Author name: Jack Bell

Technology Correspondent at The Executive Magazine

In-demand Banwa Private Island opens to guests

After a decade in the making, the highly-anticipated Banwa Private Island has officially opened in the Northern Palawan region of the Philippines. This exclusive resort, which costs $100,000 per night, is 15 acres in size, comprising of six beachfront villas overlooking the transparent ocean waters and white sands. Beginning with just a 50-minute private jet […]

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Aston Martin & RM Sotheby’s to join forces for Monterey Sale

British car manufacturer Aston Martin will partner with auction company RM Sotheby’s for the world-famous Monterey Car Week in August. In an announcement this week, preparations are under way for the world’s largest auction house for investment-quality automobiles in mid-August, with initial entries for sale being led by a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 offered for

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Four Seasons debuts in Greece with new Astir Palace Hotel Athens opening

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens opened this week, taking inspiration from the original Astir Palace Hotel in the Greek capital. The fully updated 300-room hotel is nestled amid 74 acres of seaside landscape on the shores of the Athenian River. Located on a peninsula just 30 minutes from the city centre and a half

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Alexander McQueen the latest brand to launch on Tmall Luxury Pavilion

Famed British fashion designer Alexander McQueen has become the latest in a growing list of luxury brands to launch a virtual store on Tmall Luxury Pavilion, Chinese retailer Alibaba Group’s platform for premium brands. Becoming the first online store in China that is directly run by the brand itself, rather than through a local partner,

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George Clooney, Sir Elton John lead calls for boycott of Brunei-owned luxury hotel chain after passing of anti-LGBT laws

Celebrities and global superstars including George Clooney and Sir Elton John have led calls to boycott nine luxury hotels with links to Brunei following the country’s announcement that gay sex and adultery will be punishable by death. Clooney called for a boycott last week against several hotels in France, Italy, the United States, and the

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Rolls-Royce Manchester named as Regional Dealer of the Year at Global Dealer Awards

Following a brilliant first 12 months at its new home in Wilmslow, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Manchester has been named as Regional Dealer of the Year at the prestigious Rolls-Royce Motor Car Global Dealer Awards. At an award ceremony in Shanghai this week, Rolls-Royce Manchester was given the award for the UK, Western & Southern Europe

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Hermès to launch makeup and skincare lines as profits increase

Hermès is set to launch a new skincare and cosmetics range next year as the luxury brand looks to break into the lucrative sector. As reported by Business of Fashion, the collections will be manufactured in France and Italy and will take an eco-friendly approach using plastic-free packaging. “It’s quite exciting: It’s a new activity,

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Highly-anticipated Six Senses Krabey Island opens in Cambodia

Guests are now able to visit the stunning 40-villa Six Senses Krabey Island in Cambodia following the opening of the resort this week. Blending into the lush canopy of trees and tropical landscape, this 12-hectare private resort features 40 free-standing pool villas, an extensive Six Senses Spa, a sunset bar, two unique restaurants, an oceanfront

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Aston Martin reveals details for new hypercar ‘Valkyrie’

High performance car manufacturer Aston Martin has unveiled the new performance statistics for its new hybrid powertrain Valkyrie. The Valkyrie boasts a maximum power output of 1,160bhp @ 10,500rpm, and a peak combined torque of 900Nm at 6,000 rpm – with the naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 alone delivering a massive 1,000 bhp @ 10,500rpm. With

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