First luxury hotel in Oman mountains to open next year

Alila Jabal Akhdar to be the first luxury hotel in Oman mountains Asian-based hotel group Alila Hotels & Resorts expands into Oman with a new opening in spectacular Jabal Akhdar mountain region set for 2014. The new hospitality project at 2,000 meters is aimed to offer access to Oman’s most spectacular and untapped areas, a … Read more

Trakdot baggage-tracking gadget

Track your luggage no matter where it ends up A new baggage-tracking gadget known as the Trakdot premiered at this year’s Consumer electronic show CES. The new device could lessen the stress caused by delayed baggage. According to global airline industry specialists SITA, in 2011 over 25 Million pieces of luggage were lost in North … Read more

Italy remains the world leader in yacht building

Large Yacht Orders Highlight 2013 Global Order Book from Boat International Media Statistics show a 44% increase in orders for the largest superyachts A total of 692 private yachts of 80 feet or more are under construction worldwide, and while that total shows an overall 5.2% decline from last year, statistics show  a return to the business … Read more

Hermes is taking over Tannery d’Annonay

In order secure supplies Hermes buys the 3rd tannery – Tannery d’Annonay, recognized for the quality of its calf leather, including Box Calf, a Hermès iconic material. With an annual production of 3 million sqf, TANNERIE D’ANNONAY is one of the great French specialists in calf leather made on skins from the best origins in … Read more

Rolls-Royce reports best sales result in the company’s 108-year history

Despite global business uncertainty and political unrest, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars revealed record sales results for 2012 with 3,575 cars were sold globally during the year.The reported sales represents the third consecutive record and the best sales result in the company’s 108-year history. Against this backdrop, Rolls‑Royce has successfully retained its position at the very pinnacle … Read more

Fashion consumption and industry developments in China: survey

Most attractive brands, fashion consumption and design adoption in 20 Cities in China: Trends Media Group China’s largest fashion and lifestyle publisher Trends Media Group has released its new reports on fashion consumption and industry developments based on an annual survey in 20 Chinese cities. The survey unveils the top 10 most attractive brands and … Read more