A city with an image dented by protests, pandemic restrictions and a security crackdown hopes to broaden its appeal beyond budget-minded visitors from mainland China.
Tag: Luxury Goods and Services
Luxury Fashion Brands Are ‘Biting Their Nails’ Over EU Tariffs
As tariffs on the European Union take effect, luxury goods makers are “biting their nails” over their treasured “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” products.
The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong
Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family’s luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn’t gain access to his shares.
A Journey on South Africa’s Blue Train
On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.
Why Driving in Singapore Is Like ‘Wearing a Rolex’
The city-state, where it costs up to $84,000 just for the right to own a car, is one of the most expensive places to drive. That is by design.
In Europe and Japan, Luxury Sleeper Trains
From the Lake District in England to a lush island in Japan, here’s a way to travel — and sleep — in style.
France’s Ex-Intelligence Chief Convicted in Influence Peddling Trial Involving LVMH
Bernard Squarcini was found guilty of organizing a bizarre illegal surveillance operation on a gadfly journalist at the request of the luxury company, among other offenses.
How Harrods of London Is Dealing With a Sexual Abuse Scandal
The 175-year-old department store is trying to make amends for alleged abuse by its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, even while shoppers seem undeterred.
Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles
The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.
Diamond Found in Botswana Is World’s 2nd-Largest Ever at 2,492 Carats
The diamond was unearthed using new technology, and miners hope it will bring back luster to a struggling industry.