$KORS To stay on trend, Italian fashion houses are refashioning themselves for future growth. Luxury label Ermenegildo Zegna, which opens Fall/Winter menswear previews at Milan Fashion Week Friday, made its 1st move to expand abroad with the Zegna Group’s Summer acquisition of American brand Thom Browne. The Gianni Versace house’s entrance into the group owned […]
Temples of haute cuisine, bistros guaranteed to stand the test of time, out-of-the-way boîtes where you are unlikely to see or bump into another tourist. The gastronomic excellence in Paris is unrivaled, renowned for its elegance and sophistication. From Michelin-starred palaces to Parisian barges, here is my selection of a few of the best restaurants […]
$RACE The Big Q: Can Ferrari really rally back to $153/share and higher? The Big A: Shares of Ferrari are participating in this rally and racing higher since bottoming at 93.85 on 27 December and reversing. The shares gaped up on the open and finished at 111.19 on Wednesday, 9 January in NY, or 2.40% […]
$RACE In this column over the recent past, I have reported on Ferrari’s very strong profit margins, which average about 80,000/car. Ferrari is alone in the automotive world, as it reports adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in the 25% to 30% range. These margins have been achieved by branding Ferrari as a […]
Year 2018 will go down as the year when lab-grown diamonds, made for decades as an inexpensive alternative to mined stones for industrial purposes, cracked the consumer market, largely thanks to millennials’ evolving shopping tastes. The entry of new actors in the synthetic sector, particularly giant producer De Beers and its Lightbox brand, has created even […]
Travel adventures in Y 2019 might well include these, and no matter when you squeeze them in, these trips should be stamped in your Passport. Mediterranean Island Hopping From the Greek Islands to the Amalfi Coast, the islands of the Mediterranean are Key travel destinations. With Sun-drenched beaches and turquoise water they offer perfect settings […]
$RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) sales mix trended toward its “entry-level” Portofino Supercar in the Q-3 rather than its high-margin Limited-Edition models. The iconic Italian Supercar maker has had a run of record earnings, helped by its higher-margin Special Edition models and a “customisations programme’. Investors have been looking for reassurance that new CEO Louis Camilleri can […]
$RACE Ferrari (NYSE: RACE) announced that it intends to begin a EUR 150-M/share buyback program, as the 1st tranche of a multi-year EUR 1.5-B/share buyback program expected to be completed by Y 2022. The 1st tranche will start at the beginning of January 2019 and will end no later than 27 June 2019. The program […]
$RACE, $PAG, $GM Ferrari is an auto stock to watch in Y 2019 as the iconic Italian manufacturer plans to expand its production over the next 7 years Ferrari and Penske are on the top auto stocks to buy in the New Year, Consumer Edge Research’s Jamie Albertine said on TV Wednesday. The automotive research […]
The Chinese will Account for 50% of Luxury Sales by 2025 Chinese consumers remain the focus of luxury goods makers, as a new study by Bain consultancy shows they will fuel nearly half of global high-end sales by Y 2025. Bain said Thursday that Chinese shoppers will account for 46 – 50% of global luxury […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Business in Thriving, Net Revenue Up, Profits Soaring $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) sales rose by nearly 11%, with the iconic luxury Italian Supercar firm shipping a total of 2,262 units, 216 more than in the same time frame of Y 2017. During this time, the company’s net revenues rose by 0.3%, whereas the net profit, as indicated […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) ‘Quietly’ Prepares for Hybrid Introductions in 2020 $RACE Most of the cars built by Ferrari will be hybrid petrol-electric by Y 2022, the Italian luxury car manufacturer says including its newly announced FUV named the Purosangue, Italian for Thoroughbred. “By 2022, nearly 60% of the models we produce will be built around hybrid power-trains,” […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Model S Luxury Sedan Lost its “Recommended” Rating + Earnings FLASH $TSLA The M-3 sedan, seen as Key to Tesla’s profitability, debuted in CR’s with “Average” reliability. M-X SUV is rated “Much Worse Than Average” The M-S luxury sedan dropped to “Below Average” from “Above Average” and is not recommended. Tesla actually made money last […]
