Where are the world’s most liveable cities for 2024? Well, according to the Global Liveability Index, Australia’s capitals more than hold their own on the global stage. Melbourne has once again retained the title as Australia’s most liveable city on the much-anticipated Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, coming in at number four, narrowly ahead of […]
Livia Wang, the founder and CEO of wellness company Access Corporate, predicts the five trends that will shape the industry in 2024. Estimated at more than US$5.6 trillion in 2022, the global wellness industry has experienced significant post-pandemic growth, with consumers looking towards healthier lives. As the industry continues its upward trend – it’s predicted […]
Richemont on Tuesday said that Catherine Rénier, currently CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, effective September 1. This announcement comes hours after the Swiss luxury goods holding company announced that that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective […]
Richemont said Tuesday that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective September 1. Vigneron will retire after eight years at the helm of the renowned luxury brand. Vigneron will assume the position of chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy, effective September 1, and will work with […]
Hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is doing nothing good for the French national airline’s bottom line. Air France announced Monday that it expects a loss of up to €180 million (AU$289 million) during the current financial quarter as tourists avoid Paris during the Olympics, held between July 26 and August 11, 2024. Fearing […]
Australia landed at the top of the list of the hottest destinations among luxury travellers in Asia Pacific, according to a new report from Marriott International Luxury Group. The survey also put data behind other big travel trends in the region, including 91% of respondents saying safety is important for a luxury experience. Fine dining […]
Producing a hit TV series like The Bear was once a path to serious riches for its cast and creators. But in another massive entertainment shift, developing groundbreaking shows is worth hundreds of millions less than it used to be. It wasn’t long ago that creating a hit show like The Bear was a TV […]
The world’s biggest YouTube star has caused mayhem outside the Sydney Opera House with a promotional stunt that saw thousands of desperate fans try their luck at winning one of 10 cars, including a $450,000 Lamborghini. YouTube megastar MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, took over the Sydney Opera House forecourt on Wednesday to give away […]
In a trailblazing move, Jacob & Co. and Bugatti—long-term partners for multiple highly complicated watch launches over recent years—both unveil new Tourbillons. The new Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon wristwatch takes complicated horology to all-new heights with an automaton that emulates a car engine, flying tourbillon escapement and much more. The watch is co-designed by […]
CEO’s don’t do group therapy. This article was featured in Issue 11 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Ruth Limkin sat in a grand, empty house in the rolling green hills northwest of Brisbane, wondering where to start turning the place into a luxury rehab. She was unfettered by any experience in the […]