France’s Hermes loses China trademark fight Foreign companies are having trouble in China over trademarks and unauthorised use of their names. The examples include Apple, basketball legend Michael Jordan and, more recently, French luxury group Hermes International. French luxury producer Hermes, which is known as “Ai Ma Shi” in China, has lost a lawsuit against … Read more
The Dubai International Boat Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a total of 750 exhibitors from over 40 countries. The high-end event (from March 13 – 17, at the Dubai International Marine Club) has become a ‘must-attend’ in the calendars of big spenders across the region. Last year the Dubai International Boat Show … Read more
The growing number of foreign visitors brought South Korea a boom in medical tourism, namely people travel to the country for medical purpose as tourists. South Korea‘s government data showed that more than 110,000 foreigners flocked to South Korea for medical services in 2011, up about 35 percent from a year before. South Korea’s revenue … Read more
Altagamma, Italy’s luxury goods trade association, said in a February statement that it expected the global sector to grow modestly in 2012 on the back of strong consumption in Asia and better prepared businesses. Gianluca Brozzetti, Chief executive of Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli sees a difficult 2012 year for luxury industry in Europe. “The … Read more
Damien Hirst’s eco-homes vision to regenerate Ifracombe town Hirst ‘s pioneer project in eco-housing development English artist, entrepreneur and art collector Damien Hirst (b. 7 June 1965), reportedly Britain’s richest living artist, has unveiled plans to build more than 500 landmark eco-homes in his adopted hometown of Ifracombe, which he hopes will regenerate the region … Read more
Blackshape Aircraft’s Prime – pilot innovation and excellent craftsmanship Blackshape Aircraft’s Prime plane is a revolutionary ultra-light aircraft featuring a full carbon fiber frame, which makes for an extremely strong and low weight aircraft. The unparalleled, standard safety features and specially designed 4-spar cockpit ensures pilots will fully enjoy the high speed and agility that … Read more