Now You Can Order a Yacht From Car Maker Lexus $TM, $RACE, $HMC, $POAHY Deliveries of the Lexus LY 650 65-ft luxury yacht begin mid-2019 We’re way past the point where we think of carmakers as restricted to making just cars. For example: There is Aston Martin (LON:AML) that’s building luxury apartments in Miami. Porsche Design […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock: Again, calling it at 200+ $RACE Target price: 210.00 Recent price: 140.19 Frame: 6 to 12 months There is significant evidence that demand for Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Supercars far exceeds the supply. For example, a buyer cannot just walk into a Ferrari dealer buy and drive off with a brand-new car on the […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Has Big Plans for Its Future $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) new CEO, Louis Camilleri, unveiled a new business plan on 18 September that includes reviving iconic models and embedding in them its F1 technology. Thus, significantly expanding Ferrari’s electric-gasoline hybrid powertrain offering and affirming plans to introduce a FUV (utility vehicle) that conforms to […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Launch 15 New Models by 2022 $RACE Ferrari confirmed the development of a new V6 hybrid powertrain Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is planning a huge model line up in the next few years. During an investors meeting this week outlining its future plans, the automaker announced it will launch 15 new models by Y […]
| Singapore has been waiting for its day in the Sun, it is here! Over the past 10 years, the nation has been building up its infrastructure along with a sparkling reputation for modern innovation and high-class luxury. Now, the City-State is getting its due, proving itself a star among Asia’s finest for travelers of […]
Market Up, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Down $TSLA, $SPY, $DIA, $QQQ Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) closed Thursday in New York at 289.46, moving down 0.35% from the priortrading session. This change lagged the S&P 500’s 0.53% gainer on the day. Elsewhere, the DJIA gained 0.57%, while the tech-heavy NAS Comp added 0.75%. Coming into today, shares of the electric […]
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Let’s Take a Luxury Train: “All Aboard!” Get ready to see landscapes and history that you cannot see by airplane or motorcar. Climb aboard a luxury railcar and get a front-row seat to witness breathtaking views of the Canadian Rockies. Roll through the unspoiled wilds of Scotland or set eyes on the villages in Switzerland. […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Shareholders Approve Louis Camilleri as Its New CEO $RACE Ferrari to build a future as good as its past with new CEO In July the iconic Italian Supercar maker Ferrari announced it had appointed board member Louis Camilleri as its new CEO, replacing Sergio Marchionne was seriously ill, and died a few days later. An emergency […]
The Most Exclusive Private Island Resort in the World + 1 North Island is the world’s most exclusive hideaway and perhaps the best hotel too. This beautiful island has only 11 opulent hand-crafted villas overlooking the pure powder-white sands and turquoise green blue waters of the Ile Du Nord eco-reserve. Raised off the ground to […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Trading Over $125/share $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) shares have been under some pressure lately after the death of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE:FCAU) CEO Sergio Marchionne, who had led Ferrari too. Ferrari’s new CEO Louis Camilleri, 63 anni, at a recent press conference, had described ambitious $2.3-B EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization) […]
Luxury American Hotels for the Adventurist, the Laybacker, and the Beach Lover The Big Q: Are you in the mood for a unique luxury hotel? There are spectacular luxury hotels locates all over the USA. From resorts set on the shores of turquoise waters that glisten in the sunlight to a working ranches, and accommodation […]
Ride the Rails for the Best European Experiences Traveling in Europe better by train from capital cities to remote villages, and just about all of Europe is reachable by rail. The EuroRail offers passes and deals on tickets to help you travel around Europe from inexpensive to white tablecloth service. Below are some Key European cities best […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Garners the Top Margins in the World’s Automotive Sector $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) holds the Top position in the world’s automotive sector even though it is a boutique maker of exclusive, luxury Supercars and HyperSuper cars. As such the Maranello Outfit leads the industry in a Key financial metric, that is operating profit per […]
The Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Russia 1. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LION PALACE ST PETERSBURG Just 2 blocks from the Hermitage Museum and close to Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Theatre, Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg provides a dreamy luxury experience: living like Russian royalty in an authentic 19th-Century palace. This fully restored, 19th-Century […]
INFINITI is partnering with Motor Trend Group to bring the inaugural Japanese Automotive Invitational to this year’s Pebble Beach Automotive Week on August 25 and 26. This new event aims to bring even more diversity to the premier celebration of classic, vintage automobiles and demonstrate the prowess Japan brings to the industry. The 2-day Japanese […]
Profile: Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) New Boss Post-Marchionne $RACE, $FCAU Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) new boss Louis Camilleri, 63 anni, is an international tobacco industry veteran just may have what is needed to guide the iconic Italian luxury Supercar maker on its next lap forward, analysts and industry insiders are saying. Mr. Camilleri was appointed Ferrari CEO on 21 July, […]
Banyan Tree Residences Coming to Dubai Asian HQ’d hotel and spa star, Banyan Tree, has begun construction of its brand of residences in Dubai Checking in to a %-star hotel is easy, checking out, not so much. The Big Q: What if you did not have to checkout permanently? Enter the realm of branded residences. […]
Many US Industries Will Thrive During Trade Tensions $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX,$ VXX Several US industries are set to withstand the trade dust-up or even thrive, according to US financial services firm Cowen and Company. China’s recent revisions to tariffs have a clear benefit to luxury retailers, Cowen analysts said in its report. While the […]
Now the Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Powered Lavante GTS 550PS SUV $RACE, $FCAU The Maserati Levante has welcomed the GTS nomenclature, along with an extensive list of upgrades and a powerful V8 engine breathing air from behind a large Trident of Poseidon badged grille. Presented for the 1st time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it uses the […]
Bentley’s New Continental GT is a Mix of Power, Style and Luxury $VLKAY It’s been a long time coming, but thanks to some co-development and co-operation from sister company Porsche, Bentley, a unit of Volkswagen (OTCMKT:VLKAY) has released its 1st new Continental GT in 15 years. Porsche’s contribution is not visible, but the new Continental […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Stock Dip a Buying Opportunity $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) stock price has seen strong growth since July 2016. There are just a hand full of analysts covering the world’s #1 automotive brand stock, and it rightfully commands a luxury Price/Earings ratio in the 40’s plus pays a dividend conferring on the iconic Italian supercar […]
Luxury eco-Hotel opens in Sharjah, 2 More to Open this Year Located in Kalba, Kingfisher Lodge offers a total of 25 Tents for guests A new luxury eco-hotel has opened in Sharjah’s Kalba, near the Omani border, as the emirate looks to expand its hospitality offering. The boutique hotel, Kingfisher Lodge, offers a total of […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) to Fit its Electric Power Trains in Maserati’s Alfieri $RACE, $FCAU, $TSLA Maserati’s flagship sports car, the Alfieri, will go electric, offering hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full-electric versions Fiat-Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) said its 5-year plan Friday. The Italian luxury brand also outlined plans to launch a midsize SUV, all-new versions of the Quattroporte and Levante, and said it intends to electrify […]
