The Estée Lauder Companies reported a strong financial performance for its fourth quarter and fiscal year. During the fiscal year, sales growth was particularly strong in the company’s luxury brands, online and travel retail channels and overall in emerging markets, along with solid gains in several developed countries. For the year, the company achieved … Read more
A $4.2 billion mega-resort and casino to be build in Cairns, Australia. A bold plan to build a $4.2 billion mega-resort and casino in Cairns, a regional city in the far north of Queensland, Australia, has green light from the Australian government. The Aquis Resort casino project proposed for Cairns by Tony Fung, a Chinese … Read more
Shanghai rising: 43 sustainable technologies for Shanghai Tower construction. Shanghai’s Lujiazui, China’s first super-tall district, is home to the tallest building in China. The last beam was placed atop the 632-meter (2,073-foot) building designed by global design and architecture specialist Gensler. Shanghai Tower, the 2nd tallest building in the world, is a beacon of sustainable … Read more
Super-premium Gran Lusso for Martini’s 150th anniversary. Synonymous with “gioia di vivere” (joy of living), Martini exudes a distinctly Italian mindset that has transcended beyond drinks to define an entire culture. The world’s leading vermouth and best-selling Italian sparkling wine marks its 150th anniversary with retail exclusives, commemorative labels, refreshing cocktails, one-of-a-kind collaborations and offerings … Read more
Tag Heuer upgraded its Meridiist luxury communication instrument. The instrument is now thinner, lighter and more powerful, packed with dual SIM slots for maximum connectivity and an exclusive 24/7 worldwide PERSONAL CONCIERGE SERVICE. “The new MERIDIIST combined the high-end classic design and finishes of a luxury TAG Heuer watch, the finest materials of horology, artisan … Read more
Discovered 46 years ago deep in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, tanzanite is a rare gemstone ranging in color from luscious blueberry to striking indigo. The rare gem it is found only in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Because it is relatively soft, tanzanite is most commonly set in necklaces and earrings. … Read more