Russians, British and Chinese – the fastest growing luxury hospitality consumers

Global interest for luxury hotels remains stable at +1.5%: Digital Luxury Group US dominates the luxury hotel industry with New York remaining top destination for luxury hospitality destinations worldwide, according to 1st World Luxury Index Hotels, a in-depth analysis of leading luxury hotel brands produced by Digital Luxury Group in partnership with the Chair of Luxury … Read more

La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black

The renaissance of black tobacco has been a trend in the last few years. The Serie R Black released by Cigar company La Gloria Cubana of Miami for the serious cigar smoker is a representation of this trend. The first Nicaraguan puro from La Gloria Cubana, all components of the Serie R Black are of … Read more

Housing market: The leading measure of U.S. home prices – strong gains in the 1st quarter of 2013

U.S. home prices see strong gains in the first quarter of 2013, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The leading measure of U.S. home prices, showed that all three composites posted double-digit annual increases. The 10 -City and 20-City Composites increased by 10.3% and 10.9% in the year to March with the national composite … Read more

Piet Hein Eek for Ruinart – Blanc de Blanc imperfect ecological boxes

The champagne boxes are the playground of many designers. Closely involved with Contemporary Art, Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house, gave carte blanche to Dutch artist Piet Hein Eek to reinvent the box for its Blanc de Blancs champagne, Ruinart’s golden nectar. Inspired by Ruinart’s history, Piet Hein Eek created individual wooden cases for each … Read more

The most popular travel spots of 2013

The most popular destination for 2013: Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations Paris, New York City, London, Rome, and Barcelona are the most highly rated and loved vacation spots this year, according to members of the largest online travel community in the world – TripAdvisors’ Top 25 Travelers’ Choice World Destinations awards. Prague and Cape Town … Read more

Limited-edition release of Ron Barceló Imperial premium blend 30 aniversario

Ron Barceló celebrates 30 Years since the introduction of Ron Barceló Imperial with a Limited-Edition release of Ron Barceló Imperial Premium Blend 30 Aniversario. Aged in barrels made from selected cuts of white oak, these reserves, some from the prestigious Bordeaux house of Château d’Yquem, each with different grades of toasting, were blended to create … Read more