As part of an attempt to tackle upscale competitors such as Crowne Plaza, Westin will make over gyms and fitness centers at all of its 186 properties this year. As part of the scheme, Westin will become the first hotel chain to use ActiViva lighting, fluorescent tube designed by lighting giant Philips which contains a … Read more
Novak Djokovic and Vivian Cheruiyot Take Top Honors at 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards Novak Djokovic and Vivian Cheruiyot received top prizes at the 13th annual Laureus World Sports Awards, the premier honors on the international sporting calendar, which were announced at the Awards Ceremony in the heart of London at Central Hall, Westminster. Novak … Read more
Valentine’s Day ideas: Cupcakes Gourmet Rolls Out the $55,000 Sparkling Red Velvet Cupcake The Made-to-Order Red Velvet Cupcake Features an 8-Carat Diamond Engagement Ring From Warwick Jewelers “To say, ‘Will you marry me?’ or ‘I love you’ with a diamond ring and a cupcake is simply romantic. Philadelphia’s couture cupcake shop, Cupcakes Gourmet (named by … Read more
Auction houses outfox Chinese antiquity fakers The demand for Chinese antiquities has exploded, helping propel Hong Kong to third spot in the global auction market behind London and New York. Auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s together raised over $460 million from sales of Chinese antiquities and art works last year, but the market has also … Read more
World Champions the New York Giants Toast Super Bowl Trophy with Armand De Brignac Freshly crowned NFL Super Bowl champions the New York Giants celebrated their fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy with one of the largest luxury bottles of Champagne in the world. New York Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz, teammates and Giants veteran Michael Strahan … Read more
Infiniti preps major new sports concept for Geneva Motor Show The Nissan owned-brand Infiniti has designed a new model to celebrate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary. Infiniti revealed to AFP that the luxury “green” model will be called ‘Emerg-E’, promising a low-emission, high-performance and high-technology car, with several firsts — and a new design direction for the … Read more