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A look inside the gold-plated private jet
President Yanukovych had the good fortune of inheriting his predecessor, former President Viktor Yushchenko’s $90 million private aircraft. The aircraft A-319-115XCJ took a team of specialists three years to build and is a fifth generation aircraft. Customized in every possible way, the interiors reek of gold by which we mean gold-plated.
The state-of-the-art aircraft is furnished with a personal office, conference room, and kitchen, separate compartments for delegates, rest area and storage space. The interiors are furnished with neutral upholstery while the panels, tables and cabinets are made from light lacquered wood giving off a contemporary vibe.
The bed is draped in high-end Jacquard fabric and a gold framed mirror looms over the bed frame on the wall. The lamps in the bedroom and bathroom are luxuriously or garishly gold plated too. To top it off, the bathroom is fitted with sink made from pink marble and gold-plated faucet. It appears the Ukrainian President is living large like a king while the taxpayers continue to foot the bill.
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Brand’s First Canadian Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton today announced the opening of their first Canadian property, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. Featuring 267 guestrooms, the new hotel is a 53 story addition to the city skyline. After numerous delays the brand has finally made their infiltration into what many have called the world’s most international city.
With unimpeded North or South facing views of the city or Lake Ontario, each guestroom or suite at features floor-to-ceiling windows with heated perimeters, African Anigre wood and Portuguese Estremoz marble, as well as spacious bathrooms with heated marble flooring, dual vanities embedded with 22″ HD television screens, private rain showers and soaker tubs.
But that’s not what we’re most excited about – the hotel also offers a 5th floor “Urban Sanctuary,” a 23,000 square foot space that has a pool, professionally-equipped fitness facility, kinesis centre, yoga studio, relaxation area and walk-out, wrap-around terrace, plus a 13,000 square foot spa with 16 treatment rooms, including 2 Couples Suites, private Ladies’ and Gentleman’s wet lounges, steam/sauna areas and dry relaxation dens. The signature treatments incorporate the region’s natural bounty, including locally grown ground flowers and herbs such as Niagara lavender and Quebec sage.
“Toronto is a cosmopolitan city with true international appeal, attracting visitors from all over the world, whether they are visiting for business or pleasure. The opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto helps to put this vibrant destination on the map for discerning luxury travellers,” said Herve Humler, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.
Trump Marina Turns into Golden Nugget Hotel
Landry’s, Inc., parent company to the Golden Nugget Las Vegas and Laughlin, has agreed to buy the Trump Marina Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The Golden Nugget Atlantic City operated a casino-resort from 1980 to 1987. Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, President, CEO and owner of Landry’s, Inc. said that the company is excited to bring the brand back to Atlantic City and wants to “transform the Trump Marina into a luxurious and exciting hotel and casino with the highest level of service.” The purchase price was $38 million, said to be one tenth of the 2008 offering price.
The Golden Nugget will honor all existing Trump Marina customer points and rewards, not only in Atlantic City but also in the Las Vegas and Laughlin Golden Nuggets. The hotel is located in the Marina District next to Borgata and Harrahs. It’s the only casino with a full service marina. Plans include bringing Landry’s restaurant concepts into the hotel with a Chart House overlooking the marina, Red Sushi, Lillie’s Asian Cuisine and Noodle Bar and Grotto Italian Ristorante and Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse. The entire property will get a refresh with new bars, lounges, shopping and updated rooms and suites. All improvements are expected to be completed before the end of the year.
The resort is one of Trump’s three Atlantic City casinos. The Atlantic City tourism market has suffered due to the recession and because many other nearby states now also have casino offerings. In the last couple of years some casinos have cut jobs and stopped construction and improvement plans.
Audi On The Top Of Luxury Cars for “Total Value”
The Total Value Index measures the total value of a vehicle from the ownership experience to financial considerations, such as fuel economy, resale value and reliability. It’s a comprehensive study that Strategic Vision has issued for 14 years.
In the 2010 report, Audi had more segment leaders than any other luxury car maker. For the third consecutive year, the Q7 took the top position in the luxe SUV category. The Audi A8 won the luxe car category, while the Audi A5 Cabriolet was named the top model among convertibles costing more than $30,000. The Audi TT turned in the best score in the category for Premium Coupes costing more than $28,000.
“Overall value is a key factor with today’s luxury car buyers,” said Johan de Nysschen, President, and Audi of America. “We recognize that future success depends on meeting the short-term and long-term value expectations of our customers.”
iPad Applications to feature on Exec Digital
Exec Digital presents the latest trends in business and lifestyle. It focuses on business and industry-specific issues such as: Leadership; Technology; Professional Services; and Strategy. Exec Digital helps executives stay up-to-date with the most fundamental operational issues in this demanding and ever more competitive global business sector.
Exec Digital announced today their plans of releasing an iPad application in Q1 of 2011. The iPad application will provide consumers access to the company’s past and most recent issues and Exec Digital’s website, stocked with up-to-date news, trends, and executive profiles. Glen White, president and CEO of White Digital Media, the publication’s parent company, sees it as a logical move for a digital company. It is a move that will expand the Exec Digital brand.
The iPad app is only the first in a series of innovations the company plans to unveil within the next year. There are more innovations and applications in the pipeline.
Every Dog has Its Day
The Obama’s family dog had his day when he flew in to Maine for the family vacation in a private jet of his own. After all, Bo tops the list of the world’s most famous celebrity pets and he is no ordinary dog, he is the first dog. He made a grand entry in to Maine shortly after the jet carrying the President and his family arrived.
The extravagant style of travel of the Portuguese water dog set many a tongue wagging. When the story about Bo and his private jet was flashed it infuriated the conservatives who condemned the extravagance for the comfort and convenience of a mere dog. They questioned the necessity of providing the dog with his personal jet.
Before the story got out of hand it was clarified that Bo was not the only occupant of the jet and it was primarily commissioned for the Presidential staff. Bo was simply one of the passengers in that flight. The airport at the Hancock County Bar Harbor in Trenton is rather small and unsuitable for landing Air Force One.
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