Bombardier Plans 2 New Luxury Jets, Demand is Expanding $BDRBF Bombardier Inc. (OTCMKT:BDRBF) announced that is planning to build 2 new private jet airplanes in response to growing demand for large-cabin business jets. The Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft will come equipped with redesigned cabins, an optimized wing and all-new Rolls-Royce engines, Bombardier said […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Earnings, Profits Running Ahead of ‘Expert’ Estimates $RACE When Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) came to market in October 2016 sector analysts and investors worried the shares were too expensive because they were valued as if it was a luxury goods company, not a car maker. To the naysayers’ dismay Ferrari’s performance on the stock market […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Stock Like its Supercars is ‘Super Sexy’ $RACE Ferrari is a performance machine, and I am not just talking about its Supercars, a look at the financials shows strong performance too. Traditionally, the world’s automakers do not show investors and growth, and because of that get a huge valuation discount and have low margins. […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) CEO Says GTC4 Lusso Only Car Available $RACE If you are shopping for new Ferraris this year, you have to be lucky and patient. During Ferrari’s earnings call Thursday, CEO Sergio Marchionne said the company’s production is at full capacity for the rest of this year and well into Y 2019. The exception […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) the World’s #1 Automotive Brand to Report Q-1 Earnings $RACE The iconic Italian Supercar maker, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is scheduled to report Q-1 Y 2018 results before the open Thursday. The Whisper: EPS is seen +10% to 0.88/share on $993 to $1-B in revenue in the Quarter. Ferrari gaped up and closed + 2.72% to […]
Parc Fermé, Dubai’s Supercar Storage Facility Parc Fermé is a 1-stop automotive hotel and spa for car lovers in the region Inside an industrial area in Dubai lies a nondescript warehouse. Actually, it’s a series of internally linked warehouses but the facade is as bland and grey as the multitude of identical bland and […]
Dior Homme and Bogarde Debuts Another Limited Edition Bicycle The $5,425 BMX bike is the 2nd offering of a 3-part collaboration between the 2 powerhouse design firms When Kris Van Assche was still the creative boss at Dior Homme, we saw a number of left-field designs. These included Limited Edition skateboard decks and also an […]
Rolex, the World’s Largest Swiss Luxury-watch Brand A Brief History of Rolex The precursor to Rolex was founded in London by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in Y 1905, with the Rolex Watch Company established in Y 1919 when operations were moved to Geneva, the company is HQ’s in Geneva today. The Rolex brand limits […]
Dubai Offers 1st Look Inside QE2 Hotel The world famous ocean liner is being converted into a luxury hotel and museum Social media users have been offered a 1st glimpse inside the world world famous Queen Elizabeth II (QE2) ocean liner as it undergoes a multi-million-dollar conversion into a hotel. The ship had been thought […]
Ra Chen-Drake, a self-taught artist, was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He currently lives in and maintains a studio work space in Hollywood Hills above Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Ra’s unique technique of mixed media combines Vintage Chinese Newspaper with Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas. In his new EARTH Series, he has created a […]
World Famous Ocean Liner, QE2 Moved to Dubai’s Drydocks for Conversion The ship is set to reopen as a hotel more than a decade after being acquired by a Dubai investment firm. The world famous Queen Elizabeth II (aka QE2) liner has been moved to Dubai’s Drydocks World as it undergoes a conversion into a […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Shares Seeing a Pullback This Week $RACE Maranello, Italy HQ’d Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) shares saw a decline this week finishing Thursday’s trading session at 122.63. A total volume of 292,191 shares was traded Thursday. In the last month and the previous 3 months, the stock has advanced 4.62% and 11.10%, respectively. Ferrari shares have about 90.00% […]
Best of Bangkok: Mozza by Cocotte Based on the same principles as Cocotte Farm Roast & Winery, Mozza By Cocotte offers a great selection of premium Italian products. Pasta and Pizza but also cheeses and cold-cuts. Comfort food oriented, the venue brings back the memories of a typical Italian cuisine “come la faceva la nonna” […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Expected To 2X Profits by 2022 $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) the Italian luxury Supercar maker predicted last week that its profit will 2X by Y 2022, as it reported earnings for Y 2017 ahead of its current plan. Ferrari said EBITDA profits in Y 2017 rose 18% to EUR 1.04-B ($1.3-B), besting EUR 1-B […]
