Hybrid offensive: Mercedes-Benz launches the world’s most economical luxury vehicle

Mercedes-Benz to Offer World’s Most Economical Luxury Vehicle: E300 BlueTEC HYBRID – 4.2 l of diesel/100 km and E400 HYBRID: combined fuel economy of 27 mpg (estimated) Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in its core segment while at the same time setting new standards for luxury sedans. The E300 BlueTEC HYBRID impresses with new … Read more

Any Orbit. Any Time: Paul Allen invests in pioneering Stratolaunch Systems

Stratolaunch Systems, A Paul G. Allen Project Entrepreneur, Microsoft Co-Founder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan have reunited to develop the next generation of space travel. Allen and Rutan, whose SpaceShipOne was the first privately-funded, manned rocket ship to fly beyond earth’s atmosphere, are developing a revolutionary approach to space transportation: … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Creezy Courtoy – historian, consultant and expert in luxury

Journalist, historian, perfume expert, anthropologist, expert at European Commission, Perfume Foundation Chairman, Creezy Courtoy is specialised in luxury products communication and is the owner of CREEZY!The Agency. Creezy Courtoy founded The Perfume Foundation in 1995, those first objective was to promote the industry in organizing events for the industry. In 1998, after realising the increasing … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Nathalie Veysset, CEO DeWITT – Haute Horlogerie Manufacture

After leading the company towards financial autonomy, Jérôme de Witt decided, in 2008 to reinforce his growth strategy by handing the executive reins of Montres DeWitt to Nathalie Veysset, 35, an expert in corporate management and company structuring. This energetic young woman previously worked in finance, with a managerial position in one of the world’s … Read more

Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 Finalists

2012 Bocuse d’Or USA Competition Finalists are Chosen! Bocuse d’Or USA announced the American chef-team to represent the biennial Bocuse d’Or Cuisine Contest in 2013. Meet the Finalists for the upcoming USA Competition: Bill Bradley, Danny Cerqueda, Jeffrey Lizotte, Richard Rosendale. To read about the finalists click here. On January 28 and 29, the chefs … Read more

Record-breaking Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel

Record-breaking Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi to become a landmark on the Abu Dhabi skyline Beginning with 21 December 2011 Hyatt Capital Gate Hotel Abu Dhabi opened its doors. Capital Gate (owned and developed in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, by ADNEC – Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company), has been certified … Read more