2011 U.S. Wine Exports, 90 Percent from California, Reach New Record of $1.4 Billion U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached a new record of $1.39 billion in winery revenues in 2011, an increase of 21.7% compared to 2010. Volume shipments were up 5.8% to 455.7 million liters or 50.6 million nine-liter cases. “The quality, … Read more
Superyacht design concept Blue Peace by Aras Kazar Yacht Designer Aras Kazar imagined a 42 metre superyacht inspired by flying fish, a unique species called “Piscis Volans”. “As with my previous yacht designs I have continued to create “earth friendly” concepts with solar panels placed as wings on both sides of the yacht. These panels … Read more
73 million sharks are killed yearly for shark fin soup. The Peninsula Hotels recognises that sharks around the world are increasingly threatened with extinction, primarily due to unsustainable fishery practices. To support the conservation of marine bio-diversity, and given the difficulty of identifying shark fin products that have come from non-threatened species and those subject … Read more
Al Habtoor to build $1.3bn Dubai hotel and leisure complex Extra rooms on the Dubai hotel scene UAE-based conglomerate Al Habtoor Group has unveiled ‘Habtoor Palace’, a US $1.33 billion hotel and theatre mega-project to be built on the 1 million sqft site of the Metropolitan Hotel, one of the emirate’s oldest properties. The three … Read more
Club Med – the world’s leading all-inclusive brand with more than 80 resorts worldwide – proudly launches its innovative application for the iPhone and iPad, allowing consumers to discover, share and book their ideal Club Med vacation from anywhere in the world. The iPad application features an original 360-degree virtual tour of Club Med resorts … Read more
Blue Train announced promotions for jetsetters wishing to travel to South Africa South African Blue Train, the magnificent moving five-star hotel synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and personal service, announced promotions for jetsetters wishing to travel to South Africa. Blue Train has hosted over the time countless presidents, celebrities, and royalty and represents a … Read more