Rising 103 stories above the Pearl River, the new Guangzhou International Finance Center (GZIFC) building’s top 30 floors are home to the the 88th Four Seasons’ property – Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou. Known to centuries of western traders as Canton, Guangzhou is China’s third largest city, located 120 kilometres (75 miles) upriver from Hong Kong … Read more
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French luxury macaron makers released special editions packagings and new flavors for the London Olympic Games. The Union Jack in honor of the Olympics can be seen in gourmet pastry such as Fauchon and Pierre Hermé. From 27 July to 12 August 2012, Fauchon is the official caterer of the Club France. On this occasion, Fauchon’s head … Read more
Pernod Ricard’s Ballantine’s 40 Year Old Ballantine’s 40-year-old limited edition scotch ready for annual production Ballantine’s 40 Year Old represents a new pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship for the range. Only 100 handcrafted bottles of this ultra-rare whisky are available each year. “This 40yo blend is something I believe George Ballantine would be proud to … Read more
The economy maybe in tatters in much of the world but luxury retail experiences in China just keeps on growing. On the occasion of Louis Vuitton’s 20th anniversary in China, the French luxury label is inaugurating its first Louis Vuitton Maison in mainland China to the public at Plaza 66 this coming Saturday (July 21). … Read more
Top 20 global retail rental markets: Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive shopping destination as significant inbound tourist flows and continued increases in domestic wealth fuels occupier demand from international fashion and luxury retailers, according to new research from global property advisor CBRE Group. The CBRE rankings of prime global retail rents saw … Read more