Top Billionaire Island Owners. Lawrence Ellison, co-founder and CEO of technology giant Oracle, the French luxury business titan Bernard Arnault, and Google CEO Larry Page are the top wealthiest owners of luxury islands valued at US$10 million and above, according to Wealth-X “Top Billionaire Island Owners.” All of the top five billionaire hail from … Read more
“Wanda’s acquisition of Sunseeker is strategic.” Although the private yachting market is in its early stages in China, this industry is growing rapidly. China’s consumption has been growing, with an exceptionally strong appetite in the luxury market. In 2012 China surpassed Japan as the world’s largest luxury market and by 2015 McKinsey & Co. predicts … Read more
Asia’s jewellery industry is full of thriving and innovative businesses and individuals with diverse talents. JNA Awards 2013 serves as a testament to the fact that Asia’s jewellery industry celebrates outstanding performance and achievements of enterprises in the jewellery industry. The following individuals and companies have been shortlisted as Honourees for the JNA Awards … Read more
Versace’s Dubai outpost to open next summer in Dubai After the Palazzo Versace Gold Coast in Queensland (Australia), opened in 2000, Versace will inaugurate the label’s second luxury property in Dubai. The Dubai outpost will be ready for opening next summer. The new Palazzo will offer a waterfront setting, spectacular architecture, Italian furnishings, extraordinary … Read more
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Returns to Bali in 2014. The stunning island of Bali enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the world’s most luxurious retreat destinations with its combination of sandy beaches, local Balinese artisan culture and relaxed ambiance. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is set to make a celebrated return to the island of … Read more
British car maker Aston Martin brings the thrill of open top motoring to the super GT class with a the new Vanquish Volante bluxury sports car. In fact, Volante enhances Vanquish coupe’s driving experience through the option of exciting convertible driving. Vanquish Volante is the first fully carbon fibre-skinned Volante in the brand’s 100-year history, … Read more