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Aug 22, 2012 | Contributor: Tara Imperatore | 1 CommentThough millions of Americans are feeling the various effects of the recession, the Rich Kids of Instagram don’t seem to know the meaning of the word. In case you haven’t been introduced to RKOI yet, it’s a Tumblr page that compiles photos from different Instagram accounts of the flashy offspring of the extremely affluent. ... Read More | 
Nov 1, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreNowadays you rarely see American tourists lugging around bulky maps or large travel guides since all the same information can be conveniently found on our phones. In knowing this, Tahiti Tourisme launched its own travel app for Android and Apple devices so users can get to know this little slice of paradise before and during their visit. ... Read More | 
Sep 6, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanMiss childhood scavenger hunts? Then join InterContinental Hotel Group's social media initiative to bring scavenger hunts to people of all ages. Fans of InterContinental properties across the U.S. are invited to play "Digital Detective" in order to win a spy-themed trip of a lifetime. In order to participate, fans must "like" all nine U.S. InterContinental properties and then answer questions about the brand to get a fictional spy-inspired vacation. Grand prize adventures include a trip to London complete with sky-diving, racecar driving lessons, a gift certificate to Harrods and more; or a trip to Washington DC with sky-diving, racecar driving lesson, tickets to the International Spy Museum and gift cards.... Read More | 
Jun 26, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoBreaking into today’s business community can be challenging, especially if you are a new professional looking to build your contact list from other industries. With this in mind, Project Ethos — an outlet for emerging fashion, music, art and lifestyle brands known for its events — has created a night for those looking to connect with other business professionals. Networking Nights, a first for the firm, will be a series of free multi-industry events to connect with some of their most diverse and coveted contacts.... Read More | 
Jun 13, 2013 | Contributor: Tara ImperatoreThe saying goes, "If you want to be the best, you must to learn from the best." And if billions of dollars, worldwide success, entrepreneurial drive and philanthropic spirit are of any interest to you, then Bill Gates is here to help. This morning, the Microsoft mogul joined a prestigious group of business professionals, including Deepak Chopra, Richard Branson and Martha Stewart, all ready to dish out advice and talk about their personal experiences to members of LinkedIn, according to Mashable.com.... Read More | 
Nov 7, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa recently launched a new Facebook page—Bora Bora Wedding Romance Experiences. The page features weddings, vow renewals, blessing ceremonies, romantic dinners, and info on daily ongoings at the luxury resort and spa. The location is InterContinental's four largest in French Polynesia. More than 80 overwater villas are found stetched over the resort community. Each of these deluxe accommodations has a split-level terrace and a sundeck. Reef, the resort’s restaurant, is acclaimed for its French Polynesian cuisine. There also is an overwater wedding chapel with a glass bottom floor onsite. Custom-tailored wedding ceremonies are held on the resort’s private beach. These exclusive wedding packages on the beach include a civil ceremony, a chape... Read More | 
Nov 5, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe James Royal Palm has launched a special contest for its social media following. Fans and followers can enter to win a stay at The James New York, The James Chicago, or the new The James Royal Palm. The contestants are asked to define “luxury liberated” through photographs. The process begins by visiting and liking the hotel’s Facebook page, where details on how to post on Pinterest and tweeting on Twitter are available. Prizes include accommodations as well as credit toward spa treatments and food and beverage offerings at the participating hotel.... Read More | 
Oct 18, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarCastle Resorts & Hotels has launched a new mobile website. Visitors can now access hotel information from any Internet-enabled mobile device. The mobile website offers many of the same features found on the hotel’s website. The deluxe hotelier also announced that it will add the ability to book hotel rooms and resort condominium units via its mobile website with the second phase of the launching. "We recognize most travelers now carry at least one web-capable mobile phone or other device and need a fast and easy way to access maps or other property information while en route," said Steve Woods, director of eCommerce for Castle Resorts. "The days of printing every piece of traveler information are over, and we want to help our guests enjoy the freedom that comes with smart phones and table... Read More | 
Sep 24, 2012 | Contributor: Joseph Vasquez | 1 CommentApparently people are climbing over one another these days to be a volunteer. Why? Many say it’s a life changing experience. I suppose that's reason enough. Unfortunately, traveling abroad can get expensive, so Volunteer Forever has developed a new platform to help those working for free who don’t have a lot of money, act like the next Mother Teresa, without breaking the bank or their spirit.... Read More | 
Jul 24, 2012 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamUpdate your status and let the Twitterverse know that Norwegian Cruise Line is gearing up for its second annual #SeaTweetup Cruise. Luxury cruise liner Norwegian Sky will depart from Miami on October 12, 2012 for a weekend of social media inspired fun. Travelers will set sail for the Bahamas where they’ll visit Nassau before heading onto Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island, and return on October 15.... Read More | 
Jun 20, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarLuxury cruise line Paul Gauguin Cruises has won a Travel + Leisure Social Media In Travel and Tourism (SMITTY) award for Best Single Social Media Promotion for its 'Meet Me in Tahiti' campaign. The award ceremony was held in Brooklyn, New York, on June 7, 2012. The campaign enabled users to take a five-minute virtual vacation by visiting MeetMeinTahiti.com. Users could select three Facebook friends to accompany them on their vacation. Participants created custom postcards and enjoyed activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and relaxing on a private beach. The virtual vacationers also placed their postcards to Facebook directly from the site for all to see. Paul Gauguin teamed with Banyan Branch, a Seattle,... Read More | 
Apr 24, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza | 1 CommentBurberry Prorsum 2012 Womenswear show in London’s Hyde Park connected with fashion enthusiasts worldwide using an innovative blend of social media including a Twitter “Tweetwalk,” and live streaming on Facebook, Burberry.com, and partner sites Sina and Youku. In addition, for this year’s show, Burberry coordinated an exclusive soundtrack for the event, which was recorded by Burberry Acoustic musician Rae Morris. Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey said, “We’ve been exploring technology as a way of communicating to all our different communities for some time.... Read More | 
Mar 9, 2012 | Contributor: Sophie Doran | 1 CommentI would be happy to argue that luxury has become one of the most globalised industries in the world. Rapid and aggressive expansion by super brands like Louis Vuitton, Rolls Royce, Rolex and Four Seasons, backed by powerful super conglomerates like LVMH, Richemont and PPR, has seen luxury permeate areas of the earth once better known for human rights conflicts than seven-star hotels.... Read More | 
Mar 3, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe Hour Club is a members-only social media network exclusively for owners of Vacheron Constantin watches. It is an exclusive community where members can discuss haute horologic matters in a special forum for collectors of timepieces made by the oldest manufacturer of Swiss-made collectible timepieces. ... Read More | 
Mar 2, 2012 | Contributor: Sophie DoranKCD’s Digital Fashion Shows platform wins the approval of editors and designers, but does it pose the potential to negate the need for the press?... Read More |
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