LVMH luxury group – 8 percent rise in like-for-like full-year sales

As consumer demand for logo-embossed luxury products has waned, LVMH declares it is is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum. After Tod’s disappointing figures released last week, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €29.1 billion in 2013, an increase of 4% over the previous year. The luxury … Read more

Bentley full furniture range launched at prestigious Maison & Objet Paris

The exquisite materials that characterise the interiors of all Bentley luxury car models inspired a range of luxury home and executive furniture launched at the Maison & Objet fair in Paris.   After the successful launch of a capsule collection last year, which anticipated some of the new features, the range has been expanded and … Read more

2014 imm cologne furniture & design fair: Absolute individuality is the trend

The International Furnishing Show in Cologne: the most important design hotspots.     The International Furnishing Show in the German city of Cologne is the key furnishing show in the world’s most important furnishing market. Right at the start of every year, it presents the latest international furniture and interior trends. The huge breadth and depth … Read more

First Hyatt all-inclusive adult-only resort opened in Mexico

  Two distinct all-inclusive resort brands were opened by Hyatt luxury hotel group, owner of over 500 luxury hotels worldwide, in Mexico. According to Hyatt, the company aims to become an innovative actor in the luxury all-inclusive segment. The new “all-inclusive” packages will offer more flexibility and personalized services than in a typical resort in … Read more

2013 Best Swimming Pool Design & Installation Award

Bergen County NJ-2013 NESPA Best Pool Design & Installation Award.  The Northeast Spa and Pool Association, known throughout the U.S. pool industry as “NESPA”, bestowed several coveted awards to a select group of exclusive in-ground pool builders, who exhibited prodigious skill in the design and installation of luxury swimming pools and associated amenities. Among the … Read more

Sleeping in the world’s highest suspended suite

In August, Stawood Hotels & Resorts unveiled the largest hotel suite in the United Arab Emirates (St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort). Two months later, the luxury hospitality group announced the debut of St. Regis Abu Dhabi – the brand’s second hotel in Abu Dhabi boasting the world’s highest suspended hotel suite. The 11,600-square foot (1,078-square … Read more