China’s spectacular thirst for Bordeaux wines and chateaux

More than 12 Bordeaux chateaux – in various stages of acquisition by Chinese investors In and around French wine region Bordeaux, more than 12 chateaux are in various stages of acquisition by Chinese investors, according to the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce (CCIB), which operates a China desk to assist would-be investors in the region. Chateau … Read more

A chance to own a piece of the Empire State Building

Empire State Building owner files for $1 bln IPO Empire State Realty Trust, owners of the iconic Empire State Building, filed to sell up to $1 billion of its Class A common stock, giving ordinary investors a chance to own a piece of the building that has been fought over by billionaires. Like a slew … Read more

Oil-rich Azerbaijan to build world’s tallest building

Azerbaijan to build world’s tallest building on Artificial Khazar Islands Oil-rich Azerbaijan plans to construct the world’s tallest building on a chain of artificial islands in the Caspian Sea. The plans for the Azerbaijan Tower complex include a business center soaring to 1050 meters, which would be 27 percent taller than the current champion, the … Read more

Focus to Europe: Regent to Open Luxury Hotel in Montenegro in 2014

Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel to open in May 2014 Regent to Open Luxury Hotel in Montenegro in 2014 – Superyacht Marina Village of Shops, Residences and Restaurants to Feature New Waterfront Hotel Regent turns its focus to Europe. The hotel group will open a luxury bespoke hotel in Porto Montenegro in May 2014. Located directly … Read more

355 Meter JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set to be World’s Tallest Hotel

355 Meter Hotel Scheduled to Open in Q4 2012 JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is set to establish Dubai on the global conference market landscape 1,608-room JW Marriott Marquis Dubai will open its doors in Q4 this year. At a height of 355 meters (1,164 feet), the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai is the tallest dedicated hotel … Read more

Armani’s Collectible Apartment in India

India’s heritage for luxury is dating from the first Singh Maharajah. It was him who had this idea to create “suites”. After inviting Jade Jagger to design houses, the Lodha Group has added new heights to the super luxury living in Mumbai, India with World One – the world’s tallest residential tower. The builders have … Read more