Chinese property and cinema mogul named country’s richest person

Wang Jianlin, owner of world’s biggest movie operator, Dalian Wanda, tops China’s billionaire league

Catering to the individual traveler: personalized travel is the new definition of luxury

Top Seven Travel Trends from 2013 Virtuoso Travel Week.    Virtuoso luxury travel network announced Top Seven Travel Trends from Virtuoso Travel Week, one of luxury travel’s preeminent events. From the top seven travel trends revelead “catering to the individual traveler: personalized travel is the new definition of luxury” emerged as the overarching trend. The … Read more

On the way to the Frankfurt Motor Show: Audi honing the character of its flagship model

The new A8 places Audi among the innovation leaders in the luxury segment. More powerful engines, new assistance systems and innovative Matrix LED headlight technology characterize the model on its way to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. One great strength of the big sedan is its lightweight construction. The Audi A8 3.0 TFSI with the … Read more

World’s biggest travel spenders to come from China

Changing behaviours of Chinese travellers and how the global hotel industry is adapting.    China has overtaken Germany and the USA as the world’s biggest spenders on travel, with Chinese travellers spending US$102 billion on international travel in 2012, an increase of over 40% on 2011*, according to the second annual Chinese International Travel Monitor … Read more

Lexus to stage mysterious world premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

  Lexus announced a mysterious concept car for Frankfurt. Toyota’s premium brand will stage the world premiere of a new concept vehicle at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Furthermore, Lexus will stage the European premiere of the first-ever GS 300h, featuring Lexus’ highly efficient 2.5L hybrid powertrain. Positioned at the heart of the E-premium … Read more