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Chinese luxury consumer interest dominated by heavyweights
The most-sought after luxury brands in China. Chanel overtakes Louis Vuitton as most sought-after global luxury brand in Digital Luxury Group‘s World Luxury Index China – 2nd edition. Chanel overtook Louis Vuitton thanks to rising interest in various product segments, particularly beauty. Interest for Louis Vuitton on the other hand originated mainly from the fashion…
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Top water parks worldwide
Typhoon Lagoon at Disney World in Orlando, Florida received the most visitors last year, followed by Chinese Chimelong Waterpark in Guangzhou and Blizzard Beach at Disney World in Orlando. “The European, Asian, and North American major theme/water park operators all had a successful year with an average attendance increase of 6.7% at the top ten…
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Luxury yacht-maker Sunseeker acquired by the largest Chinese property group
“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…
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More Than Honey: a story of a possible extinction
After The Bees Died. Apis mellifera (the honey bee) appeared on Earth 60 million years before man and is as indispensable to the economy as it is to man’s survival. Without the honeybees, he would never have had the cherries, apricots, raspberries and berry gardens, nor the pickles. Over the past 15 years, numerous colonies…
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British luxury and craftsmanship: Johnie Walker Blue Label x Alfred Dunhill
Johnie Walker Blue Label launches luxury Alfred Dunhill trunk The pioneering spirit of John Walker and Alfred Dunhill during their journeys from Britain to the four corners of the world inspired JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL Limited Edition Collection designed by Alfred Dunhill. Bolstering the bullish sentiment of growth of luxury offerings are indicators showing that…
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Decoding the latest wine trends
Getting inside the latest wine trends: Vinexpo 2013. With new products, visitors to Vinexpo Bordeaux (France), the world’s biggest wine and spirit exhibition and a key event in the calendar of every wine and spirits professionals, can detect fresh trends and emerging consumer habits. With more than 80 events in its programme, this year’s “Tastings…