The winners of the 2014 Motor Boat Awards, in association with Pantaenius, were announced on January, 6th, at a Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony hosted by IPC Marine Media (publisher of the British nautical magazines “Motorboat & Yachting and “Motorboats Monthly”) at The Landmark Hotel in London. These awards are the most coveted prizes … Read more
Hurun Report releases Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014 and Hurun Best of the Best Awards 2014. According to Hurun Report Chinese Luxury Consumer Survey 2014, the average spending of China’s high net worth individuals has decreased by 15%, with spending on gift giving down by a dramatic 25%. HNWIs are busier than ever. They … Read more
The total value of import/export trade across China’s borders in the yacht and leisure boat market grew by 25.7 per cent over the last year to US$476m. According to new statistics, exports accounted for US$258m – an increase of 24.1 per cent – while imports grew by 24.1 per cent to US $218m. Like … Read more
BORNFREE – for a world where no child is born with HIV by 2015 More than 90% of HIV infections in children result from mother-to-child-transmission during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, and 260,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2012. An AIDS-free generation begins by making sure moms do not transmit the virus to their … Read more
Beauty tutorials for holidays. The beauty gurus are sharing the aspirational make-up know-how. Watch how to transform yourself into the belle of the ball. The holiday makeup from Chanel is described in detail by Lisa Eldridge, one of the most highly regarded make-up artists on the international beauty and fashion circuits. Lisa Eldridge creates a … Read more
79 superyachts were launched so far in 2013. Largest superyacht launched in 2013 has 108m in length, while the average length of superyachts launched this year is 44,7 m, according to boatinternational market intelligence research. The report shows that 147 superyachts were sold in 2013, 36 were ordered and 36 superyachts were delivered this year. … Read more