This has never happened in history: International tourism to reach one billion in 2012

International tourist arrivals grew by over 4% in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012, at a somewhat slower rate, international tourist arrivals are on track to reach the milestone one billion mark later this year. International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in … Read more

The first port designed by Philippe Starck

A new marina for large size yachts in Mallorca designed by Phillipe Stark Port Adriano marina on Palma de Mallorca designed by Philippe Starck   Philippe Starck came with its own vision of Mallorca’s Port Adriano. The designer transformed it into one of the reference ports for superyachts in the Mediterranean. Port Adriano marina on Palma de Mallorca became … Read more

London’s Olympic fashion agenda

Designers like Paul Smith, Orla Kiely, Mary Katrantzou, J.W. Anderson, and Matthew Williamson are involved in the Olympic Games (July 27 – August 12) in a creative manner. To keep up to date with all the Olympic fashion events, exhibitions and activities the British fashion industry stars have set up Fashion 2012 (fashion2012.co.uk) – an online … Read more

Top hotels to spot the rich and famous

City Celeb Spotting Where you can spot all your favorite celebs? Hotels.com has assembled the top city hotspots and secluded retreats for travelers to marvel at the lifestyle of Hollywood idols while being pampered like they are celebrities themselves:   Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles –This historic Sunset Boulevard hotel is a Mecca for the rich, … Read more

In-flight mobile phone calls and new recording studio launched at Virgin

Virgin launches in-flight mobile phone calls New Recording Studio at Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Virgin Atlantic recently launched the ability to make and receive mobile phone calls on board its new three- class Airbus A330 aircraft, which also features Virgin’s revamped Upper Class offering, according to businesstraveller. Virgin is the first British carrier to offer access … Read more

Jaeger LeCoultre Deep Sea Auto Chronograph

In scuba diving, the precise and accurate measurement of time is a vital necessity Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces a professional instrument of legendary origin. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Chronoflight luxury watch was adapted to divers The Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Chronograph watch has an operating indicator for the chronograph which contributes to divers’ safety by enabling them to check at a … Read more