Banner Year for Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry Hawai‘i’s tourism industry sets new visitor spending and arrival records in 2012, reports the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state’s agency for tourism. Visitor spending in 2012 reached $14.3 billion, surpassing the previous record of $12.8 billion set in 2007. Visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands also reached … Read more
The Montreal Snow Village Bring s To Life “New York On Ice” A new Nordic experience in Montreal is set to dazzle and delight visitors looking for a unique adventure. Montreal Snow Village and Ice Hotel, North America’s first and only entire village made of snow and ice, officially opened on January 22nd in the … Read more
1st hydromagnetic-powered tornado in the world at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi giant park Giant Abu Dhabi water park Yas Waterworld will open on January 24. Yas island, which is already the site of a Ferrari theme park, will accommodate a huge water park with the biggest artificial waves in the world and 238 meters long … Read more
Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano, the ex-superstar designer at Christian Dior gets new chance thanks to fellow designer Oscar de la Renta. De la Renta had invited Galliano to reappear on the international fashion scene and work with him for three weeks in his New York studio. After making anti-Semitic remarks in a Paris pub, … Read more
Resorts West House of Luxury During Sundance Film Festival Luxury hotelier Resorts West will host some of the world’s most influential brands during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in an invitation-only showcase of the $21.9 million Ski Dream Home. The two-day “House of Luxury” features Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Hasselblad, Sony, Armani and other top … Read more
Danish high quality audio and video products manufacturer Bang & Olufsen, together with Audi and Fraunhofer IIS, the main inventor of mp3, launched a 3D sound technology in the car-audio segment. The 3D audio solution has been introduced in an Audi Q7 Concept Car unveiled at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. The audio system aims … Read more