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Most expensive global tour
Lately a Taiwanese couple has been picked from the 15 tourists for the cruise tour that was sold out in 13 seconds flat. A price quote of $338,280 in total is being assigned for the worldwide tour. The 13 other tourists are from mainland China, from locations including Beijing, Shanghai, Dalian, and Helongjiang. These two will be clubbed in order to join the rest to take a fun and activity filled trip across 20 nations in 80 days that on a luxury cruise ship. How desirable this trip is, you can figure out by the fact that 36 potential passengers continue to be on the standby list if any vacancies pop up at the end.
Shanghai Tang Spring 2012 Ad Campaign
Shanghai Tang’s Spring 2012 ad campaign has been released featuring Hu Bing and Lin Chiling and photographed by Chen Man. (more…)
Four Seasons to Open Five New Luxury Hotels in 2012
The Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts already boasts some of the world’s most exclusive escapes. In 2012 they are set to open five more in diverse locations such as Canada and China.
Opening this summer is The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto which is in close proximity to where their landmark property stood for 50 years. It will be the brand’s new flagship, continuing the Four Seasons’ tradition of the ultimate in luxury hospitality. In addition to 259 guest rooms and suites the architecturally significant towers will be home to signature Four Seasons residences.
The Four Seasons St. Petersburg also opening this summer is truly a palace. Originally built in 1820 as the residence of Princess Lobanova-Rostovskaya, the impressive edifice is situated just two blocks from the Winter Palace and Hermitage Museum. St. Petersburg’s only true luxury hotel will mix classic Russian Imperial style with modern amenities like a glass-topped spa and two stylish restaurants. Spring will also see the opening of the Four Seasons Baku in nearby Azerbaijan, where an influx of oil money has resulted in a chic cosmopolitan capital on the Caspian Sea.
The Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou and the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai. The former is located at the top of IFC, the tallest building in southern China and the country’s newest architectural icon. A vast sky-lit “atrium lobby” on the 70th floor, a destination restaurant on the 100th level, and the city’s largest guest accommodations with sky-high views characterize this refined hotel. Meanwhile, the Shanghai property evokes the city’s decadent Art Deco era. The eleven floors of the 21st Century Tower are a haven of “sleek, contemporary comfort” with wall-to-wall views of the ever-changing Pudong skyline.
Peace Hotel’s Nine Nations Suites
The true expressions of the world’s great nations and cultures are the Nine Nations Suites in Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. The Nine Nations Suites, several of which were a part of the original hotel then known as The Cathay Hotel when it opened in 1929, were the creation of the founder Sir Victor Sassoon. Sassoon, a businessman from a famous banking family, was a bon vivant who lived in Shanghai and often hosted known figures such as Charlie Chaplin, Bernard Shaw, and Noel Coward, who wrote “Private Lives” while in residence. It was a heady time to live in Shanghai as the city rose to global prominence. The Cathay Hotel was considered the top luxury hotel in the city for decades.
The leading hospitality designed the new suites by the interior design firm HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates, reflect the international nature of The Peace Hotel and the spirit of 1930s luxury travel. The French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and German suites have been redesigned by HBA in keeping with the original concept of presenting different national and historical styles, the Chinese, Indian, English and American suites have been preserved from the original Peace Hotel.
The American suite has a vintage Hollywood glamour theme. The English Suite goes Victorian with paneled walls, brick fireplaces and molded plaster ceilings. The Chinese Suite features an Imperial dragon design on the scarlet ceiling. The design is complimented by red lacquer furniture offset by gold-colored walls.
The Italian Suite evokes modern Italian design and has a marble bath room has a deep claw-foot tub with a bath-side LCD screen and a whirlpool. The Japanese Suite has tatami mats, shoji screens and furnishings suggest traditional Japanese design motifs. The French Suite presents an Art Nouveau style with classically figured wall paper; walnut carved furniture and luxuriously designed fabrics.
The Spanish Suite features rich patterns and solid wood furniture and a bathroom with a claw-foot tub with bath-side LCD screen and a whirlpool. The Indian Suite has intricate filigree plaster work on the walls, ceilings from which hang extravagant pendant lights and rich Indian carpets on the floor.
BMW M5 Concept Unveils in Shanghai
The new BMW M5. Technically a “concept car,” the M5 you see here should closely represent the upcoming production version.
The car is set to debut later this month at the Shanghai Motor Show, but has already leaked onto the Internet. No details were announced, but what we already know is that the 2012 BMW M5 will feature the twin-turbo V8 from the X5M and X6M performance crossovers.
The Setai, South Beach
The Setai Hotel in Miami would be the ideal place for you to check out. With a themed party lined up, the super-luxe hotel is inviting guests to come and experience a blast from the past.
Setai, in an attempt to acknowledge and pay homage to its oriental origins is organizing a party where the venue will be transformed into Shanghai as it was in the 1940s, where dance and wealth reigned supreme. From the music to the menu, the ambiance to the welcoming, everything will represent a true Chinese flavor. The hotel has booked top singers, chefs and wine samplers especially from China to ensure that no one is left with any room to complain.
Reservations are on and if you do not want to miss out on this chance to usher in the New Year in a fantastically fresh way, call (305) 520-6400 or email setaidining@ghmamericas.com today. The party is scheduled to be from 8.30 pm to 1.30 am. There are some wonderful packages available for out-of-towners too.
Gap Joins the Chinese Sprint
Today China is the fastest growing consumer market in the world. They have had consistent double digit growth over the years and have managed to counter the recessionary pressures through government investments in infrastructure and the resultant growth in their domestic markets and demand. All the global brands and retailers are entering China to cash in on the growing demand.
Gap Inc., one of America’s best known apparel brands has joined the Chinese rush and is opening its flagship store next week. They already have plans for three more large outlets in Shanghai and Beijing, two of China’s wealthiest cities. The company also expects to eventually add its other brands, like Old Navy and Banana Republic. Gap is the latest addition to the long list of global brands with significant presence in China. The investment boom to counter the economic downturn has resulted in scores of new upscale malls and shopping districts.
John Ermatinger, Gap’s President for the Asia Pacific region talked about the target of 25% from international sales the company has set for itself. China will play an important role if the company achieves the target.
China’s Foreign Brand List include ENZO
LJ International Inc. revealed that their ENZO retail line has turned out to be one of the top 4 loved luxury brands in the field of jewelery. The findings were unveiled after a survey done in Shanghai. Gucci, Mikimoto, Graff, Pomelatto, Oxette, George Jensen and Chanel can be compared with ENZO and they now operate almost 124 stores in China.
There are almost 20 stores just in Shanghai. The brand has been seen as a sophisticated, luxurious and Chinese brand which touches the hearts and souls of the Chinese affluent. It has been recognized as one of the best names in Brand Recognition and also in the category of demonstrated buyer preference. It needs to be seen if the brand would become popular abroad, for Chinese brands usually have the image of mass produced, lifeless products that are not exactly what we might think of when we say “luxury”.
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