World’s first solar-powered atmospheric satellite

Innovation isn’t just a business for Titan Aerospace, the builder of the world’s first solar-powered atmospheric satellite, it’s a passion. Completely powered by the sun, their solar-powered satellite, known as the Solara 50, can stay in the air for five years with a mission range of over 4 million kilometers. This large “drone” is “revolutionizing … Read more

The Art Institute of New York City at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

  Each season Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City captures the world’s attention as more than 250 designers showcase their collections and unveil the upcoming season’s trends at star-studded presentations and runway shows under the famed Lincoln Center tents. The Art Institute of New York City‘s next crop of young designers will bring their … Read more

Limited inventory and growing demand driving California’s luxury real estate market

Luxury home values increased in San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in the second quarter of 2013 compared to a year ago, according to the First Republic Prestige Home Index by First Republic Bank. In the second quarter of 2013, the Index indicated the following: San Francisco Bay Area values climbed 10.9% from 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

Highest-paid models of the year

For the seventh year running, Forbes Magazine realeses its annual review of the highest earning supermodels. Brazilian supermodels Gisele Bunchen, Adriana Lima, and Australian Victoria’s Secret star Miranda Kerr are the highest-paid models of the year. Gisele Bündchen, who leads the pack for the seventh year in a row with $42 million in earnings. Bündchen … Read more

Third Palazzo Versace to be opened in Macau

Versace luxury house announced plans to open a 3rd hotel bearing the trademark “Palazzo Versace” as part of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, SJM’s integrated casino resort in Cotai, Macau, one of China’s two special administrative regions, alongside Hong Kong. Palazzo Versace Macau will be the first luxury five star hotel in Macau to be … Read more