Top 10 most expensive prime global retail markets

The 10 most expensive cities for retailers Hong Kong continues to rank as the world’s most expensive global retail market, recording prime rents nearly 150 percent higher than New York City and more than 400 percent higher than London and Paris, according to new research from CBRE Group. CBRE’s quarterly survey (Q1 2013), which tracks … Read more

High-profile openings for The Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto and Morocco

Exceptionally rich in beauty, history, spirituality and culture, Kyoto draws 50 million visitors annually to experience the city and its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While many of these visitors are Japanese, there is real growth in the numbers of international visitors coming to the city, and Kyoto is now very much must-see destination for … Read more

Donald Trump and Damac to build the biggest Golf Club House in Dubai

Trump International Golf Club to be developed in Dubai.   Donald Trump and Trump Organization, that have already 14 award winning courses across the world, is expanding to Middle East. 18-hole PGA Championship Golf Course Trump International Golf Club, Dubai will be developed by DAMAC Properties, the largest private developer of luxury real estate in … Read more

“Vineyards by Christie’s” to offer consultative service for those looking to acquire vineyards

Vineyards by Christie’s International Real Estate To meet demand from clients at Christie’s wine auctions in Hong Kong requesting expert advice in purchasing overseas vineyard properties, Christie’s International Real Estate, the only global luxury real estate network wholly owned by a fine art auction house, launches of an innovative advisory service for international buyers of … Read more

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, and Qatar – the big winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board … Read more

Diesel to restore Venice’s 400-year-old Rialto Bridge

Ponte di Rialto in jeans Greatly in need of repairs, Venice’s 48-metre (157 foot) long Ponte di Rialto, one of the most beautiful bridges in the world and a true reflection of Venetian style, will be restored by “OTB”, a Company from Breganze (Vicenza, Italy) owned by Renzo Rosso (Diesel clothing company), popularly known as Italy’s … Read more