace for today. Katara Hospitality, the global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar, meticulously restored and modernised the Parisian iconic century-old classic building in the heart of the elegant 16th arrondissement which hosts the new Peninsula Paris, the latest example of Peninsula excellence and a true Parisian palace for today. … Read more

World’s most advanced light jet to entry into service in 2015

The first production HondaJet achieved its first flight on Friday, June 27, 2014.  The first production HondaJet achieved its initial flight, marking another milestone toward aircraft certification and entry into service in 2015. “With this first flight, the HondaJet program has entered the next exciting phase as we prepare for delivery,” said Honda Aircraft Company … Read more

The greenest companies worldwide: Kering ranks #1 in Consumer Discretionary Sector and #4 in overall Global 500

French multinational luxury giant Kering (Gucci, Boucheron, Brioni, Stella McCartney) has been recognised as one of the “greenest” companies worldwide by Newsweek Magazine’s Green Rankings, coming in fourth position in the overall Global 500 list and as top-ranked in consumer discretionary companies* within the Global 500. Kering’s inclusion in the 2014 Newsweek Green Rankings is based on … Read more

Crown Estate, ranging from retail parks to windfarms, valued at record £10bn

Queen benefits as commercial property empire raises more than £267m in profits for Treasury and monarch

The Fondation Louis Vuitton aims to represent a new phase in the art patronage

The Fondation Louis Vuitton will open its doors to the public on Monday, 27 October 2014. Luxury conglomerate LVMH wants to encourage and promote contemporary artistic creation both in France and internationally via Fondation Louis Vuitton, set to open its doors on Monday, 27 October 2014. The Foundation will be located in a 11 700 … Read more

vacation rentals by luxury hotel chains. A response to short term rental booking sites

vacationrentals by Four Seasons luxury chain. A new vacation rental portal launched by Four Seasons. Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons jumps on the vacation rental trend with a new rental portal, a response to the growing popularity short term rental booking siteslike Airbnb, FlipKey, VRBO and so on. The Canadian-based luxury hotel brand is following … Read more