How the other half fly (to New York)
No tiresome queues, soggy sandwiches … what is it like to part of the A-list? Eva Wiseman reports from a luxury flight to New York (via Shannon)
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Global retail growth driven by luxury brands
Around the world, the retail market rebounded in the first half of the year, with international and luxury brands expanding to new markets and high street properties growing in popularity, according to a new report from Colliers International. The 2013 Global Retail Highlights Report indicates increasing sales around the world, growing rents in highly coveted … Read more
London’s Artesian voted the World’s Number 1 Bar for second year in a row
This year the multi award winning Artesian bar in London has successfully defended its crown to be voted the World’s Number 1 Bar and take the NikkaBest Bar in the UK award for the second time. Returning for the fifth year, The World’s 50 Best Bars is the most influential and respected global survey of its … Read more
Luanda, Moscow and Tokyo – the world’s most expensive cities for expatriates
African, European, and Asian Cities dominate the Top 10 Most Expensive Locations for Expatriates, according to Mercer’s cost of living survey. Although more European cities dominate the world’s top costliest locations for expatriates, several cities in Asia are among the top 10 while Luanda holds the number one position. Mercer’s 2013 Cost of Living Survey … Read more
Russians, British and Chinese – the fastest growing luxury hospitality consumers
Global interest for luxury hotels remains stable at +1.5%: Digital Luxury Group US dominates the luxury hotel industry with New York remaining top destination for luxury hospitality destinations worldwide, according to 1st World Luxury Index Hotels, a in-depth analysis of leading luxury hotel brands produced by Digital Luxury Group in partnership with the Chair of Luxury … Read more
Fifth Avenue, Broadway post substantial asking price increases
Rising asking prices and heavy foot traffic in Manhattan’s high profile shopping corridors make the Manhattan retail real estate sector one of New York City‘s most robust, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) Spring 2013 Retail Report, a report compiling data about asking rents for available space provided by a broad … Read more