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Acquiring the coveted title of World’s Tallest hotel from the Guinness Book of World Records, the 72-story JW Marriott Marquis Dubai officially celebrated its opening. Soaring at 355 meters (1,164 feet), the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is just 26 meters shorter than New York City’s famed Empire State Building. In Dubai, known throughout the world … Read more
“2013 Top 100 Giants” Each year, Interior Design Magazine publishes its list of Interior Design industry Giants. Interior Design Giants comprises the 100 largest firms ranked by interior design fees for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2012. For Interior Design’s Top 100 Giants, the industry is looking good and continues to gain momentum. The … Read more
Ritz-Carlton hotels collaborates with Asprey to bring travelers the very best hotel amenities Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain and London-based luxury house Asprey announced a new alliance between the two luxury brands. Ritz-Carlton’s guests will be able to use Asprey Purple Water amenities in the guestrooms. Holding a royal warrant and dating back to 1781, Asprey … Read more
Weddings by Harrods Harrods, London’s leading luxury department store, launched ‘Weddings by Harrods’ – a “complete bridal planning service”. The bride and groom will be provided with a team of wedding planners, who will provide everything required, from beautiful wedding dresses and bespoke tailored suits, to tiered wedding cakes and beauty experts for pampering. … Read more
TAG Heuer launches E-commerce site TAG Heuer luxury watch manufacturer (a brand owned by French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton), announced the launch of the first E-commerce site. Paying homage to the brand’s eight avant-garde retail boutiques in the U.S., the new online boutique will mimic TAG Heuer‘s “lifestyle lounge.” According … Read more
Designer Patricia Urquiola designs new Santoni’s flagship boutique in Milan Luxury Italian shoemaker Santoni celebrated the opening of its flagship boutique at 6 via Montenapoleone in Milan. Guests, including Academy Award Winner Juliette Binoche , were welcomed by President and CEO Giuseppe Santoni and sipped on champagne while they viewed Santoni’s contemporary men’s shoes, women’s … Read more