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The Digital IQ Index: China While Mainland China’s organic luxury sales growth softened to single digits, Chinese tourist spend abroad increased 58 percent in Q3 2012, suggesting consumer demand remains robust, according to the latest “Digital IQ Index: China” research released by L2 think tank. The Digital IQ Index: China ranks the digital competence of … Read more
Kuta Beach, one of world’s renowned surfer’s paradise in Bali, is the new destination for a Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort opened by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The new resort marks Starwood’s fifth hotel on the Island of Gods. Currently, Starwood manages The St. Regis Bali Resort, W Retreat & Spa Bali – Seminyak, … Read more
Legoland Hotel at Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad, US’ first hotel of its kind, is ahead of schedule and announced an opening date of April 5, 2013. There are approximately 3,422 LEGO models in the entire Hotel created out of more than three million LEGO bricks.The iconic LEGO dragon model installed will breathe smoke as guests … Read more
Jeff Koons designs 2010 Mouton Rothschild label Modernist American artist Jeff Koons has been commissioned to design a wine label for Chateau Mouton Rothschild’s 2010 vintage, one of Bordeaux’s premier cru red wines. The artist known for his reproductions of banal objects—such as Balloon animals produced in stainless steel, continues the annual tradition to … Read more
Supermodel Kate Moss debuts in a Stuart Weitzman Spring 2013 campaign, photographed by Mario Testino. This is the Moss’s first campaign dedicated solely to American-designed shoe those previous faces include Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova. “Obviously she’s a professional,” the New York City-based shoe designer told PEOPLE. “We did shots of [her wearing] six beautiful shoes, … Read more
The Iconic JW Marriott Marquis hotel in Dubai was awarded Guinness World Record. The entity has officially recognised the 5 Star JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai as the world’s tallest hotel. At a height of 355 metres from ground level to the top of its mast, the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is only 26 … Read more