Brands bank on Middle East as luxury goods market continues growth

As a large part of the Western world continues to suffer in the wake of the on-going financial crisis that began back in 2008, growth in the Middle East shows no sign of abating. In the likes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the demand for luxury goods continues to rise as the area welcomes … Read more

Real estate continues to dominate Hong Kong UHNWIs’ luxury portfolios

Statistical Profile of the Hong Kong UHNWI Against the backdrop of a red hot premium property market, Hong Kong‘s ultra wealthy population holds US$43 billion worth of real estate assets, representing 9% of the total net worth of its UHNW population, according to the lastest study released by Wealth-X, a provider of detailed intelligence on … Read more

Greece auctioning off marinas. Alimos, Hydra, Poros and Nea Epidaurus – first on the list

In order to boost Greek yacht tourism, Greece state agency in charge of privatisation (TAIPED) announced the auctioning off rights to operate marinas. At a joint press conference of the agency and the Greek Tourism Ministry, the officials unveiled plans to launch six international tenders for Greek marinas by June. The first tender will include … Read more

Chef Olivier Gaupin joins esteemed Maitres Cuisiniers de France

Loews Atlanta’s Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin has been inducted into the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France), an exclusive organization dedicated to preserving and spreading French culinary arts. Six chefs in the United States, including Gaupin, were inducted into the Maitres Cuisiniers de France during a conference ceremony held March 18 at … Read more

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2013 – the ultimate lifestyle experience event in China

Hainan Rendez-Vous 2013, China’s biggest ultra-lifestyle show, will open its doors in Sanya on March 30th to April 2nd, 2013, at the Visun Royal Yacht Club (Sanya, Hainan). At the 2013 show’s jet static display, world-leading business jet brands Airbus,Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault and Gulfstream will be joined by Eurocopter and Italian jet manufacturer Piaggio Aerio. Their … Read more

Advanced in-room technology unveiled at the Peninsula Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong unveils dramatic new interior design and technology concept The Peninsula Hotels, Asia’s oldest hotel brand, want to set new standards of guest personalization with a HK$450 million revitalization of its flagship hotel, The Peninsula Hong Kong, featuring advanced in-room technology. The Peninsula Hotels’ landmark debuts include the launch of “Peninsula Moments,” … Read more