What works when building a 21st century city. The 5th edition of Cities of Opportunity report

How leading global cities stack up against one another? Though New York and London lead cumulative scoring, emerging cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, are narrowing the gap within key economic indicators, according to the fifth edition of Cities of Opportunity released by PwC and the Partnership for New York City. While New York officially edges … Read more

First JW Marriott in New York City opened in historic Essex House

First JW Marriott Hotel Opens in New York City JW Marriott hotel chain is expanding by opening the brand’s first hotel in New York City – JW Marriott Essex House New York. Located on Central Park South, just steps from Fifth Avenue temptations, the 509-room hotel is situated in a building that was first opened … Read more

Taj Arabia: Dubai’s Taj Mahal replica to be the world’s grandest wedding venue

Dubai announced plans to build Taj Arabia, a replica of the iconic Taj Mahal that will become the world’s grandest wedding venue and a symbol of love and romance. Taj Arabia will four times the size of the original India’s monument and will be set in the heart of the 41 million square foot Falcon … Read more

Asia-Pacific millionaires outnumbered those in North America

Global High Net Worth Population Increases Slightly as Their Investable Wealth Declines Asia-Pacific becomes region with the most HNWIs, while North America retains the most HNWI wealth Asia-Pacific surpasses all regions with the largest HNWI population, while North America retains the most HNWI wealth, finds Pacific, Capgemini and RBC Wealth Management’s “World Wealth Report“, a … Read more

World’s Tallest Apartment Building – Dubai Princess Tower

 Another Dubai tower breaks the record   Dubai city which already has the world’s tallest tower (828 meters) is now holding a brand new arhitectural record. Dubai Princess Tower entered the Guinness Book of Records as “World’s Tallest Apartment Building”(414 meters). Considered the tallest residential tower in the world, The Princess Tower is being constructed … Read more

Amy Winehouse’s London home for sale

Winehouse’s family to sell singer’s London home The 2,500 square-foot London home that belonged to late singer Amy Winehouse is up for sale for $4.2 million. According to online listing agent Housenetwork.co.uk., the home features three bedrooms, three living rooms and private front and rear gardens. Chris Goodman, a spokesman for the Winehouse family, said … Read more