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Aug 21, 2013 | Contributor: James RothaarThe Shanghai Tower — the tallest building in China at 2,073 feet — has topped out and put the final beam in place, according to Thornton Tomasetti, the engineering firm that is providing structural services for the building. Designed by architecture firm Gensler and developed by the Shanghai Tower Construction and Development Company, building of the mixed-use, 4.1-million-square-foot structure [...]... Read More | 
Jul 11, 2013 | Contributor: James Rothaar | 1 CommentThe largest seaside yacht show in China, the Mare di Sanya, will take place at the Serenity Marina Sanya November 21 to 24, 2013. The extravagant event is part of the Hainan International Yachting and High-end Lifestyle Show. This year marks the fifth running of the yacht show and festivities are expected to attract more than 40,000 visitors. While the number of boat and yacht shows in China has increased tenfold, this remains the largest show of its kind countrywide.... Read More | 
Jun 25, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanStarwood Hotel's expansion into Asia continues to grow with the group set to open 20 new hotels in China in 2013. Currently, Starwood has 120 hotels in the country and over 100 forthcoming which makes China the company’s second largest market.... Read More | 
Jun 18, 2013 | Contributor: Sophie DoranAccording to Bain & Company, South East Asia will experience 20% luxury sales growth in 2013, whilst consumption in Central & South America looks set to increase by 12%... Read More | 
May 23, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanBanyan Tree Chongqing Beibei is set to open later this summer as the first international hot spring resort.... Read More | 
May 4, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamChina is seeing a noticeable change in the way its consumers perceive, and most importantly purchase, luxury goods in just the past couple years. Back in 2011, the country’s luxury market grew 30 percent in contrast to the mere seven percent in... Read More | 
Apr 29, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle KeoghAfter celebrating Earth Day last week, we’ve become much more aware of the kinds of chemicals, toxins and other harmful ingredients that are commonly used in health, beauty and fragrance products. We now have a whole new appreciation for eco-friendly beauty products— that’s why we’re more than thrilled to learn that China’s beauty industry puts a huge emphasis on health and safety benefits in their tubes, compacts and bottles. So if you’re interested in natural alternatives to the items that are currently in your beauty bag, there may be no better example than the one that China is setting.... Read More | 
Jan 17, 2013 | Contributor: Annalisa Solari | 1 CommentSeriously, who isn't a sucker for bold baubles and decadent jewels? This season, lavish statement necklaces have been making their rounds on the runways and luxury brand Chow Tai Fook’s latest collection of jaunty jewels is already catching the eyes of style mavens worldwide.... Read More | 
Jan 15, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle KeoghA new exhibit that celebrates the work of luxury fashion maven Gabrielle Chanel at China's Guangzhou Opera House is unlike the label's Beijing and Shanghai exhibits in the same country. While the latter two take a biographical approach to commemorate the iconic designer, the new exhibit, which will run today through March 3, is thematically based on a ballet called Le Train Bleu,for which Chanel designed the costumes. The display is meant to showcase the designer's modern lifestyle and involvement in the arts by featuring 400 pieces, including Chanel jewelry and apparel— both new and old— as well as sketches, books, and manuscripts from other artists and writers and accompanying photos and videos of Chanel and her friends.... Read More | 
Dec 19, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. announces that The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, located in the heart of the capital of Sichuan province, will become the luxury hotel operator's first flag in Southwest China, when it opens in summer 2013.Sichuan is renowned globally as the home of the giant panda, one of China's national treasures, while the city of Chengdu enjoys a rich history dating back over 2,000 years as a cultural and trading hub. The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu, in Tianfu Square, is home to one of the city's largest commercial districts. The hotel will have 353 rooms, including 55 suites, taking interior design cues from the style of a traditional courtyard home which can be found in parts of the old city. "China is already one of our most significant international markets.... Read More | 
Dec 18, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has announced their collaboration with luxury automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz in China to offer exclusive benefits to members of Ritz-Carlton's frequent stay program—The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. Ritz-Carlton Platinum Rewards members will receive complimentary access to the Mercedes-Benz VIP Lounge and Airport limousines in Beijing and Shanghai. Rewards Members will have the opportunity to attend events such as Fashion Week, Auto Shows and Art Fairs sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.... Read More | 
Dec 18, 2012 | Contributor: Beck BambergerIn 1933, British writer James Hilton dubbed "Shangri-La" as the whimsical, cloud-topped Tibetan mountain area in his book, Lost Horizon. While Shangri-La was fictional in Hilton's depiction, Robert Kuok decided to make the term a real-life utopia, by opening his first luxury Shangri-La property in Singapore in 1971.... Read More | 
Dec 11, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisLocated in the “Paris of the East,” Shanghai’s hottest cosmopolitan area, the Twelve at Hengshan is enveloped in cafes, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and restored art-deco buildings. The building itself was designed by Mario Botta, who is also responsible for the iconic San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, using eco-friendly materials. The architecture stands out among the historic surroundings in its contemporary design, but Botta dressed the façade in natural terracotta, which is popular along the streets of Hengshan. The 171 luxury guest rooms encase a Chinese-style secret garden to promote Zen-like awareness of the environment.... Read More | 
Dec 4, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisAs if China hasn’t been producing enough goods lately, they are now making their mark on the cruise line industry. HNA Tourism recently founded the first Chinese cruise company to own their own vessel. The ship “Henna,” the mainland’s largest cruise ship ever, is set to make its appearance onto the wild blue yonder January 26, 2013. The ship contains 739 rooms and can hold up to 1,965 passengers. As interest in Asia increases among the world’s traveling elite, HNA Tourism Cruise and Yacht Management President Zhang Hao anticipates that the cruise industry in China will grow rapidly, and he and his company obviously hope to remain at the top of the pyramid. Other foreign cruise companies have offered tours through the mainland for quite some time, but HNA is the first locally owned and ope... Read More | 
Nov 21, 2012 | Contributor: Eric RosenShanghai might have the fashion flair and Hong Kong has the finance factor, but don’t discount Beijing. The Chinese capital has to be one of Asia’s most fascinating destinations thanks to a history that dates back to ancient times, proximity to picturesque sections of the Great Wall, cutting-edge arts and architecture, and a steadily improving food and nightlife scene.... Read More |
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