Deluxe pet treats: Christmas Doggie Dining

According to the latest statistics from Google, searches for pet-friendly hotels in the UK have increased 50% in the past 24 months, illustrating the trend for owners not wanting to make the heartbreaking decision of leaving their pet behind and receiving a huge bill at the end of their holiday. In direct response to a … Read more

Louis Vuitton graffiti textile range

Louis Vuitton Dover Street Market Ginza Celebration   Louis Vuitton commissioned international graffiti artists Aiko, Retna, and Os Gemeos to create the new Louis Vuitton Textile Collection presented for Louis Vuitton Dover Street Market Ginza Celebration. The space also features an photo exhibit from Olivier Zahm of French fashion, art and culture Magazine Purple, capturing … Read more

Sweet wines, high-end beers, digital drinks and unexpected flavors to shape the drinks business in 2013

2013 adult beverage trends   The sweet wine trend continues, with varietals including Moscato showing up in table wines and in pink sparklers on menus, according to the Top 10 Adult Beverage Trends for 2013 issued by Technomic, a premier resource for actionable adult beverage information. Red blends also proliferate, delivering a range of flavor … Read more

First international luxury hospitality brand to enter Southwest China

The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, Ritz-Carlton’s first flag in Southwest China to open in summer 2013   The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, located in the heart of the capital of Sichuan province, will become the luxury hotel operator’s first flag in Southwest China, when it opens in summer 2013. China is already one of Ritz -Carlton’s most significant international … Read more

Luxury spending is increasingly becoming the domain of Generation Y

A large portion of affluent Generation Y attains their wealth from their parents—but they may not be on track for it in the future, according to Digitas‘ study “Affluence in America: The Next Generation.” Affluent and Aspiring Children spend between two and four times their own income, due to access to their parents’ wealth.Many of … Read more

BMW and Boeing to collaborate on carbon fiber recycling

BMW and Boeing are known to pioneering the use of carbon fiber in their products. With the release of the BMW i3 in late 2013, followed later by the BMW i8, the BMW Group will bring two vehicles with a carbon passenger cell onto the market for the first time and Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is … Read more