What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more
For many luxury car buyers, small is now beautiful In today’s world even luxury buyers are well aware of fuel costs and crowded urban streets. That’s especially true in markets like Europe, where downsized car models have been gaining traction for more than a decade. But car manufacturers are betting that even in the U.S. … Read more
Nestle targets the luxury sector Maison Cailler is a new luxury brand created by Nestle to deliver tailor-made chocolates designed to the customer’s individual taste. Nestle, the world’s biggest food company by sales, is doing well with new products in both the luxury and affordable segments, Laurent Freixe said at launch of the Maison Cailler … Read more
Introducing Girard Perregaux’s first line of fine writing instruments! Inspired by the distinctive bridge of their famous Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon watch, and created with the same level of precision, this exquisite limited-edition pen draws your eye to its natural ruby-decorated clip. The Tourbillon Havana DVIE-2 is every collector’s dream, numbered for exclusivity and featuring: … Read more
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. (Niccolo Machiavelli) Greece needs every euro it can get. The country’s public coffers are drained and the nation is struggling to avoid a historic debt default in March. The money can … Read more
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced a new marketing alliance with Qatar Airways, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. As part of the new partnership, Fairmont guests on qualifying stays will now have the opportunity to earn 500 Qmiles or more in Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club program. Qualifying stays are subject to hotel availability at … Read more