Malaysia Airlines joins superjumbo club

Malaysia Airlines joins A380 club, with child-free deck and wider seats   Malaysia Airlines become the eighth airline in the world to operate the Airbus A380 ‘superjumbo’. The first from six Airbus A380 will fly between Kuala Lumpur and London Heathrow. Malaysia Airlines joins the club of A380 operators, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Qantas, … Read more

In-flight haute pâtisserie by French pastry wizard Pierre Hermé

Exquisite treats served in the sky The internationally renowned and award-winning French pâtissier Pierre Hermé was enlisted by All Nippon Airways (ANA), the ninth largest airline in the world by revenues and the largest in Japan by passenger numbers, to cater its in-flight dessert menu from June 2012. Pierre Hermé Paris, the creator of Haute … Read more

Baselworld 2012: Antoine Preziuso, Chopard, Frederique Constant, Dubey & Schaldenbrand, De Bethune, Alpina, Christophe Claret, Artya

Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries, together with related sectors, showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. The world’s most renowned brands display their collections exclusively at BASELWORLD. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Francois Schwennicke – owner Delvaux

Delvaux was founded in Brussels by Charles Delvaux in 1829, a year before the creation of hte Belgian state. Its heartquarters have always been located in the capital,  now more specifically in the Arsenal. Since 1883,  Delvaux has been a warrant holder to the Court of Belgium. Delvaux is the oldest fine leather luxury goods … Read more

The Oberoi Gurgaon, Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow and Mardan Palace Turkey among the World Travel Awards winners

The Oberoi, Gurgaon is World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Voted by World Travel Awards, 2011 The Oberoi, Gurgaon (a hotel which opened in April, 2011) has been voted World’s Leading Luxury Hotel, 2011 by the World Travel Awards. This was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony held in Doha, Qatar. “This is indeed a very … Read more

A ticket on the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner sold for $34,000

Seat on first 787 Dreamliner sells for $34,000 The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is going into service at All Nippon Airways (ANA). A good occasion to spread the news through a charity sale. A single seat on the first commercial flight of Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner has been bought for more than $34,000. The airline … Read more