Ferretti takeover. Made in Italy Bye Bye.

“Made in Italy Bye Bye!” read the headline of an editorial in Il Sole 24 Ore financial daily after the Chinese firm’s takeover of the world’s leading luxury yacht maker Ferretti. “Another bit of Made in Italy leaves” proclaimed the media highlighting Asia’s fast-growing taste for elegant opulence in contrast to crisis-stricken Western markets. As … Read more

Dream Sleep System with iPad and iPhone technology

Luxury Bedding Innovator, Reverie, Unveils New Technology and Design Concepts at World Market Center Las Vegas For World Market Las Vegas 2012, Reverie, one of the leading manufacturers of Innovative Mattresses, Adjustable Beds and Pillows, showcased a groundbreaking Dream Sleep System with Made for iPad and Made for iPhone technology. Reverie’s technology allows users to … Read more

2011 Rolls-Royce sales beat previous record from 1978

Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce enjoys record sales 2011 sales up 31 percent Rolls-Royce reported strong sales across the globe, with sales in the Asia Pacific region up 47 percent, North American sales rising 17 percent and Middle East sales up 23 percent. It also performed well in Britain, despite tough economic conditions, with sales up 30 … Read more

Spa trends for 2012

Spa trends for 2012: report 2012 will see an increase of historic wellness, quick fix treatments and branded spa experiences, says The Spa Association’s (SPAA) predictions. A large demographic of spa-going population is rapidly aging and requiring services that truly cater to very specific needs. While “Baby Boomers” are a demographic group they aren’t alike … Read more