Top 20 global retail rental markets: Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive shopping destination as significant inbound tourist flows and continued increases in domestic wealth fuels occupier demand from international fashion and luxury retailers, according to new research from global property advisor CBRE Group. The CBRE rankings of prime global retail rents saw … Read more
An enchanted forest, intergalactic science lab, a sweet emporium and a toy ‘grand canyon’, all can be found at the latest Harrods’ hotspot for children’s toys and books. The new toy kingdom, a 26,000-square-foot multi-sensory department opened at London’s Harrods takes the children on a 4D adventure though six individual worlds: The Big Top, The … Read more
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Unveils Report on Global Spa Trends: “A successful spa concept on a global scale is one that offers reliable services across its portfolio while respecting regional differences” Generational use of spas, the overall impact of spas on hotels and the increasing significance of the male spa -goer are among key … Read more
Welcome to the future air transportation The Aeroscraft creates a new paradigm for luxury air transportation. This hybrid airship is a luxury airborne hotel with staterooms, dining and entertainment areas. For the first time in history, an aircraft will be designed to control and adjust buoyant and dynamic lift, creating unique capabilities beyond what has … Read more
Rhône Valley Wine Region Celebrates Double-Digit U.S. Growth The Rhône Valley wine region, France’s second largest organic A.O.C. vineyard, celebrated record levels of growth in the U.S. during 2011, achieving increases of 17 percent in volume and 27 percent in value. The region also saw global growth in value for Rhône Valley wines increase by … Read more
France, Italy and Germany: Wealth Preservation report French and Italian UHNW Populations Lose at Least One UHNWI Every Three Days Since the Start of 2012 Wealth-X‘ latest intelligence report on ultra high net worth (UHNW) populations in France, Italy and Germany, estimates that there are 22,612 individuals resident in France, Italy and Germany worth … Read more