Great golfing experiences: the IAGTO Awards 2014

The IAGTO Awards 2014 – the official annual awards for the golf tourism industry.   The golf tourism industry recognised its 2013 winners at the annual International Association of Golf Tourism Operators awards (IAGTO). Each year IAGTO recognises the performance of three of the world’s leading Golf Resorts, the flagships of the industry, together with … Read more

World Ski Awards 2013 winners revealed

World Ski Awards winners were revealed in Kitzbühel, Austria’s legendary winter sports destination. World Ski Awards has recognised the very best in the global ski tourism industry during its inaugural Gala Ceremony at A-ROSA Kitzbühel. The event saw the title of World’s Best Ski Resort went to Val Thorens (France), while Bighorn, Revelstoke (Canada) took … Read more

Scientifically extraordinary million dollar diamond at auction

  Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction on December 9 will feature a rare, unmounted modified pear cut diamond, weighing 17.82 carats, and estimated to fetch between $1,000,000-1,500,000.  As a type IIa diamond, the breathtaking stone is not only beautiful, it is also scientifically extraordinary. Scientists classify diamonds into two types, based on the presence or absence … Read more

Custom-designer jewel inspired by the 50th Anniversary of Taylor’s Cleopatra

50th anniversary of Cleopatra.  Bulgari has created a pair of one-of-a-kind contemporary earrings – reflective of the dramatic colors and motifs of ancient Egypt – in honor of the 50th anniversary of the film CLEOPATRA. Considered one of the grandest cinematic spectacles of all time, CLEOPATRA took home four Academy Awards and was the highest … Read more

Top travel rankings taking you out of the ordinary

Best in Travel 2014. Top 10 rankings from Lonely Planet.  Looking for travel inspiration for 2014? Lonely Planet’s biggest travel guide of the year “Best in Travel 2014” presents the year’s best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences. Drawing on the knowledge, passion and miles travelled by Lonely Planet’s staff, authors and online community, the guide … Read more

LVMH remains confident for 2013

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €20.7 billion for the first nine months of 2013, an increase of 4% over the comparable period in 2012. Organic revenue grew by 8%. Despite the uncertain economic environment in Europe, LVMH remains confident for 2013. The luxury group also recorded … Read more