The Sanchaya Introduces Mindfulness Retreat With An Indulgent Bent While most practitioners of mindfulness retreat to the pagoda and the sangha for space and community, The Sanchaya is stepping up as an alternative venue for a retreat that indulges silence and calm, to be sure, but great food and fine wine, as well. The 10-hectare […]
China Luxury Sales Rebound as Millennials Spend $LVMUY, $PPRUY, $BBRYF China’s luxury goods market is back in fashion A new China is emerging with new consumers that were not there 5 years ago that have different profiles, different expectations and different tastes. Domestic sales of Gucci handbags to Chanel cosmetics, sluggish in China for years, […]
Automotive Aristocrat Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) on Par with Apple, LVMH, Gucci $RACE, $LVMUY, $PPRUY, $AAPL Ferrari has a current stock-market value of about $21.4-B, and an enterprise value of about 18.5X its expected Y 2018 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, based on the data compiled. The iconic Italian carmaker posted over 30% adjusted EBITDA […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Shares in the Fast Lane $RACE Ferrari is not just a Supercar, it is an Aristocrat stock. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is the Top performer in the automobile sector with an overall YTD gainer of 12%+ against a 52 wk trading range of 58.01 – 121.14. Ferrari shares have risen from a January 2 low of 103.65 […]
The Ferrari 250 GT Lusso, a Very Beautiful Luxury Sports Car $RACE In the early 1960’s Ferrari came out with the 250 GT Lusso, and Enzo Ferrari meant it to be more of a luxury GT (grand tourer) rather than a sports car like the 250 GT SWB (berlinetta), it was and remains so today. While […]
Luxury Stocks Rally, Heightened Spending Goes Global $RACE, $PPRUY, $MAR, $HLT, $AXP The rise of Chinese middle class is helping drive luxury ownership trend. Investors have driven up the price of luxury-brand stocks around the world, expecting opulent consumption to increase amid the global economic recovery, high stock prices and the growing ranks of the […]
Bangkok’s Newest Luxury Landmark: Magnolias Ratchadamri Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard is the latest Super-luxury development that has risen in Bangkok, Thailand. The 60-story high-rise mixed-use development sits on 9,600 sqm of prime real-estate on Ratchaprasong Road, comprising luxury residences and the 5-Star Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, the 1st Waldorf Astoria in South East Asia. To elevate the […]
The Versatile “Family” Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Supercar $RACE The 2018 Ferrari GTC4Lusso t is a very special Supercar, 4 seats, room for luggage, big and fast! This new 4-seat hatchback combines sophisticated all-wheel-drive systems with spacious seating, plus a large trunk for luggage and packaged, and 680-hp performance ahead of anything from Lamborghini, Aston Martin or […]
The Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Sitting back and enjoying the deep-seated luxury of the new Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Rolls-Royce’s Phantom models justifiably claim to be monarchs of the automotive world, having been in almost continuous production for 92 years There’s no other nameplate out there that is even close to achieving 100 anni status, so the […]
Fly Like Marty McFly on The Sanchaya’s New Electric ‘OneWheel+’ Boards The Sanchaya has welcomed self-balancing electric ‘OneWheel+’ boards, giving riders the feeling of flying along one of the world’s most stunning stretches of beach. Similar to protagonist Marty McFly’s iconic hover board in the cult classic trilogy Back to the Future, the estate’s two […]
The Changing Face of the Luxury Market With disruption taking hold in the region’s luxury sector, Maya Kusybi examines how brands are being forced to rethink their mindset and operate in a new retail era Luxury was once defined simply by price and quality, but unless you have been living in a parallel universe, you […]
The Why of Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), the New Aristocrat Stock $RACE Ferrari Stock Is About to Get Red Hot Again The recent 15% correction all has put shares of Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) in a good place to rebuild positions. The Big Q: Why? The Big A: The iconic Italian luxury Supercar maker is about to leave all […]
Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Supercars are Iconic, That is By Design $RACE “Design is the translation of Art into Engineering” I have know about and been fascinated by Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) since I 1st learned of it in the pages of a Y 1953 article about Jim Kimberly in my father’s Esquire Magazine. Jim Kimberly was the scion […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Trading at 52 Wk Highs Ahead of Earnings Call $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is set to report Q-3 Y 2017 earnings before the opens on 2 November. Last Quarter, the company delivered a positive earnings of 19.7%. It also surpassed estimates in each of the trailing 4 Quarters, with an average beat of 27.9%. The […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock Taps at All-time Highs $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), the Italian luxury Supercar maker, will report Q-3 Y 2017 earnings on 2 November. Ferrari was spun-off from auto giant Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) in late October 2015 with an oversubscribed IPO (initial public offering). As of 30 October, Ferrari stock has risen 5.6% MTD Vs […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Q-3 Earnings Call on 2 November $RACE Wednesday, shares in Maranello, Italy HQ’d Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) finished at 115.32 in New York. The stock recorded a trading volume of 528,216 shares. The Company’s shares have gained over 4% MTD, 9% over the prior Q, and 98% YTD. Ferrari is trading 1.41% and 31.02% above its 50-Day and […]
The Supersonic Concorde is Set to Return in 2019 Once the Pinnacle of commercial air travel, Concorde jets have not flown for 14 years, now a privately-funded organisation will put 1 back in service. Concordes used to fly at a height of about 17.7km, just at the edge of space, and were thus able to […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) An Amazing IPO $RACE Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is not just a car company, Ferrari a lifestyle brand CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an interview Tuesday. “I think it has been confirmed by the performance of the stock in the marketplace, but more importantly the financial performance we’ve had since we’ve taken it [the company] […]
The Bull Market in Thoroughbred Horses is Running The Bull Market in leadership stocks and Ferrari sports and racing cars from Enzo’s Golden Era (Ys 1947 – 1972) has now made its way into the world of Thoroughbred horses In the Keeneland auction ring in Lexington, Kentucky, demand was so strong last month for the bluest-blooded young […]
Mercedes Coming to America with $1-B US to Build and Power EV’s $DDAIF, $TSLA Company to make plug-in vehicles, batteries at US factory Investment in electric SUVs to create 600 jobs in Alabama Daimler AG (OTCMKT:DDAIF) plans to spend $1-B to start production of Mercedes-Benz EVs at its Alabama factory, setting the world’s largest luxury-car maker […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Turns 70 anni in Style at Maranello $RACE, $FCAU This is the Scuderia’s 70th anniversary, and Ferraris are out in force in Italy this weekend to celebrate. Friday, about 500 sports cars gathered in Milan for the motor to Modena, where founder Enzo Ferrari was born, and end with an exclusive party in […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Stock Trades Higher Than Analysts’ Targets $RACE Notably in Y 2016, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) outperformed all legacy carmakers and the broader US market (NYSEArca:SPY), with a 21.1% return. And again, in Y 2017 YTD we are seeing a terrific for the iconic Italian Super and HyperSupercar maker. As of 28 August Ferrari stock delivered […]
Mantra Samui Resort Launches New Spa Featuring Home-Grown Botanicals Opening special “A Mantra for Mantra” package combines treatments, meditation and yoga With a new natural spa and the launch of a wellness experience “A Mantra for Mantra,” the all-new Mantra Samui Resort is attracting spa-goers to its peaceful perch overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. […]
MBZ-Maybach Unveiled its Vision 6 Cabriolet Concept $DDAIF Last night at Pebble Beach in Carmel, California, Mercedes-Benz, a unit of Daimler AG (OTCMKT:DDAIF) unveiled the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Cabriolet. Like the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept that the company unveiled last year at Pebble Beach, the Maybach 6 Cabriolet is an EV (electric car), has a drive […]
