European Commission to promote luxury goods European luxury sector – “a key driver of sustainable growth” The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA) has welcomed a proposal by the European Commission to support the European luxury fashion industry. The European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance is composed of the five major European luxury goods … Read more
Novotel and Microsoft have designed a funky room of the future. You can stay in this temporary room until February 14, 2012 at the Novotel Paris Vaugirard, a hotel group which has close to 400 hotels and resorts in 60 countries. Technological innovations and new experiences are all packed into this hotel room that won’t … Read more
The first Burberry store in Bucharest to open in March 2012 The first Burberry store in Romania and the largest in South-Eastern Europe will open in Bucharest on March 2012. Situated on Luterana street, the 440 square meters space was chosen including for the possibility of a 1,000 meters facade. The largest Burberry store in … Read more
Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, luxury brand’s seventh hotel in Europe, expected to Open in 2013 Hilton Worldwide announces Waldorf Astoria Luxury is coming to The Netherlands. Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam will be nestled amongst 17th and 18th century row houses, alongside one of Amsterdam’s most well-know canals, Herengracht. Its premiere central location is ideal for leisure guests … Read more
Club Med announces the opening of 4-Trident Resort, a Club Med Resort in Guilin, China’s prime tourist destination Club Med has decided to strengthen its presence in upscale resorts in China by opening five locations between now and 2015. Currently a Relais & Châteaux site, the second Club Med Resort in China will open in … Read more
A Singaporean businessman, his wife and two children have paid $1 million to become the first Asian family to fly together on space-tourism airline Virgin Galactic. The customer handed over a cheque for $1 million and asked the Virgin officials to remain anonymous because “apparently he hasn’t told his wife yet.” The US-based firm, part … Read more