Worldwide Diamond Consumption to Surge by More Than 60 Percent by End of Decade Global diamond demand will outpace supply, signaling solid pricing prospects and a strong positive outlook for the industry overall, according to the 2012 Global Diamond Industry Report, released by global business consulting firm Bain & Company. A surge in rough diamond … Read more
Winners of the UNWTO’s 2012 Ulysses Awards Since 2003, the World Tourism Organization’s UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism have honored tourism initiatives that have contributed to the advancement of tourism through knowledge creation and innovation. The World Tourism Organization and the UNWTO Knowledge Network confer the UNWTO Ulysses Prize and Awards … Read more
Audi reported a new annual sales record in the U.S. market with 120,420 new German-engineered luxury vehicles sold. The brand set its previous full-year record of 117,561 vehicle sales last year. This marks the third straight year of record annual sales in the U.S. market for Audi.Last month, Audi established its 22nd consecutive month of … Read more
SpaFinder Wellness Previews Top 10 Spa and Wellness Trends for 2013 SpaFinder Wellness discovery engine revealed a preview of its 10th annual Trends Report, which forecasts top trends that will impact the spa and wellness industry. The in-depth report on 10th annual forecast will be released January 15. The forecast is based on ongoing … Read more
The prevalence of green has been steadily rising for several seasons, especially in the fashion and couture markets, and even on the red carpet. Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, a lively, lush green, as the Color of the Year for … Read more
Chriso’s The Mastaba: Abu Dhabi’s answer to the pyramids It will be the largest sculpture in the world, made from 410,000 multi-colored barrels to form a mosaic of bright sparkling colors, echoing Islamic architecture. Taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza, The Mastaba, an ancient and familiar shape to the people of the region, will … Read more