Sustainable tourism: World’s biggest QR code unveiled at world’s largest golf resort

In an effort to promote sustainable eco-tourism and in celebration of Mission Hills’ 20th anniversary, some 2,000 employees of the luxury golf and spa resort came together to form the largest Human QR Code in an effort to promote eco-tourism to the world. The gigantic real life QR Code was created by staff carrying umbrellas … Read more

360° Electric concept: BMW i to offer all-embracing approach to electric mobility

360° Electric concept: BMW i seals global partnership deal for customer-friendly electric mobility   BMW i is turning electric mobility into a serious alternative for drivers around the world. To further increase the technology’s acceptance, the manufacturer of electric cars intends to offer the customers a one-stop shop for tailor-made electric mobility solutions through a partnership … Read more

Bombardier at Aero India airshow

Bombardier to showcase two class-leading jets at Aero India India represents big potential for business aviation. As the economy grows and the need for global and regional corporate travel increases in the region, the value of a business jet is now well established. Bombardier Aerospace announced that it will showcase two of its class-defining jets … Read more

Oscar de la Renta opens first UK store

80-year-old designer Oscar de la Renta launched new London flagship. De la Renta’s boutique was inaugurated on Mount Street and is the first space to have separate areas for bridal, home and children’s collections. Located near other luxury store Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin and Balenciaga, the shop is Oscar’s largest store to date and fourteenth … Read more

Hawai‘i’s busiest year on record

Banner Year for Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry   Hawai‘i’s tourism industry sets new visitor spending and arrival records in 2012, reports the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s agency for tourism. Visitor spending in 2012 reached $14.3 billion, surpassing the previous record of $12.8 billion set in 2007. Visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands also reached … Read more

Fashion moguls constitute half the list of top 10 Italian billionaires

Michele Ferrero, Leonardo Del Vecchio and Giorgio Armani top the list of Italian billionaires Top 10 Wealthiest Italians   The collective wealth of the top 10 wealthiest Italians stands at US$88 billion, which comprises 40% of the combined net worth of the Italian UHNW population. In particular, fashion moguls constitute half the list and represent … Read more