The Golden Age of Sports has been described as that period of time from the 1920’s into the 1930’s when sports and sports heroes reigned supreme. The public followed their teams and individuals religiously, provided with details through newspapers and the then new technology of radio broadcasts. Coming after a devastating World War I, people … Read more
The Broadcast Film Critics Association and LOUIS XIII Cognac, the world’s most esteemed spirit from the House of Rémy Martin, bestowed the second annual “Critics’ Choice LOUIS XIII Genius Award” to Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater presented by actor Matthew McConaughey at the 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards ceremony. The writer-actor-director trio … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the voice and advocate of the worldwide cruise industry, is looking forward to a positive year of growth with a 2014 passenger forecast of 21.7 million worldwide guests on CLIA’s 63 member lines, according to data released in the association’s annual State of the Cruise Industry findings. To meet demand, … Read more
Premium and high-end car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is breaking new ground by entering the premium travel business with Mercedes-Benz Travel, being the first automotive brand entering the international market for premium travel services. The Stuttgart automaker presented its new “Mercedes-Benz Travel” brand in Shanghai. The first market for this new business concept will be China, … Read more
LVMH’s “Young Fashion Designer of the Year” award will have 40 of fashion’s biggest names listed as experts, announced the luxury giant. The team will be working as a panel of experts whittling down the final 30 successful LVMH Prize applicants. The 40 experts include founder & executive Chairman of Net-a-Porter Natalie Massenet, supermodel and Givenchy … Read more
Sports used to be a healthy diversion for us. The amateur status was held in high esteem based on the ethos sana in corpore sano, meaning “a sound mind in a sound body.” In sports, professionalism was frowned upon. Somewhere along the line all that changed. Sports became big business. In 1968 the major tennis … Read more