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Virgin America, the California-based airline, and Air China, the exclusive national flag carrier of China, will offer seamless travel on the networks of both carriers across their respective routes in North America and Asia. Travelers may buy a single ticket on Air China that will allow them to connect from a Virgin America city to … Read more
Clinique Announces Partnership with Petra Nemcova’s Happy Hearts Fund Clinique, the first ever dermatologist-created, prestige cosmetic brand, announced a multi-year partnership with Happy Hearts Fund, an international charity founded and led by Petra Nemcova, helping to build and rebuild schools in areas affected by natural disasters. On December 1, 2012, Clinique will introduce a limited … Read more
Strengthening its position as a leading international hotel operator in Africa with an existing portfolio of 38 hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced plans to open 10 new hotels in Africa over the next 3 Years. The company will increase its African portfolio by nearly 30% with 10 new hotels set to open over the … Read more
Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most, according to Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study. Asian workers continue to take the fewest vacation days. Japanese workers trail the field; the average Japanese … Read more
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy to preside over charity wine auction Corton Grand Cru – Cuvée Charlotte Dumay – Pièce du Président at the 152nd Hospices de Beaune wine sale Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, France’s former first lady, is be the president of the 152nd Hospices de Beaune wine sale, the auction of Burgundy wines hels annually and directed by Christie’s. The … Read more
A rare property that embodies the best of Spanish Colonial design signed by renowned architect Wallace Neff and once owned by some of the biggest names in Hollywood was sold for $16.5 million. The authentic Spanish Colonial revival property on North Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills, was the home of several entertainment industry legends, including … Read more