Ferrari (NYSE: RACE) Buyers are Aggressive $RACE Renaissance Technologies cut its stake in Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) by 3.1% during Q-1 according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 387,922 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,377 shares during the frame. Renaissance Technologies owned about 0.21% of the company worth […]
Cars Do Not Get Faster or Sexier than Ferraris (NYSE:RACE) $RACE, $FCAU When the subject of great cars comes up in a conversation 1 thing is certain, car enthusiasts the world over agree that they (cars) do not get much faster or sexier than Ferraris. Founded 70 years ago, the iconic Italian brand is at […]
Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Valuation in the Stratosphere, “Where is the Beef” $TSLA, $TM, $DDAIF, $VLKAY, $F, $GM Shares of EV maker, Tesla, Ine, sold off Friday, after marking an all-time high and driving its market capitalization to $61.6-B, about $280-B more than BMW AG. Tesla now ranks as the 4th-most valuable automaker, behind Toyota Motor Corp […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Shares Gained 19% Over the Past Month or So $RACE A strong increase in Q-1 profits and a good month of F1 racing drove Ferrari’s stock higher in and the 1st 2 days in June. Shares of Supercar and HyperSupercar maker Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE) are rallying and racing higher, finishing Friday at 90.59. […]
Our Elegant First Lady, Melania Trump, Driving Sales of Luxury Goods US First Lady Melania Trump has reopened style, elegance and luxury world over at the weekend G7 Summit of wealthy nations in Italy. There the First Lady was dressed in the most exclusive haute couture that come from the highest level of 1-off hand […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Outperforming Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) $RACE, $TSLA, $F, $GM Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) has outperformed Tesla, the hyper growth company, since it went public in October 2015. Ferrari, celebrating it’s 70 anni this year, has returned 64% while Tesla has returned 46% during that time frame despite the fact Tesla’s revenue growth is expected to average 10X […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Trading at All-time Highs $RACE Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE) through with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, produces, sells luxury Supercars and HyperSupercars along with luxury collateral branded good under license and in partnership with top tier firms. The company sells racing cars, engines and parts, as well as after sales, repair, maintenance, and restoration services […]
Aston Martin Plans to “Go Public”, the Problem, ‘Britishness’ $RACE, $VLKAY Aston Martin is mulling a IPO to enter the public markets in search of capital, but the firm’s valuation and brand are no way near Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE). The British luxury carmaker and its Italian and Kuwaiti owners may consider floating shares in Y 2018. The […]
More than 153 years after first opening its doors, one of the oldest hotels east of the Suez, The Galle Face Hotel, will cut the ribbon on a new L’Occitane spa that pays tribute to the property’s glamorous association with Hollywood over the decades. Adorned in a romantic palette of soft textures, alpine and iced […]
Hotel News: Six Senses Coming to USA Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas creates places in which to reconnect, in settings of incredible natural beauty together with exceptional guest experiences. whilst being part of the local fabric and culture, Six Senses is very much in tune with the wider world. It offers crafted guest experiences to stimulate, […]
Christie Brinkley: Beverly Hills city of Wellth A Citywide Initiative Highlighting The Luxury Destination’s World-Class Health And Wellness Offerings. Kicking off with an expert panel discussion featuring Supermodel and Actress, Christie Brinkley, the city will offer a host of experiences at hotels, restaurants, and spas throughout the summer. Iconic Supermodel Christie Brinkley, a vegetarian since the […]
Hotel News: Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) in Oahu Offering mid-century modern design with island influences, this stylish hotel is a 6-minute walk from Waikiki Beach and 3 miles from Diamond Head hiking area. Airy, colorful rooms have balconies and tropical accents, and feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as sitting areas and minifridges. […]
