Wan says retailers are still feeling the effects of the disaster now and dismisses talk of the luxury sector being insulated from economic troubles. He says a “feel-good factor” is needed to prompt people to truly splash out, which is in turn needed in …

Today glass determines the look of most buildings, and its use on large yachts has been constantly on the rise over the decades. In 1960 the average proportion of glass within yacht silhouettes was around seven … This was first used in the 88-metre …

Organisers are promising a glitzy line up, with luxury boat manufacturers Sunseeker Yachts, Fairline and Sealine exhibiting, along with high end sailboats from Hanse and Delher. There will also be luxury cars from Rolls Royce, Bentley and McLaren and a …

Hainan Rendez-Vous is an annual exhibition of luxury yachts, private jets and sports cars held in Sanya on the southern island province of Hainan. The 2014 exhibition, held March 27-30, saw a continuation of the allegations that surfaced from last year …

An elephant pulls a teak log in a logging camp in Pinlebu township, Sagaing, northern Burma, in this picture taken March 6, 2014. Soe Zeya Tun—Reuters. Some 5,000 elephants are used in Burma's timber industry. When logging stops, they'll either be …

Accordingly, though Wanda's Mr. Wang earlier this year called yachts among the top three ultimate luxuries for the Chinese rich–alongside private planes and luxury hotels—China's wealthy have been slow to adopt the boating lifestyle. As the Italian …

They may have a luxury yacht, a football team as a plaything and the odd private island – but the average billionaire is just like you. The world's super rich – those worth an average of £1.79billion – shun Bond villain-style lairs in favour of the …

Ryan has extensive experience in luxury. Prior to joining Barry Estates he spent nearly a decade at Exclusive Resorts. During his tenure as Regional Director he finished as the top producer in company history (320+ closed Memberships) with multiple …

Empire Custom Homes is a luxury home builder, with projects in such communities as Elbow Park, Upper Mount Royal and Currie Barracks. Its Sifton 1 and Sifton 3 homes were finalists for Best New Home $1.5 million to $2,299,999, while its Trophy House …