Swiss couple Iwan and Manuela Wirth top art power list
Wirths praised for changing model of how art is bought and sold, while Ai Weiwei ranks second and Nicholas Serota falls to fifth
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The 2015 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday shopping season.
The 89th edition of the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is here. The arrival of the Christmas Book is considered by many to mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus unveiled the 89th edition of the legendary Christmas book, known for offering a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts. First … Read more
Rome’s iconic Westin Excelsior hotel sold to Qatari luxury hotel group
The Westin Excelsior hotel Rome, a symbol of Italian elegance in the 1960s, has been sold for €222m to a Qatari hotel group. Qatari hotel group Katara Hospitality, owner of both Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Center and The Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Milan, bought the iconic Westin Excelsior Hotel in … Read more
The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015. Excelsior Hotel Gallia named the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel
Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more
Bombardier Global 7000 Luxury Jet to set the standard for a new category of large business jets
With Bombardier’s latest Global 7000 luxury jet you could fly from London to Singapore non-stop. Unveiled at the 2015 EBACE show (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) in Geneva, the plane can be configured to suit leisure or business needs as desired. Featuring the first true four-zone cabin, this aircraft will set the standard for a … Read more
Andy Warhol’s intimate polaroids: from Divine to Bianca Jagger
A new book by Taschen offers a fascinating insight of Andy Warhol’s intimate relationship with his celebrity friends – and the look he wanted from them for the photographs