Affluent travelers not only travel a lot, they focus on fitness much more too. Desirable luxury hotel amenities. Top 1%. Wealthy hotel guests place higher importance on hotel gyms than others, say the results of the 2016 Luxury Travel Report published by consultancy firm Resonance. The richest travelers not only travel a lot, they focus … Read more
An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more
Rolex has announced the names of the renowned scientists, environmentalists, innovators and explorers who will comprise the Jury to choose the 10 winners of a commemorative edition of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The 2016 series of the Awards marks the 40th anniversary of this international philanthropic programme that has given vital support to 130 … Read more
Diarmuid Gavin is back with The British Eccentrics Garden featuring bizarre garden gadgetry that comes to life every 15 minutes. Once again in May, Chelsea will be packed with amazing plant displays and the best cutting-edge garden designs. For five days in May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea will be transformed into the … Read more
InterContinental Hotel Group opens new luxury hotel in London. The InterContinental Hotel Group has announced the opening of its new InterContinental hotel in London, The O2. Alongside its five destination-inspired food and beverage outlets including The Peninsula Restaurant and rooftop sky bar, Eighteen, the hotel boasts a world-class health spa and sumptuous accommodation – including … Read more
I’m enjoying television’s obsession with obscene wealth – the rich may as well amuse and entertain the rest of us, as well as themselves