Art News: “HOTEL ART FES” to Be Held at Park Hotel Tokyo Park Hotel Tokyo announced on May 9 that it will hold an art event titled “HOTEL ART FES” for 2 days, on August 5 and 6, 2017. It is designed to embody and have guests experience the hotel’s concept “Infinite time and space […]
Japan’s Luxury Train Takes Travel to New Levels of Opulence The Japanese have taken travel by train to a new level with the recently revealed luxury shiki-shima train suite. Designed by Ken Kiyoyuki Okuyama, the former head of design at Pinninfarina, and the designer behind Ferrari’s Enzo and P4/5, a rider may never want to disembark […]
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Beats, Profits Up Sharply, Stock Spikes $RACE Thursday, Ferrari (NYSE:RACE), the iconic Italian maker of Supersports and racing cars, reported a 60% increase in Q-1 net profit (22% operating profit margin) on strong sales of some of its highest-powered and highest-priced models. Ferrari’s revenue and profit both beat all analyst expectations, and shares […]
Travel Thailand: Vogue Lounge Bangkok Our Travel Thailand section contains some of best Places to dine and party in Bangkok, and the Vogue Lounge certainly qualifies. The world’s first VOGUE Lounge is a new destination for the highest quality food, classic cocktails and contemporary music. The VOGUE Lounge cuisine is presented in bite-sized servings created by […]
BudgetBusinessTravel.com to Launch in Bangkok BudgetBusinessTravel.com is a new membership-based online booking service that caters especially to the savvy independent business traveler. What sets this website apart from other online travel agents (OTAs), is that it not only has the most current rates and deals on hotels and flights but also provides excellent personal service […]
Travel News: The Best High Tea in Asia All the tea in China isn’t necessarily drunk in China. Nor is all the high tea consumed in England. This spring, hotels from Bangkok to Tokyo are reaching for new heights with new high tea specials that drink in great views, exalt chocolate, invoke gay Paree and […]
Travel Thailand: Bangkok Luxury Shopping Hits a New High with Central Embassy Central Embassy is Bangkok’s newest luxury mall located on the most exclusive intersection where the prestigious Wireless Road meets Ploenchit Road. Its grandeur is awe-inspiring, with contemporary architecture displaying influences of Thai art and culture whilst reflecting the cosmopolitan features of the country’s […]
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to Recall 53,000 Cars for Brake Failure $TSLA Thursday, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) said it will recall 53,000 of its Model S and Model X cars globally to fix a parking brake failures. Shares of the US luxury EV (electric car) maker dropped 1.3% to 301.50 in afternoon trading following its biggest recall ever. […]
Elon Musk Retrenching to Kill Industry Giants MBZ & BMW, Sure… $TSLA, $BMWYY, $DDAIF A bit over 1 year ago Elon Musk strode on to a stage to unveil his Tesla Model 3 ($35,000 ). The 5 seat EV accelerates as fast as the the best-selling luxury sport sedans in America the BMW 3 Series […]
The World’s #1 Luxury Purchase: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) $RACE A Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) car is a luxury purchase, they are expensive, exclusive, and there is a waiting lists to get a new one, and on the Special Edition cars Ferrari has conditions for purchase, it governs the demand. The iconic Italian super and hypersuper carmaker keeps its Prancing […]
Hermes (HRMS:PA) Record Profits Signal Recovery in Luxury Sector French luxury goods group Hermes (HRMS.PA) said it started this year on a solid ground after announcing record Y 2016 profits Wednesday, providing further evidence of a broader recovery in the luxury goods industry. Hermes, known for its $10,000 Birkin bags and $400 printed silk scarves, […]
A New World of Travel Luxury: The Anam Vietnam Set to celebrate its grand opening in April, The Anam overlooks 300 metres of absolute beachfront on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula, basking in sunshine at least 300 days of the year. The luxurious five-star resort, which will celebrate its grand opening in April this year, […]
China’s Economic Recovery Spurs Luxury Buying $COH, $SWGAY, $LVMHF China’s recent recovery in luxury spending may boost sales of department-store operators and high-end retailers in the country, according to global ratings agency Fitch. Reports from international brands such as Coach (NYSE:COH), Swatch (OTCMKT:SWGAY) and LVMH (OTCMKT:LVMHF) suggest luxury spending in China is beginning to pick […]