2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed – the largest motoring garden party in the world

Royal Vehicle Concours at 2012 Festival of Speed (28 JUNE – 1 JULY 2012) In just 2 weeks time the peace and tranquillity of Goodwood Park will be shattered by a gaggle of American racers and Pikes Peak specials as the 2012 Festival of Speed (28 June – 01 July). The world’s greatest celebration of … Read more

Largest flotilla assembled on the Thames in 350 years to celebrate The Queen’s 60th anniversary

  On Sunday 3rd June 2012 The Queen will travel in a flotilla of up to one thousand boats from the UK, the Commonwealth and around the World for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, an event which promises to be one of the major focal points of the celebrations held on the Jubilee Bank Holiday … Read more

China to become the largest source of demand for gold in 2012

Gold demand in China is expected to rise up to 30 percent this year China – the largest jewellery market for the third consecutive quarter.   Global gold demand in Q1 2012 was 1,097.6 tonnes, down 5% from the high demand levels seen in Q1 2011, according to the World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends … Read more

Top hotels to spot the rich and famous

City Celeb Spotting Where you can spot all your favorite celebs? Hotels.com has assembled the top city hotspots and secluded retreats for travelers to marvel at the lifestyle of Hollywood idols while being pampered like they are celebrities themselves:   Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles –This historic Sunset Boulevard hotel is a Mecca for the rich, … Read more

China’s Hunger for Luxury Remains Unstoppable

We are honored to present an article by Fflur Roberts, Head of Global Luxury Goods Research at Euromonitor International Hit by the global economic slowdown, the luxury goods industry went through a period of decline in 2008-2009 but by 2010 the recovery had already begun, with most developed countries recording positive growth. At the same time the … Read more

L’Occitane and Westin Hotels are digital geniuses in emerging markets

New L2 Study Ranks Digital Competence of Over 100 Iconic Brands in Brazil, Russia, and India L’Occitane ranks #1 in both Brazil and Russia, and Westin Hotels & Resorts leads in India in the new L2 Digital IQ Index: Brazil Russia India. The Index, the first study of its kind, measures the aptitude of over … Read more