2012 Monaco Yacht Show: the world’s most awaited event in superyachting

2012 Monaco Yacht Show to set a record with 6 megayachts exhibited (80.11 metres of average length) 73 superyachts over 40 meters   The 22nd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (from September 19 to 22) remains the world’s most awaited event in superyachting; it is the unique occasion in the year to admire the … Read more

The global ultra wealthy population loses US$480 billion

World UHNW Population Loses US$480 Billion: Wealth-X Released World Ultra Wealth Report 2012-2013 The world’s ultra wealthy population grew by 0.6% to reach 187,380 and their combined wealth shrank by 1.8% to reach US$25.8 trillion, according to the latest edition of “World Ultra Wealth Report” released by Wealth-X, the ultra high net worth (UHNW) business … Read more

Croatia set to record best tourist season in its history

2012 set to be the best tourist season in Croatia’s history For the first eight months of 2012, Croatia had registered record tourism figures. “Based on the results achieved so far and announcements (for the rest of the year) this is the best tourist season in Croatia’s history,” said Tourism Minister Veljko Ostojic, adding that Croatia … Read more

Novel green ingredients on focus at the 2012 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit

New technologies and novel green ingredients are the focal themes of the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (21-23rd November, 2012)   The impact of new technologies on the sustainable development of the cosmetics industry is the focal theme of the 10th edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit that will take place in Paris … Read more

Nautor’s Swan to open new horizons with Gazprom Swan 60 Trophy

Gazprom Swan 60 Trophy Russian energy giant Gazprom is the new Nautor’s Swan’s partner. The relationship with the luxury sailing yachts builder will culminate with the creation of the Gazprom Swan 60 Class, title sponsorship of the Gazprom Swan European Regatta in 2013, 2015 and 2017. The activities both on the water and on shore … Read more

Record results for Ferrari in first half of 2012, but sales fell significantly in Italy

Ferrari in first half of 2012: record in revenues and in the numbers of cars delivered Ferrari’s Luca di Montezemolo announced record results for Ferrari in the first six months of 2012. Ferrari registered a record in revenues and in the numbers of cars delivered. Revenues reached 1,208 million euro (+11.9 per cent), while a … Read more