Two historic names in the watch industry have now become partners. Iconic Swiss watchmaking brand, Rolex, has acquired Bucherer, one of the world’s largest watch retailers. In a statement, Rolex said Bucherer will keep its name and continue to operate as an independent company. Rolex said it made the decision to buy the retailer after […]
Convicted fraudster and organiser of the infamous Fyre Festival Billy McFarland has announced he is relaunching the music festival, and presale tickets are already available. No, we’re not kidding. Despite the fact that the location of Fyre Festival II is listed as just “the Caribbean”, the date is just “targeted” to be for “the end […]
Timo Gruenert co-founded Oetker Collection to tie the luxury hotel operator’s premium residences – like its new Hotel La Palma Capri – under the one, exclusive, umbrella. He speaks to Forbes Australia about the growth of the brand and the trends in luxury travel. Timo Gruenert started his career at Oetker Group in 2005 as the […]
Luxury champagne brand Veuve Clicquot will host its exclusive one and only “pop up” Hotel Clicquot on the Sunshine Coast from October. Fans of luxury champagne house, Veuve Clicquot, can enjoy the “solaire” lifestyle in Noosa’s exclusive Sunshine Beach this October. It’s the second year that Hotel Clicquot has set on the beachside of Sunshine […]
The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, is once again making its way to the night skies. While it’s well-known to stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere, Australians can also enjoy this incredible spectacle. What is the Perseid Meteor Shower? The Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual event, occurring […]
Gwyneth Paltrow this week announced she’ll open her (guest) home to visitors who wish to stay in the one-bedroom house in Montecito nestled behind her mansion—complete with the offer of a “fantastic, cozy dinner” and a bathroom stocked with products from her lifestyle brand Goop—adding to a roster of famous real estate offerings that come […]
Rarely do you find a tranquil piece of paradise that’s not overrun by tourists and commercialism. A place that has just enough to keep you occupied and your taste buds satisfied, while offering plenty to ensure you’re relaxed and disconnected from the outside world. Especially in the tropical islands of Bali. Yet Nusa Lembongan seems […]
She’s here, she’s there, she’s every pinkin’-where. With Margot Robbie’s summer blockbuster arriving in theatres and ubiquitous merchandise collaborations, the world’s favourite doll is about to launch the Mattel cinematic universe. Last June, photographs of beach blonde Margot Robbie and bleach blonde Ryan Gosling, stars of the upcoming Barbie movie, went viral after they were […]
The 2023 Henley Passport Index has unveiled this year’s most powerful passports and there’s been a big shakeup at the top of the list. Forbes Australia Issue 7 is out now. Tap here to secure your copy. The competition for top spot is heating up with a whopping 34 countries featuring in the top 10, headlined […]
If its recent string of tourism wins hadn’t already put South Australia on your to-do list, ‘Illuminate Adelaide’, the city’s stellar winter arts festival, might just be the final drawcard you’ve been looking for. Effectively turning the city into an open-air art gallery, Illuminate has transformed Adelaide’s admittedly nocturnal winter landscape into a kaleidoscope of […]